Being confined related to the pandemic situation has proved to be a blessing in disguise: not being constantly ‘on the go’, and pushing my stamina to its limits has given me the mental energy to work on computer/phone projects that help me as well as others. A lot of my friends were feeling tension; I had contact with several clinicians who belong to my private bridge club; I asked them for names of their colleagues who might be available to take new clients for video or tele-therapy. I spoke to each of them; and was able to make a valuable list that included two therapists who take Medicare, and several who are good with a sliding scale on rates. For my friends, just knowing that pre-vetted help was available was comforting in itself. I was asked to re-join a book club that is now meeting via Zoom: wow, that took the pressure off driving far away, and having to struggle for a parking spot in the only place available for parking at all. I’m looking forward to that! Being in frequent phone contact with my daughters and grandchildren helps keep the blues away; all in all, this too will pass, and I am surprisingly accepting of necessary changes to stay healthy.
Blessing in Disguise by Carol Vorchheimer
May 1, 2020 by ElderChicks
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What a great mindset to have! I’ve talked to a lot of my friends and family who try to take that outlook as well. Definitely will make things less dark and dreary when we focus on what we can benefit from in this.
Carol, it’s inspiring to learn how you are using this time to keep your mind so active in ways that benefit people you know. I know that you have long worked pro-bono for many people who value your advice. Here in Philadelphia, you have a stellar reputation in financial affairs rooted in your work at the University of Pennsylvania. You are kindly allowing us to print your email address here; carol.vorch@verizon.net for readers who may wish to send you questions during this time of unease, which certainly extends to concern for our financial security. Thanks so much!