The pandemic has put us through the commuter wringer. What!?
That Ramen Girl laughed at herself. “Bring it on,” she said! “Reduced hours? Okay. Let us see.”
Picture her manager texting her, offering her hours to help at a store over five miles away. She had no car, and it was during a pandemic, but she was willing to help. “No car? No big deal. Yes, let’s do it. It is still rideshare,” she thought to herself. But wait! How do we know we are safe? How are companies rolling out safety measures for those who work for them? (Note - she says “people”) This is great so long as people understand the impact of why wearing a mask is so significant.
Back when her bikes were still up in Oakland, and yes, she hadn’t even seen the store before. She didn’t overthink it. She took a Lyft. Admittedly, she was a little nervous about taking rideshare during this time. The number one reason and top priority is to protect her family. It is her rule to keep herself safe to keep her family safe. It is for this reason she kept that mind of hers cared for. “I set a clear intention,” she remarked. “I see a vision of my family being happy and healthy, smiling and active, enjoying the things they love and enjoying their freedom, health, and body.”
A Ramen girl just showed up. When she arrived, she scanned the store, introduced herself to the baristas, and waved to the manager, saying, “I am here to help.” That was back in May 2020.
Fast forward to the present, August 2021.
PSA — Mental health is a priori as well as physical health. When doubt and resistance arise in the mind, pause and investigate with a softer heart. Listen to a chant or that song because this pandemic is still going strong. COVID-19 Delta is a more contagious pathogen. Mask up. Get vaccinated. When in doubt, ask yourself whether it is an imagination.
How am I going to show up today? Thanks for your consideration. 24 August 2021, ay