***"The Coronavirus should be good for Steem..."***

Maybe that sounds like a trivializing statement — at least on the surface — but *realistically speaking* surfing the Internet is actually one of the few safe activities we have, during these times of voluntary quarantines and restricted travel.

That said, I find myself reaching *"maximum density"* (and feeling a sort of "weary exhaustion") on the media shitstorm surrounding it all. 

As a friend observed yesterday, the *real emergency and crisis* is being largely drowned out by the *political* spectacle of posturing through *finger pointing* and *blame assignment* and *Political Decisions Of Great Importance.*

I love this satirical video from **@thejuicemedia** *(yes, they actually have an account here but never got it going, sadly)*... it's really worth three minutes of your life — plus, the underlying message is important:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hks6Nq7g6P4

What's my point here? Well, instead of further freaking ourselves the fuck out as a result of the pervasive onslaught of fear-based reporting, let's make the most of the *reality* we are facing.

## *So you're stuck at home...* 

Rather than endlessly surf for *"bad news"* that only confirms that everyone is terrified and *"The World Is Going To End,"* how about using some of that home time to just write some of those blog posts you've *"been meaning to"* get done?

That's just *one* of the things I am doing with my time.

How about listing all those items you were *"meaning to get rid of"* on eBay, like you said you wanted to? With nothing to do, and so many sporting events canceled, you can be sure that *"surfing eBay"* is one of those things people *will* be doing... so might as well do something you *can* do.

Oh, so you meant to write a book? You were going to get back into doing more art projects? You were going to bring your old guitar out and start writing songs? You need to reorganize the garage?

So *DO* those things... rather than being glued to the TV, or surfing Internet news channels... while growing even more petrified that you're going to run out of bogroll...

![BogrollFortress.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/denmarkguy/oGlPdwqM-BogrollFortress.jpg)
***[Original Source](https://starecat.com/fortress-made-of-toilet-paper-coronavirus-drawing/)***

Up here in the northern hemisphere, spring is about to happen... so go work in your yard, like you always said you wanted to!

What's my point here?

## *We Have a Choice!*

We can either feed into the fear and *overreact* as part of a case of widespread panic... or we can *rationally* and *sensibly* respond to the situation and get on with our lives. 

Simply *adapting* and getting on with life under the current conditions will actually help *alleviate* our fears. It may not be *"life as usual,"* but when you're *engaged* in something other than being afraid, you'll end up feeling better!

As someone who has wrestled with anxiety disorders for much of my life, I can tell you it's no fun to get trapped in your fearful thoughts... and one of the *best* things you can do for yourself is *break state* and engage in your *hands-on surroundings.*

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*Spring is busting out!*

And, with that, I'm going to head off and start revising some of my old blogs... and get some of those odd bits and pieces from the closet and the attic out on eBay.

I invite you do do something similar... even if just for a few hours!

Thanks for reading!

***What are YOU doing with your life today? And I mean something OTHER than surfing the web for evidence that we're fucked! Comments, feedback and other interaction is invited and welcomed! Because — after all — SOCIAL content is about interacting, right? Leave a comment-- share your experiences-- be part of the conversation!***

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