Stream Thinking: First World Covid Problems

Listen to "Stream Thinking First World Covid Problems" on Spreaker. May 11, 2021 The daily writing exercise is called Stream Thinking. Being present in all things right now. No judgement, no perfectionisms, raw writing by way of documenting all things right now. I was recently introduced to a new term: First World Covid Problems. A great example is how we feel that being back to normal is about removing the walls designed to protect clients and guests from the potential of there being a Covid crisis. Oh I’ve got CFWP! My local CVS pharmacy. Why do they feel it’s in our best interest that they steer clear of opening until 10am? I don’t go into the store. I get my meds from the pickup window. I have a first world Covid problem because of how my essential job has marched forward with back to normal hours 6am til 11pm. I don’t get it. We’re still being forced to walk in a pair of shoes that don’t fit. First World Covid Problems. You know what I’ve seen increase. The sale of lottery tickets. Never once has someone been upset about not winning. I get the usual shrugging of the shoulders with “Oh well. I guess not today.” I gambled this morning on CVS being open by 9. But I didn’t get upset. Nope. I’ve learned a lot from my lottery ticket friends. Especially those whose homes are on the street. Raise your hand if you think the money they collect on street is going into alcohol and drugs. Lottery tickets! A 50 cent investment has earned many $20 to $50. The scratch offs are paying out hundreds of dollars. While I’m complaining about CVS opening at 10, my friends from the street are cashing in. And when it doesn’t happen. It rolls right off their shoulders.