Richard Young photographed by Samantha Young
I hope these photos will help send a message to the Albany community, showing them that, although it is a very tough time for everyone right now, it's really about how you choose to spend all of the time you have on your hands. Some may sit and wallow about how they want to go back to normal life, and some will get on their feet and make a change for themselves for the better. Whether it's picking up reading or an instrument, going on daily walks or runs, or something as simple as meditating every morning, picking up a new habit will change your life one way or another. I understand that it's tough to ignore what's at stake, and I don't think people should ignore the dangers and risks of the pandemic, but having a positive mindset about making it out on the other side is equally important.