We are still here and there are still those that are working because the front lines don’t shut down. What is not normal are the off-duty worries and fears pressing in on us. While we are coping with a shifting response to our day-to-day jobs, there is a stress that presses in on us, as we are exposed to other’s fears. It is important to recognize this, acknowledge these fears, and not let these fears become a reality in our own lives. Diseases and Viruses cross racial, political, and economic divides and remembering that we are all in this, together is critical to weathering this storm.
Remember to take the necessary precautions for you and your family, reach out and connect to your extended family and friends on the phone or text, or in out-of-the box ways. Laugh often and tackle the day in front of you. Yesterday is a lesson learned and tomorrow will sustain itself because we will never catch-up to it. There is no cookie cutter approach to the situation we find ourselves in and finding community-based solutions is how we move forward.
Pray for those struggling through this, those on the front lines, our medical professionals, First Responders, those delivering mail, freight and good, the customer service industry, and Law Enforcement community, as they work to see us through this time. Remember the bravery of the military, who never complain, or question why they are thrust on the front-lines of any emergency and try to honor that sacrifice with your own act of bravery and selflessness. We must not surrender to the darkness that exists within fear, instead work forward towards the light of hope, taking a moment to thank those on the front-lines.
Fear is the enemy and we must all press it down, support our communities in small ways, which in turn will create a wave of stability for those that are struggling to survive. Our tribe is the family that we choose to embrace, our community we choose to support and the life blood of lives. As we shelter in place, socially distance, and find a new normal, choose to find your center, take care of yourself, so you are healthy to take care others. In the globalized digital social media and information, make informed decisions, care for each other, and remember that social distancing does not mean social isolation. Build a virtual communal tribe and find ways to communicate and bond. Keep a journal, write a book, take the time to get in shape, launch a blog, YouTube Channel, decorate your windows with messages of hope, paint rocks and leave them on your hikes and socially distanced walks, make memes for your friends, take a virtual class for free, do what you are able for your community and we will all get through this, as we are stronger together, even if it it at a distance.
Finally, live, laugh, love and find creative ways to get through the uncertain time. The nation’s industrial leaders and small businesses are responding in creative and meaningful ways, unhampered by the government. They are working at the community and national level to contribute to the well-being all within the United States. “Self-discipline,” courage, resolve, fortitude and a new appreciation for the variety of Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple, YouTube, and Disney content is what is needed at this time (Queen Elizabeth). Lastly, remember this too, shall pass, allow this experience to wash over you, move your spirit toward strength, fortify each other, and be safe out there (or in there). Thank you all who what read this message. It was inspired by small exchanges with coworkers, friends, and family, you are my Rock!
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