Dear bloggers, it’s been about one week since New York City has been slowly shutting down due to the Corona-virus. No matter what state you live in, today, I want to encourage you to remember this too shall pass. I invite you to think about the word WIN, What’s Important Now. Right where you are, think about what’s important now. Since this lock down has been set in place, people have been in a hurry to get back to “ normal” . I hear people talk about feelings of fear, panic, chaos, depression, anger and confusion considering the circumstances these are all legitimate emotions.
Question, how are you fueling these emotions? Are you a news hoarder? It’s okay to check in for an update, but it is your Television, Cell phone, I pad, and Radio on 24 hours, so that your mind is being bombarded with News. Yes, the fear about money, bills, rent, mortgage, car payments and so on are real. How is worry and panic going to solve your troubles? Try to avoid adding more stress and tension in your home during this period of being shut in.
I suggest you try to focus on What’s Important Now.
Focus on remaining as calm as you can. It’s important to maintain structure, make plans for how you’re going to spend the days, weeks maybe months. It’s okay to go out as a family for walks, exercise is important to maintain strength, eat well, avoid loading up on junk foods. Keep a regular sleep schedule. Use this time for self reflection individually and as a family. Maybe now is the time to create a new future for your family, or are you willing to go back to life as you call “ normal” . This crisis will change us as people and as a nation. Are you going to come out of this crisis with a greater appreciation for family, God, your house of worship, place of employment, health, and home. Or better awareness about What’s Important Now? Will your bond with the people who matter most be stronger?
I am thankful that I have a roommate and I am not alone. I am thankful to be able to work from home, and earn a paycheck. I am thankful for my live Facebook chats to share words of empowerment. I am grateful I can talk to a community of bloggers. I have my life, my health, my family and friends are protected. This is What’s Important Now.
My thoughts and prayers, are with the world.
I’ve found it’s much easier to stay calm if you turn the news off and stop reading news websites. There is too much fear being sewn.
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Good timely post. Stay well. Allan
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Thank you so much for this rousing and positive message. I love that acronym – W.I.N (what’s important now?)
A win/win message in my book!
God bless you and your loved ones and shelter you in his protective embrace. 😃
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Thank you for stopping by dragthepen💖
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Very good advice. This isn’t a situation to take lightly, but neither is it one that will be helped by panicking. Awareness, compassion, and determination are the tools we need to draw on right now.
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Good advice. Best wishes.
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Such a nice write up. helped me mentally. Thank you for that. Please have a look at my blog as well.
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Hi. Thank you for stopping by dragthepen. I will check out your blog
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Thank you 🙂
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I agree with you. I have stop obsessing with the news and look at the positive side of the situation. Spending time with my family is the best thing to do right now.
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Its unfortunate that some people don’t enjoy being home with family.
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That’s really sad not to enjoy spending time with family.
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Yes, especially during this crisis.
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Right time right post !! 😊
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Thank you🌹
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I’ve been limiting my intake of the news from before this, now I’m doing it even more. I know I need to be aware of what is happening but too much of the news is toxic.
I nominated you for a Sunshine Blog Award, if blog awards are not your thing that’s cool.
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Hi. Wow. First. Thank you for the nomination. Second, yes, I know that we should at least be aware of what going on, but not to the effects of causing panic and fear. We should be concerned but not. Be overwhelmed with the doom and gloomy ..
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I wholeheartedly agree. 🙏🏾
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