I
am sure that some of you are very worried either about your own health or the
well-being of your loved ones and friends. The media are bombarding us with
updates on the coronavirus pandemic hourly. It can cause feelings of panic and
anxiety, which feeds into the collective fear.
My
recommendations are to remain as calm and mindful as possible, to continue to
be smart about accepting invitations, shaking hands, hugging etc. However,
feeding into the fear only weakens our immune system.
What
can you do: Turn up the self-love and self-empathy volume. Have compassion for
yourself and others in these times of collective struggle and uncertainty.
Throughout the centuries people have endured very, very difficult times and
persevered! This, too, shall pass.