We create the environment we live in. And we can create whatever we choose. If we choose fear, panic and doubt will soon follow, with an unhealthy dose of chaos! People pass along their fear, and it is more contagious than the disease itself. And once you have created widespread panic, it's hard to get past it. And it blankets entire cities and counties...soon states, and then the whole country has jumped on the panic train.
The flip side is remaining calm. Creating peace. Reassuring others. Choosing to be brave as the storm hits, and digging in to get the work done! Keeping the balance in these times is tough. We all know the other way is easier, and then we can blame the disease, or the government, or whomever we choose.
We forget to find the light in the darkness. The silver lining. The joy. Tonight, I drove to the lake to witness families fishing, people playing ball with their children, or just sitting and enjoying the weather and the amazing view. And you know what? Not ONE PERSON was on a phone or device! It was a beautiful sight to see. And maybe this is the lesson we are meant to learn during all of this. Stop and enjoy the simpler side of life. Love on your family, carry a conversation face to face(from an acceptable distance), eat meals at the table....whatever you take away from this, let's make sure it's a positive thing.
Bravery is when you face the unknown, ignoring the fear and facing it head on anyway.
