Who's in Charge of What

In tender times like these, it is easy to become overwhelmed with news, looking around at your four walls all the time, a desire to be productive, a wish to get back to pre C19 times and not have to make dinner every single night.  The list goes on, and so does the unease that comes with it.  Living with uncertainty for prolonged periods of time is stressful and damaging to your health. 

How can we stop this?  Recognizing that there are some things in your control--and some things out of your control--and there are some things you have influence over.  You are not in control of whether you get C19 or not, but you do influence whether it happens.  You are not in control of when this lockdown is over, but you do influence how you handle it.  You are not in control over people who do not wear masks or maintain six feet distance in public, but you are in control of whether you do. 

You are also in control of what you choose to think which determines how you feel and then what you do.  Whew--something good in all of this.

It's time to be kinder, more patient and more understanding.  Our human desire to be in charge is now butting up against the great invisible germ that has brought the world to a standstill.  It's a humbling message.  No one could ever have imagined our lives would come to this for the time being, yet here we are. 

Since giving up is not an option, it is our responsibility to keep going in the face of doubt, frustration and wonder.  When we return to what we can control and what we are in charge of, we feel better about our day and ourselves.  That is always good for your health.