During these stressful times of rampant corona virus fear, I want to bring some peace to the minds of those suffering. We may not be sick with symptoms, but this sickness seems to be affecting our minds and attitudes. I would say fear spreads faster than any germ or virus. It is hard to get through the day without every conversation being centred around social distancing, closed businesses, loss of income, empty shelves in grocery stores, etc.

I propose having our focus on something else, something bigger. This is not to say we shouldn’t be aware of what is recommended for our overall health and safety, but I would like to encourage us to think and talk about something bigger. What is this something bigger?

We need to focus our attention on the good and positive, instead of feeding the fear of the negative. Easier said than done, right? Let’s take some steps to uplift those around us and change our mindset during this crazy time.

A suggestion would be to wake up every morning and say out loud what you are grateful for. The kids being out of school can be an opportunity to spend more quality time together. Work closing can be a mini stay-cation with time to start that book you were wanting to, or tackle a project you have been putting off. Sparse shelves in the grocery store can give you the opportunity to use some of the older cans of non-perishables in your pantry or dig deep into the caverns of your freezer.

Mindset is the key…focus your attention on the good, or on helping others and you will take yourself out of fear and into love and gratitude.

Stay healthy,

Andrea