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Fear Not

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Hello all.


Take a deep breath.

Right now.


In.... out....

Another one.

In... Out...

One last time

In.... out....


Okay. Here we go. I know as you read this, you are probably anxious and stirred up. Honor that. I feel it too, and I have to battle my own bouts of overwhelm, constantly refreshing my news feed and trying to keep up with the new information about the coronavirus. But we should not wallow in our fear.


Take another deep Breath.

in... out...


do not go and panic buy. Get what you need, but leave it at that. other people also need toilet paper and sanitary items... you don't need 14 bottles. you really don't.


stay home if your sick, but don't close off from relationships. be a calming presence to those around you, and remember that you are not alone.


have a plan, talk to your family and friends, but don't panic.


take another breath.

In... out...


A helpful prayer for me at this time is the serenity prayer:


"God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference."


Even if you struggle with religion or do not believe in a specific God, sit with yourself and trust that we will get through this. we can take steps to help reduce risk and encourage calm, but we cannot control the entire world. focus on the little things you can do. It will be okay.


Read a book, write, turn off your phone or computer for a little while, step outside and breathe a little fresh air (if anything, just open a window), sit and pray or meditate, catch up on a show you haven't watched in a while, cook something you enjoy. reassess what you value, and honor quality time with your self.


It is a heightened time right now, and all of our lives are going to be changed and slightly uncomfortable for a while, but we don't have to add fear and panic on top of it. We get to choose how we respond to the chaos of the world. Let us choose calm, wisdom, and love in response to the fear and chaos of the world. Let us be a light in the world, helping promote health and wholeness to all those who we come in contact with (both physically and virtually). everything will be okay.


Take one last deep breath.

In....

out....


"God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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