What to do with the unknown and the fear

I have lived with the unknown medically and financially for 4 1/2 years.
It is scary.
It is a real feeling.
How have I coped?
How can that transfer to this situation?

First, even though we feel out of control, we have to stay calm and be smart.
It is natural to feel out of control. It is natural to want to be in control.
Here are the facts: We can't be in control of everything.
When people feel like this they do one of a few things:
1. turn to their faith
2. turn to meditation and yoga
3. turn to exercise
4. turn to focusing on what they do have control of
5. Turn to their community

These are the things I suggest. Obviously don't gather with your community in large groups, but we are fortunate to live in a time where we can connect without being in the same physical space. I have met quite a few of you only once in person, but you are a part of my community.

The things we should not do:
1. turn to destructive habits like over-drinking
2. Panic- it's ok to be concerned, but instead of panicking, turn that energy into something positive
3. Engage in pointless arguments on social platforms- this is a time to come together not to cut each other down.


Be informed, be calm, help your neighbors, support your community, and above all show kindness and compassion.


Mark and I both fit the CDC guidelines with conditions that could cause us to be immunosuppressed. We are continuing to live our life, although a little differently(mostly because the things we would have been doing that puts us with larger groups of people have been canceled).

Above all, this is going to be a lesson for all of us, I don't know what it will be, but I hope it is something positive.  Also, please continue on a daily basis to #Findyourjoy