What Matters Most

Lean in and Let go
“Just a friendly reminder, there is no right way to feel right now” - Cleo Wade
Life is full of unexpected experiences. The covid-19 virus has encouraged many of us to s l o w down, take a look inward and spend more time and energy with ourselves and those who are closest to us. This can be a very strange and surreal experience, and in the midst of the chaos, utter fear, uncertainty and confusion of it all, there is also beauty in it as well. Of doing less, simplifying, taking things one day and even one moment at a time. People become more mindful, appreciate the little things and enjoy things they once (many just days ago) took for granted. When the future is unknown, we are forced to take a good hard look at what really matters, in our core and in our hearts. Whether you are a healthcare worker, have an essential job that requires you to be out on the front lines (thank you thank you thank you for all that you do!) or are now working from home and juggling family/career, have a career that is on hold or in jeopardy, are feeling lonely/stuck/frustrated by being quarantined or whatever your personal experience may be, this is H.A.R.D. So, I invite you to be gentle with yourself... Humans have responded to the stress of the pandemic in different ways. Some freeze in their fear, some attempt to go on as normal, while others act out with those who may disagree with their views, and still others go on a mission to speak their truth or start a program to take action and help those in need. One way to take the pressure off yourself is to consider the difference between what is within and without of your control. Let go of things you cannot control, and focus on what you CAN....
