We are living in a new world disorder. And with the aura of confusion and conflicting information floating in the air – comes the possibility of being infected with fear, anxiety, paranoia and despair.
While fear is programmed into our DNA to keep us safe from predators, it is not the most helpful emotion when trying to maintain a healthy, balanced perspective of one’s life.
How do we stay calm? How do we protect our psychological well-being in the midst of turmoil and chaos?
I believe the answer is “perspective.” While the news constantly updates us on the number of reported Covid-19 victims along with the daily count of deaths – they are not airing the rest of the story. How many people who have already gotten the virus have fully recovered? The answer is around 97%. So, most of us who contract the virus will indeed survive.
Focusing on this statistical fact alone should help us with our mindset.
Just as we are protecting others and ourselves by sheltering in place; we must be proactive to insulate our emotions from destructive forces. This might mean turning off the news and only getting an update every now and then.
Even though we must practice social distancing – we don’t have to disconnect from our friends and family. Forego texting for a while and utilize skype, zoom or facetime to truly converse and interact with those you love – especially those who make you laugh!
Embrace peace and calm in nature frequently throughout the day. Step outside and get away from your email or other work-at-home demands which strain your sense of tranquility. Watch the carefree simplicity of the birds, the squirrels and of course, your furry friends who live with you and the whimsical play of little children.
Start your day with gratitude for the things you do have. Make those small blessings your focus while expressing love and offering help to those serving us on the frontlines. Having a peaceful life has always been about having proper perspective. The worldwide pandemic has just given us a repurposed viewfinder.
Stay well. Practice calm. Learn to thrive in whatever space you’re in. And for perspective – remember “this too shall pass.”
This article was written by a guest blogger. The opinions expressed here are those of the writer and do not reflect the opinions of Bob Lacey, Sheri Lynch or the Bob & Sheri show.
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Hello and welcome to The Zen Den. My name is Alison and while I am passionate about many things, my most inspiring driving force is human connection. Blogger, content writer, orthopedic exercise specialist, motivational speaker, international yoga pro, published songwriter, avid poker player, mom and wife are just a few of my titles. But when I do my job at NASA, I am known simply as “The Fairy Zenmother” a role I deeply love because people invite me into their space to help them find their center, relax and stretch their muscles and destress their mind. Here in the blogosphere version of The Zen Den, I invite you into my world where I will explore ideas for creating a better tomorrow and a kinder today. And hopefully, with insight, authenticity and humor; my words, observations and experiences will help you feel calm, centered, intellectually challenged and spiritually enlightened. Alternatively, if you have something you would like to see covered in The Zen Den, just let me know. Your feedback is welcome and valuable to the success of this blog. Finally, my heart is filled with gratitude to have this opportunity to share with all of you.
This is great! Helped fight off a panic attack today.