Change is constant. It is one of the few things we can count on in life.
Change is not always pleasant though. Thankfully, we always get to choose our reactions and choices in the face of altered situations.
COVID-19 will not last forever, but it will forever alter our perception of ‘normal.’
It has presented us with, perhaps, the great challenge of our collective lifetime’s. How do we stay connected when we are forced apart? How do develop best practices in an ever changing scenario? How do we disseminate factual information without causing fear or panic? How do we show love?There are many other challenges to come. I do not expect people to freeze in place and allow the virus to run its course, nationally. This will be longer than two weeks. The government, federally and locally, are being hit hard with many realities and are being pulled many directions. It is a duty set upon each of us to do our best, demonstrate great self-control, and indomitable spirit.
We will suffer, we will experience fear, we will experience anger, we will have personal and financial loss, and if we persevere, we will come through this.
Honor yourself, your family, and your community. Take actions before they are required of you, source the best, most reliable information you can from scientists, and show love and empathy at every opportunity. We will make it through to the other side.
If you cannot get these, please reach out. We WILL help you however we can.
*Get gloves & masks
*Get bleach & isopropyl alcohol
*Start good habits now - handwashing longer than necessary, wiping down high-use surfaces, buy groceries a few days in advanced and let them sit, and just act with higher awareness.
Hold love and hope in your hearts.
Love to you all,
Master Staup