How are you? Don’t just answer with your programmed response. Take a second and really think about it . . . how are you? Personally, I know my life has been disrupted. Many of us are going through uncertain times right now with no clear end in sight.
While the world is in the midst of this unprecedented chaos, I have been thinking quite a bit about humanity, compassion, support and understanding. These things tend to slip our minds when we're trying to manage through difficult times with the feeling of uncertainty looming over us.
I had a very intense but amazing conversation with somebody that I'm incredibly close to who is going through a hard time. Because of that conversation, I realized that our talk was probably something that others are thinking about right now as well. Please note, this is not scripted, and straight from the heart.
Part of what is going on is how we take in information today. Information is coming at us like a fire hose. There are several 24-hour news channels, we have radio news, online newspapers, podcasts, videos, and the infamous social media. Currently, I'm taking in all this information. I catch myself being overwhelmed and I lose compassion and understanding. People say that the media is responsible for all this, but we are. We need to take ownership. Personally, I'm going to try to commit to myself that I am going to take advantage of this family time and make memories I wouldn’t otherwise have had. Are you with me?
Also, while we are maneuvering through these trying times, it's essential for us not to sit by idly and not help our family and friends around us. I try to practice certain habits such as checking in on my friends and family every so often. A response of “fine”, when I ask them how they are doing, leads me to ask a few more questions. I ask questions like, "What's going on?", "Are you sure?", which sometimes leads to a deeper conversation. That conversation alone is allowing that person to talk a little more. When I have a conversation with a person who is going through a tough time, and I believe our talk made a positive difference, my heart is full. And this did not cost a dime . . . just a few minutes of my time.
Not only is it important for us to help our friends and family where we can, but we need to ask for help when we personally need it. Many humans are afraid to ask for help for a number of different reasons. It may be they are attempting to be strong and manage because they have the fear of being judged. Also, individuals may not want to lay their burden on others. Because of this, they close themselves out and build up stress and anxiety.
A lot is going on in this world right now. So more than ever . . . we need a little humanity and compassion. Be humble, ask for help, share a kind word with others, and of course . . . be a better person than you were yesterday.
While the world is in the midst of this unprecedented chaos, I have been thinking quite a bit about humanity, compassion, support and understanding. These things tend to slip our minds when we're trying to manage through difficult times with the feeling of uncertainty looming over us.
I had a very intense but amazing conversation with somebody that I'm incredibly close to who is going through a hard time. Because of that conversation, I realized that our talk was probably something that others are thinking about right now as well. Please note, this is not scripted, and straight from the heart.
Part of what is going on is how we take in information today. Information is coming at us like a fire hose. There are several 24-hour news channels, we have radio news, online newspapers, podcasts, videos, and the infamous social media. Currently, I'm taking in all this information. I catch myself being overwhelmed and I lose compassion and understanding. People say that the media is responsible for all this, but we are. We need to take ownership. Personally, I'm going to try to commit to myself that I am going to take advantage of this family time and make memories I wouldn’t otherwise have had. Are you with me?
Also, while we are maneuvering through these trying times, it's essential for us not to sit by idly and not help our family and friends around us. I try to practice certain habits such as checking in on my friends and family every so often. A response of “fine”, when I ask them how they are doing, leads me to ask a few more questions. I ask questions like, "What's going on?", "Are you sure?", which sometimes leads to a deeper conversation. That conversation alone is allowing that person to talk a little more. When I have a conversation with a person who is going through a tough time, and I believe our talk made a positive difference, my heart is full. And this did not cost a dime . . . just a few minutes of my time.
Not only is it important for us to help our friends and family where we can, but we need to ask for help when we personally need it. Many humans are afraid to ask for help for a number of different reasons. It may be they are attempting to be strong and manage because they have the fear of being judged. Also, individuals may not want to lay their burden on others. Because of this, they close themselves out and build up stress and anxiety.
A lot is going on in this world right now. So more than ever . . . we need a little humanity and compassion. Be humble, ask for help, share a kind word with others, and of course . . . be a better person than you were yesterday.
