HOPE WILL CARRY US THROUGH

I rarely watch the news, and when I do I generally do it in small doses because even ten to fifteen minutes of the nightly news is utterly depressing. However, I have been obsessively watching the news all night. Not so much out of fear, but out of curiosity and a desire for knowledge regarding what is going on. Pandemic is a terrifying word.

On a good day, before all this chaos, I deal with anxiety. Anxiety about quite A LOT of things. Yet, lately, I feel this odd sense of calm. I can't explain it. I have no idea why. What is happening in the world is utterly terrifying and completely surreal. Feels very much like watching a movie (which is how my brain relates to a lot of circumstances). It almost doesn't feel real until I turn on the news or scroll my FB newsfeed. The "social distancing" and "quarantine" part aren't spinning me out the way they are affecting others. I am a natural introvert and a writer, a lone wolf. I am used to spending A LOT of time by myself. The terrifying part is watching so many die, so many not take it seriously, fear for myself and my loved ones, and seeing our world collapse. My heart breaks for all the lives lost. 

There is one side of me that sees our world as being completely in trouble. The other side of me believes in always holding on to hope. The side that holds on to hope tends to be stronger.

Hope will carry us through.

I STILL BELIEVE in BIG DREAMS. I will never dream small, no matter what is happening. I am currently working on a novel (started before the current chaos and plan to finish during the quarantine), screenplays, blogs, etc.

I am a Writer. I will write my way through any emotions I am feeling during all of this.

Even though things look dismal now, I will keep moving forward toward my dreams. This is a time to focus on gratitude instead of the inconveniences. Everyone is suffering in some way (some more than others), but if we only focus on the negative we will spin out of control. Look for moments of joy in your day. Small moments.

This is a time to recalibrate our thinking and what we deem as important in life. It is a time to examine what truly matters. It will take time, but we will come through this, and our world will heal.

If we each do our part during this tumultuous time and follow the rules we are being asked to follow, we CAN get through this.

Together. 🦄💖