03/20/2020
Anna G No Charge Consultation:
The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you make good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope. Barack Obama
Many of you are aware that I have a psychology degree from Europe and my primary source of income in Canada is as a life coach. To my wonderful Miss Bachata family, and anybody out there who needs support, I am offering to talk with you at no charge. Reach out to me by email me or text me, and I will help you if I can.
I was slow to recognize how much momentum COVID-19 had in Canada and I appreciate the calls and texts educating me to the already difficult situation at our hospitals with limited testing, potential bed and respirator shortages. We have recently passed the point where we were able to track the source of infection and are now dealing with community transmission so things will get worse before they get better.
I know we are all doing our bit to flatten the curve through self-isolation and hygiene, but the challenges we face go well beyond that. The world, as we know it, may have changed forever. With great uncertainty upon us, it is natural to feel anxious. Under normal circumstances, when we feel this way, we could surround ourselves with family and friends, giving and receiving hugs and reassuring words. For many people in isolation, this simply isn’t possible.
Within us, all lies a strong spirit of resilience. In the past, I am sure you have discovered that the most difficult, challenging times are when you have had to dig deep and discover your true strength and personal power. The settlers who built this country worked together to co-operatively build shelter and share food. The world wars saw an enormous personal sacrifice to defend freedom. Time and again, you see the human spirit emerge while facing adversity. The temptation we face is to mask the fear with noise or stimulants, but this is a great opportunity to know and appreciate ourselves.
Everywhere, you get advice about what to do now but it is all about flattening the curve and slowing the spread. Let me give you mine. Everyone is feeling seriously stressed about the future, so now is the time most needed to be loving and kind. Contact the people you care for, preferably visually through Skype, Facetime or the myriad of social mediums, to minimize their isolation and yours. If you are fortunate to have family around you, it could be an amazing time to deepen those relationships. Many seniors are feeling vulnerable for good reason, so help if you can. Finally, don’t hoard food. There is enough of everything for everybody if we stay calm.
Let’s get through this challenge with love and care.
Anna
E-mail: [email protected]
Text: 416-938-4171
