For Whoever Needs to Read This:
In times of uncertainty it is absolutely normal to have unexpected reactions. So, let me start by saying, whatever you are feeling is okay. If you are feeling scared or uncomfortable, that makes sense! There are lots of unknowns right now, and some of the certainties are, in fact, scary. If you are feeling more neutral or even positive, that’s GREAT, there are beautiful things happening every minute to add to those feelings. Give yourself permission to feel however you may be, and try to practice compassion for others to feel how they are feeling as well (there’s room for all of our feelings).
You are likely to have a daily schedule that looks different right now. Changes to our routine are hard, especially when we didn’t ask for, or chose them. Take a minute to vent about it if you need to, it makes sense you might. With life looking different right now, we also have an opportunity to use this time in ways our “typical” days do not allow. How could you spend this time? We might need to get creative; when days look different, we often need different things.
How have your relationships been? You may be feeling extra close to some people (maybe even smothered!), and with others completely disconnected. Perhaps this is the time to practice speaking up about what you need and from whom. With that, it also may be the opportunity to practice meeting your own needs because others aren’t as readily available. It can be really hard to feel distant from those we care about, and, it can also be really hard to re-engage with those loved ones after some time alone. Remember, just because you’re alone doesn’t mean you have to feel lonely, and, just because you don’t feel lonely doesn’t mean you don’t need others.
There’s a lot happening right now, some we can see and a lot of it we can’t. I just wanted to check and see how you’re doing? Taking good care of you may look different today then it did yesterday, so don’t forget to check in on yourself too. Just know that I’m thinking about you.
Sincerely,
Me
