Uncertainty

Uncertainty, yes I am going to blog this week about what is happening around the world, and top of everyone's mind.

Right now there is a lot of uncertainty, fear, and panic going on everywhere in the world. I do not want to talk about that, rather the good that is also happening.

I have gotten email notifications from I think every single entity that I receive email notifications from, of extra precautionary procedures being taken amid the Covid-19 outbreak. This is heartwarming to know that these extra precautions are there to help me, and all others to help keep us all safe.
Some stores are even offering further discounts, waived fees, or extended hours for their in store online ordering, and pick up, or delivery. This is all for our well being.

I have customers cancelling or rebooking appointments ahead of time if they are not feeling well, or just being proactive, and careful. I even had a customer offer an elbow bump instead of a hand shake.

My favorite story of the week - we have a Facebook community site for all of our neighbors to share information. The other day, one of the neighbors put a post out that she was heading to the grocery store, and wanted to know if anyone needed anything, if they were stuck at home, and couldn't get out. The response to this simple post was overwhelming with an outpouring of gratitude and thanks. 
This is the person that we need to be, amid this uncertain time.

Change is hard for people, and causes all sorts of reaction. That is what this is, change for the way everything normally runs. This change will be in effect for a while yet, I believe, and will cause further change to come.

I think it is important as to how we all react to this change, and who we become because of it.

Be safe, be proactive, instead of reactive, and most importantly, be aware, and informed. There is a  multitude of information available if you are concerned, or symptomatic, and what to do about it.

Let's all be there for our family, friends, neighbors and communities as a positive force. One act of kindness turns into two, and three, and so on. Your kind word, action, or empathy can go a very long way everyday, but most especially in the uncertain world we are living in today.

Be safe, and healthy everyone. See you on the mats!
Pushing on, and pushing up