Historic Times

We are living in historic times. Regardless of where we are in terms of opinion, our experiences will be forever ingrained. When someone asks, "What did you do when...?" chances are we will all remember.

For me, the pandemic brought a great deal of positives. I gave more and helped more than ever before and the same can be said for many around the world. I acted with specific intention in everything I engaged in. Like so many, I was surrounded by turmoil. We had to decide just who we were going to be in all of this.

Having free time on my hands, I couldn't help but to reflect on my past as a young single parent who relied on bartending as an income. What would I have done if the pandemic had happened then?  I can’t imagine how would I have supported myself and my family. Perhaps that is the reason for my decision to give and help others as much as possible.

There were times of struggle during the lockdown when I would focus on choosing what I couldn't do or what I could. I decided on the latter. I won’t pretend that I didn’t have negative thoughts, but when I did, I changed them. I knew people who left us because of COVID and I send my love and compassion to the families that stayed behind.

One of the COVID byproducts was that we had to evaluate our life habits, relationships, where we were, and where we are going. Both of my adult children, who have families and children of their own, are currently unemployed and facing significant life shifts. I can feel that they will not only find their way, but be in an even better place.

To those that are struggling and afraid, remember that "The universe always supports us." I don't say that in a cavalier way: I genuinely mean it. We can choose to look at life with fear and despair and become stuck in that experience or we can find the power and gifts that exist in everything for each of us.

I believe that our lives are full of opportunities to master and grow and the measure of who we are lies in what we do with each moment. Everything will be all right. I send to you all of my love, and I am here for you.