If you are following me on any media outlets, it may seem I am making fun of a very serious situation. The thing I am most upset about is the fear ppl have.  

Trust in God, you will be ok, even if you feel you're not, He will give you your daily bread. If there is one thing you can do it is to not add to the stress with extra fear.

I get it doesn't make sense. "How can we not fear in this situation?"  

You can fear. Fear is healthy. But you can not freak out that you're freaking out. If you can find a way to rest in reality, do it.  

The analogy of the tire: A well-filled tire is harder to pop.

I have gotten through a lot of shit, I know I don't look like it, but if you saw my face (nowadays, lol,) without botox, you will not see stress lines as much as you will see laugh lines.  

It's costly to laugh, you lose some friends and respect, but that's how I got through a LOT of shit. You need it too. Try it.

We protect ourselves by stocking up and isolating.  

Protect also your heart and your mind. A few tools you will need.  

    Music  
    Laughter  
    Sarcasm (sorry but it helps)  
    Prayer/Meditation  
    LOVE  
    Rest
    Forgiveness
    Guilt - get rid of it. Learn and move on. It will weigh you down and you will be less effective.

You have to give yourself a break and not feel guilty if you say/do something wrong.

You HAVE to give yourself a break, even if others don't. Those who don't give you a break are hard on themselves, so give them a break too. If they're out of line, giving THEM a break will help you teach yourself how to give YOU a break.  

Dump ff as much stress as you can, and two of the heaviest stressors are:  

1. Guilt. No matter how bad it is, give it up.  

2. Bitterness / unforgiveness.  In forgiving others, you learn to forgive yourself. In forgiving yourself, you learn to forgive others.

I bought myself a bouquet of flowers yesterday. It was extra money, but I thought, "I would buy these for a friend who needed them. Why wouldn't I buy them for myself?"  

Don't give up love, grace, mercy, and understanding for yourself in the frenzy to find toilet paper.

Give yourself permission to do these things, just as I am giving you permission.  

Would you listen to me?

Wouldn't you want me to listen to you?  

Here's your power, because you know what I'm saying is true. Now it's your turn  #LessStress #SelfHealing Xoxo  C

Well said!!

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God helps those who help themselves. I think your faith is wonderful.  Please everyone of faith in God realise that you still need to heed the advice of those  who are more knowledgeable and take the steps you need to get through this. Then give thanks that you were granted the smarts and abilities to take the right steps.