With coronavirus still spreading like wildfire across the globe, social distancing and self-quarantine have become more important than ever.
As a result, many events are being canceled due to health concerns, including concerts and college semesters, and many major events, such as graduation, are left up in the air.
We are currently living in a gray area. Things are uncertain right now, and all we know for sure is that this has developed into a situation much more serious than I think most of us were expecting. If you didn't take it seriously in the beginning, you should start doing so right now.
In the United States, there are over 16,000 infected coronavirus patients, and that number is still on the rise, and this is causing a great deal of anxiety for many.
Things that we have been looking forward to for months, maybe even years, have been taken away from us at the hands of a global pandemic. Things that bring us joy, and diminish stress.
Having something to look forward to can be a huge motivator, especially in times of need, and now, with those events put on hold, it can be even more difficult to find something to get you through the day.
Something we can all find comfort in right now is knowing that we are all in this together. You are not the only one who has had something ruined by this situation, and you are not the only one experiencing anxiety, sadness, and defeat as a result.
A lot of things are entirely out of our control during this time, but that doesn't mean everything is. There are so many simple things that remain in our individual power- such as your diet, your daily schedule, who you interact with and for how long, and much more. Sure, these might need to be executed a little differently because of the current limitations on our social lives, but that doesn't mean your power is gone. You just have to alter your way of looking for it.
It is okay to be afraid, and it is okay to worry, and you are not alone in feeling these things.
When you need a helping hand to cope, phone a friend. Snuggle a pet, spend time with a sibling or parent, go for a walk. Play all the songs you used to dance to, and dance like no one is watching. These things can't replace the exciting times you had planned, but they can help fill the void that gets left behind.
So, to anyone who has had something ruined for them because of the coronavirus, say "I", and take note of the choir that says it along with you.
