We are being reset…

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Before the Coronavirus brought us to our knees, life was moving forward as usual.  People weren’t taking time out for family and friends, young people were consumed with only social media and the relevance in the likes and follows it produced.  Money was ruling above all like it never had before.

For many years now, we have been witness to the blatant greed that became the only voice that mattered.  Corporations had automated every point of customer experience and people became numbers and dollar signs.

Humans have been losing their connection and at the same time losing their purpose.  We have been so consumed with the news of today and what’s popular that we completely forgot what was most important.

We watch alongside our children and wonder, what kind of world they will be left with, if left with one at all.  Time was moving so fast we couldn’t keep up.  Memories were being replaced with screen shots in our phone.

Everything that made this planet beautiful was being overrun by money and greed.  Life was beginning to have no meaning at all.

And then, we were stopped.  Like a domino effect, every nation surrounding us was on hold.  Every sale, every transaction, every event, every travel plan, and literally everything that once mattered, suddenly didn’t matter at all.    Every photo became an experience worth living.

We are being reset.  Many of us knew that it was only a matter of time that nature would run it’s course and stop the biggest threat to the planet.  We, the human race, have been shown our mortality.  We have come to understand just how fragile our existence on this planet is.  And now, we care more than ever to live in this moment and enjoy the beauty of the earth that we have taken for granted for far too long.

If and when we live through this moment, children will have been taught once again what family means.  People will have been humbled and understand to reuse and recycle and the importance that has on our survival.  Health will be something we celebrate and hold most dear.

Living for the now is what we have been given through this reset in history.  We are no longer buried in our work, obsessed with pop icons, saving for next years vacation, or simply consuming to consume.

Living for right now is the only thing that is certain.  Because of this certainty, we will rise above this and become the better version of who we were all meant to be.

The Bright Side

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As we watch the coronavirus consume our news outlets, our cities, and our way of life as we once knew it to be, we must look on the Bright Side.

I am not one to wallow in sadness, nor am I a person to let the pain overcome and lead me into depression.  So personally, I choose to look on the bright side.

With thousands of people dying all over the world, the bright side may seem hard to find.  But to survive this pandemic mentally, we must.

So what is so great about this moment in on earth.

I live in Atlanta, GA.  Traffic is horrendous, the party scene is non-stop, money rules the city, noise from the traffic is loud at all times of the day, you never seem to have time to spend at home with your family because work is first, and it is more common to eat out then at home.

The Bright Side:

  1. Traffic is obsolete.  When you absolutely need to leave your home and go to the grocery store, you can be sure to enjoy clear roads, and effortless transit.
  2. There is no party scene.  The party is in your home, with the people who matter most.  Partying now consists of things other than drinking and hanging out.  The party can involve a game of Monopoly or  kicking the soccer ball around outdoors.
  3. Money no longer rules anything.  Whether you are rich or poor financially, you are stuck at home.
  4. There is no noise from the cars and trucks.  You can sit outside and feel as if you have gone to the rural countryside.
  5. The work you do now is consumed with how to keep your family with positive minds and hearts.  You no longer have to leave your home for 12 hours to work those two jobs, missing important family moments.  You are required to stay home and work on your family.
  6. Home cooked meals have become standard, and Mc Donald’s, Burger King, or Taco Mac have become a thing of the past.

Most importantly, we have been made to focus on what is vital to our lives.  It isn’t the party, it isn’t the celebrity, it isn’t the money.  It is simple.  Our family, our home, our shelter, our food, and our inner peace is what matters most.  Covid-19 has become the catalyst that saves humanity.

Doesn’t this just make us stronger?

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Stay home.  Endure countless hours with your family members. It is an order.

This is truly one of the only times in my lifetime that I can remember us humans being ordered to live a certain way.  I believe it is the righteous way.

We live in a world, so consumed by material.  We “follow” everyone deemed important.  We forget to look in front of us, next to us, beside us.  We forget to channel our inner circle.  We forget who our inner circle even is.

Who were you closest to today?

That was probably one of the closest people to you in life.  Did you even know how vital they were?  Did you ever take a second and think, if the world was ending, they would still be there?

No, you probably didn’t.  I hope this time for you has made you look in the mirror.  I hope this time for you has been a wake up call.

The people who sit beside you today are your “Day Ones”.  They haven’t left.  In a time where they should be sheltering themselves or their children, they are with you.

Your welcome…

I feel for the parents…

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Sitting in her bedroom, watching her favorite slime video, is my eight year old little girl.  From the moment she came into my life, I have promised to be her guidance and protection.  The entire world is a new adventure for her.

This moment in our lives can’t be more difficult than for the parents of our world.  The parent’s whose children lay their head in comfort and look at like they can make magic happen.

Our children have since the beginning of time been the meaning of hope and second chances.

From the data, many of our children will survive this illness.  We however, do not have data to tell us if they will survive this disruption in their innocence.

Without trying, our days become consumed with this virus.  Conversations in front of our children about hard details become harder and harder to avoid.  They see the worry written on our faces.  They have been told there is no school, no play dates, and no restaurants.  Of course they feel this.

I feel for the parents because right now, more than ever we must put our badge on and wear it with a smile.  We were chosen to lead by our creator.  We were chosen to guide this being into the light.

There is so much to still be thankful for, there is so much to still strive for.  Look in your child’s eyes and lead them to embrace the light.  We are all still blessed to be alive and even more blessed to have created life.

Remember to Breathe

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The greatest comfort is that we are ALL in this together.  This moment that we find ourselves in will change the world as we knew it to be.  We are being forced as an entire species to find a way to survive and work together.  We are being forced to look in the mirror and recognize where we could have done more.

We HOPE that a day will come when we have the chance to do better.  We HOPE that we get through this unscathed.  We HOPE for humanity.

If there was ever a time to wake up and listen to the signs around us, it was now.  This is not a rich or poor problem, this is not a race problem, this is something that effects EVERY human on this planet.  This is something that can walk through our door at any moment and bring great sadness and loss with it.  This is something that has stopped our lives.  This virus has managed to make the world stand still.

What power this lesson has over all of us.  We have gone so many years, taking advantage of life itself.  Since the beginning of time, humans have taken this earth for granted.  Every year we grow as a species, we lose sight of what really matters.  Fresh air, a hug from a loved one, health.  These are all things we can say we have overlooked.  We get lost in addiction, depression, envy, and sorrow.  We don’t for one moment think that in one day the entire world as we know it could change.

Well it has.  Look around.  What do you see?  Empty roads, media controlled by a pandemic, grocery stores are empty, and fear looms.  We have now entered a really dark moment in time.

Now BREATHE, we are all here.  We are here at the same moment.  No one is exempt from this hell on earth.

The question now remains, how to we adapt?

As humans, we are resilient.  We can overcome.  History itself tells a story of how our species survived and thrived.

So BREATHE, this too shall pass.

So what do we do in the mean time?

Haven’t you been so busy with not living that you never had time to read that book so many have told you is life changing?

Haven’t you been so busy chasing something in the future that you didn’t have a moment to live for today?

And what about those lessons on youtube you have been planning to watch so you could learn to play that guitar thats been hanging on your wall collecting dust?

Or what about that movie you and your family have been wanting to watch together for months, but you just haven’t had the chance yet?

Weren’t you supposed to call your grandma back last week, but just couldn’t find the time?

Well, I have the best news for you!  Today, ALL of you can.  Everyone of you now has the time to focus on what makes you happy.  Wow, what a concept.  Through all of this chaos, time has slowed down to give us an opportunity to LIVE the right way and focus on what matters.

There is always a reason to smile.

Drink this everyday to strengthen your immune system. FIGHT THE VIRUS.

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This is what COVID-19 does to us;

Signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death

This is how we can fight it;

Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that fight inflammation, decrease triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels — all of which may lower heart disease risk. Their potent anti-inflammatory properties may also help reduce high blood pressure and protect against blood clots

Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice, and is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics

The combined effects on reducing cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as the antioxidant properties, may reduce the risk of common brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia ( 21 , 22 ). Summary Garlic contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging.

Limes are high in vitamin C and antioxidants — both of which may offer health benefits. Eating limes or drinking the juice may improve immunity, reduce heart disease risk factors, prevent kidney stones, aid iron absorption, and promote healthy skin

Today, proponents of honey tout its miraculous healing properties, claiming that it can prevent cancer and heart disease, reduce ulcers, ease digestive problems, regulate blood sugar, soothe coughs and sore throats, and increase athletic performance

Simply add Limes, Garlic, Onions, Ginger, and Honey to a boiling pot.  Allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Drink one cup daily.

Our bodies are strong and resilient.  There are super foods on this earth that can help us heal and strengthen our immune systems.  Let’s do it and SHARE knowledge not panic.