I am writing this on March 17^th, so by the time you read this everything may have changed. Again. But there are some important things to remember right now as we are all going through the coronavirus pandemic. First, do not panic. There are some very useful guidelines out there to the best known practices to stay healthy. Please read and follow. Especially if you are an elder, medically fragile or in close contact with either of those groups. It is important that we do so in order to keep people as healthy as possible and out of the hospitals.

Now for the rest. There is a gift inside of every issue. There are gifts here for us. Everyone always complains that they are too busy. Good, now you can slow down. You have time to re-connect with your loved ones. You have time for those conversations. You have time to play games. Read a book. Pet your dog. Go for a walk! You now have time for all of those things that you had  wished to do! Please, take advantage of this gift!

You have time to get caught up. Think of this as a reset button. Take the time to look at your to-do list and see what things that you have never gotten to. Do those. Or even better, take a nap, which is a wonderful way to re-set yourself!

But, again, the most important thing is to not panic. This too shall pass. The world will change because of it. But not all of those changes will be bad. Take a deep breath. And take in those gifts! Be well, everyone!