How do I manage what I read at this time and particularly what I read as part of my job supporting an executive?
I’m scared. I’m scared for what I see and people affected by this pandemic and for what has to be done. I think it’s my mindset and my personal history that makes me strong and able to withstand what I’m witnessing. It’s not that I’m not sympathetic. I am. I’m actually, contrary to what some people may think, very compassionate and empathetic. I’m normally seen as tough; not mean, just emotionally strong. I’m also seen to those close to me as a warrior because I’ve endured a lot throughout my life and I’m still standing. As much as I like to reminiscence or look back, I’m very much a person that looks forward. I believe you fall down, but you get back up. I’ve always said –
YOU CAN FALL DOWN AND CRY. BUT YOU GET BACK UP. WIPE THOSE TEARS AWAY, FIX YOURSELF AND PUSH FORWARD.
I say that because that’s what I’ve done through out my life. That’s my belief.
EYES FORWARD.
I’m an emotional person and as I endured things, some times difficult and cutting, I would lapse into tears and a moment of pity or vexation but then it would pass. I’d think through what happened, or maybe I’d have to push it aside and deal with something before I could return to processing what happened, and how I would like to compartmentalize it in my memory.
I feel for all people at all times but especially now. Hard things are being done by company leaders. Some of these leaders have thought long and hard about what they have to do with distress. Some might not have done it this way. I can’t say and it’s not for me to comment on. I simply want to say I HAVE COMPASSION FOR ALL PEOPLE at this time and I will continue to HOLD HOPE for those affected will RISE BACK UP.
I believe it’s inevitable because…
As the earth turns, so does life. What goes up, comes down. So, changes that come whether welcome or not, will change again. Nothing is permanent.
Its What I Said 