These are certainly strange times that we are living in.

But the reality is, that what is going on, is what is going on.

How we navigate ourselves through this experience is up to us.

We do not need to allow ourselves to be overwhelmed and consumed by fear and anxiety and worry.

It helps nothing, and achieves nothing positive.

The only thing that we have any control over in a situation like this, is how we choose to think and behave in each and every moment.

We always have the ability - even though it might not feel like it - but we do have the ability to choose not to buy into the fear and the panic that is going on, and to be considerate about the conversations we are having and the actions we are taking.

The best thing we can do is to remain as calm as we can. To conduct ourselves with dignity and integrity, whatever comes to pass.

To try and live in the moment.

To try and maintain a real sense of humour. Laughter is such an incredible antidote to stress.

To use this time to reconnect with friends and loved ones and to start or finish those projects that you've been wanting to do for a long time.

To remember that we live in a community made up of other human beings, and to make decisions that are civically minded.

It's in times like these that the human spirit can truly triumph.

We can all choose to be that light for others.

And to remember, like all things, that this too, shall pass.

Love,

Fiona xxx