Practicing reason in the face of entitlement and fear is particularly challenging these days. The entitled few are using that to create a false sense of entitlement to control their followers. Those of us who are more resistant to this type of entitlement need to work extra hard to spread reason.

There is nobody inside your head but you. You know what you like and what you dislike. Nobody else can choose for you unless you empower them as such. What you choose belongs to you alone - and how it impacts anyone else is beyond your control.

Uncertainty is the only certain thing right now. In the wake of COVID-19, self-quarantine, & social distancing life is really weird and full of unknowns. Practicing mindfulness is an excellent way to be aware of what and how YOU are thinking and feeling and to influence, control or change it as such.

Without negative emotions, we cannot experience positivity. Denying the existence of the negative is an unhealthy option.

Why does becoming aware matter? Because you are empowered to do some amazing things. Mindfulness makes you aware of how much potential you possess.

Of all the tools we have for improving our lives, gratitude is the strongest. Being grateful is very easy, and in its purest form is awareness for everyone. In this crazy time of such uncertainty, being grateful can go a long way towards keeping us centered and being okay.

Fear can take a toll on you not just mentally, but spiritually and physically. The fear dominating the headlines is almost certainly worse than the virus.Stay mindful to keep yourself solid and ahead of the fear.

Working through Depression, Grief, and Other Effects of the Present Situation is a unique challenge - but you are not alone in handling this.

I have an optimistic perspective on what the world looks like after Covid-19. What comes next, I think, could be a good thing.

This week I am taking a look at being calm and practicing reason in the face of a real lack of reason and fear. Keep calm and practice mindfulness!