Guilt and shame are social emotions that involve an understanding of the impact our actions have on others.

The Coronavirus and our global response to it have taught us many things but there is a theme underlying it all - we are not in control.

I share the following facts on grief with the hope that they help you make sense of this season and land on your feet when this chaos eventually subsides.

Your inner child is your truest self, the one that is aware of your early wounds, relational foundation, survival instincts, demeanor, and natural inclinations; and your inner child also carries the emotional burden of all your past trauma.

We are witnessing a global trauma response. Be kind to one another in this.

It’s here. We can’t get away from it in the news media. Our schools. Our workplaces. Our churches and places of worship. Our gyms and workout studios. March Madness is canceled. NBA and NHL have hit the pause button. MLB is pushing back opening day. Broadway shows and tours are canceled. Coachella and Stagecoach have been postponed. Travel plans are being rearranged. A lot of us have been told to work from home. And the freeways are wide open during rush hour. Are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Because I certainly am. And that is hard to admit that because my job necessitates that I don’t get overwhelmed. That I carry the anxious burdens of others without getting crushed beneath the weight. This task has become exceptionally hard given the collective anxiety our world is experiencing right now.

Anxiety is your friend, and when it is triggered it energizes you and empowers you to take committed, value-based action to avoid threats and move toward security.