The horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday night killed
59 people and injured more than 500 others. After events like this senseless
attack, many Americans feel sad, helpless and fearful. We are only human, it affects
us emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
The Las Vegas tragedy comes after weeks of devastating
stories from storm-ravaged areas across our nation, which can be a lot of
tragedy to process all at once. The shock and devastation of any tragedy leaves
us feeling stunned and vulnerable. We know that life is fragile, but it is not supposed
to be this way.
Tragedy and grief are devastating. But it doesn’t have to get the best of you. The
news overwhelms us with stories, pictures, videos and interviews around the
clock showing every intimate detail of these tragedies. It is like reliving it
over and over. Shut it off and regroup. Never underestimate the importance of
your mindset. Get yourself refocused in a positive direction.
Don’t forget your children’s feelings and emotions during
this time too. When it comes to any tragedy, most adults either feel the need
to talk a lot to their kids or think they shouldn’t talk at all. The best place
is somewhere in between. First, ask what they think happened. Kids get
information from many different sources, not all are reliable. Let your child’s
questions to you be your guide. Reassure them of their safety, spare them the scary
details and be sure not to lie to them. Don't allow young children to watch the
news. Empower your kids to take positive action in the wake of a tragic event
by doing something positive for the victims and survivors. This will help you
both heal.
Life is unpredictable and uncertain. What we have today can
be taken away in a moment. Let’s just accept the fact that life is unfair
sometimes. This, however, doesn’t mean
that we give up. When the world is falling apart around us, it’s tough to see
the ray of hope at the end of the tunnel. But, that is exactly what we must do.
Take this time to reflect on the life you have and make any necessary positive
changes to your life starting today.
Life is for living, not worrying about dying, so don’t be
fearful to live it to your fullest potential. None of us know how long our life
will be, but we all get to choose what we make of each day. See the beauty, not
the darkness. Focus on the good, not the bad. Many things are out of our
control but you can control how you will react to situations, how you will
treat others and how you will live your day. Make it a great one.
From the Queen of Wishful Thinkin'
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