From Me
In a crisis, or when it all seems to be going wrong, I lean on these:
Focus on what you can control
Stay positive
Communicate, constantly
Be consistent but flexible
Don’t forget the mission
-Source
If you can do something about it, do it. If you can’t, there is no sense in worrying about it. And yes, that’s often easier said than done.
From Someone Else
Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation. You cannot control what happens to you in life, but you can always control what you will feel and do about what happens to you.
(Mans Search For Meaning - Victor Frankl)
And this is from a guy who survived not one but four concentration camps.
BTTY+
I just finished War and Remembrance and The Winds of War by Herman Wouk and LOVED them. How can you not love a book with a main character named Pug? He was not only prolific in his prose but also in his research. In the stories of a handful of families in WWII, you’ll find joy, drama, heartbreak, and no shortage of love. Most importantly, the reality of what happened during WWII and the evil. Let’s make sure that future generations never forget.
Take care,
PS - like everything, I can’t claim this as original. I’ve collected pieces from here and there but can’t give proper credit.
As nuts as it sounds injecting humor during a crisis can lighten people up and the fear they might be experiencing. Did a lot of that during Covid. If they see the leader relaxed and poking fun at themselves it can ease anxiety and focus people.
I am a WWII ‘fanatic’ 🤗 📖
I’ve learned so much from all of the readings through the years (so many); from survivors, liberators and the accused.
I am not just continuing to learn about History, but there are so many life lessons to be taken in all of these stories 🙏🏻
I just finished “Taking Berlin” and am already halfway thru with “The Upstander” (an Amazon rec).
Thanks for sharing (again) Kelly!
With Gratitude,
Amanda