Well, we are still in strange times, but it is good that many of us are finding some positivity in our daily lives. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be one of those people  who have lost a loved one; my heart goes out to each and every single one of them and additionally to all those who have relatives who are currently unwell. In recent months the hashtag #BeKind has been used widely and I believe we should all think of this simple motto in our exchanges with each other! There are so many encouraging and engaging stories of how everyone is coping, but there are still those who want to shout louder than everyone else, to be ‘right’, to be rude, and to criticise in an unkind way and to negatively impact on those who are on the receiving end! It is easy to say don’t look at it, don’t read it, turn off your TV. But for some this connection with the outside world is necessary.

Interestingly, I found myself becoming emotional last night, only briefly but it certainly brought me up short, that even invincible me can be touched by the simplest of things. I say this only to highlight that the many emotions we must all be feeling, whether it be alone, or with family or friends. It is important to acknowledge these feelings and to embrace them. They are real and they matter! We all matter!