“Are we going to be okay?”

That seems to be the question on everyone’s mind right now. But it’s a much harder question to answer than we think. Because it depends on what you are truly asking, and if that’s the question worth asking at all.

If the question is “Are things going to go back to normal?” then the answer is a definite and unqualified no. Things will absolutely be different. A crisis like this will always instigate change. And that’s the key.

“Normal” may be behind us, but we have the chance to decide how our new normal will look. How we act in these moments shape the outcome of our new lives. If we ignore the facts and act irresponsibly then we are sacrificing the possibility of reform and positive change. But, if we choose to react with intention, focus, and generosity, then we have a chance to come out of this better than when we entered

So are we going to be okay? Well, that’s up to you. Ask yourself instead: “How can I make things okay?” or even “How can I make things better?”