My friend M called last night from the West Coast that she was being contact traced and had to go for a virus test. It’s all because one business meeting she had, during which they didn’t wear mask and their talk was very long.
M has been very careful indeed, but still things happen. Now she’s nervous of the result which will not come out until tomorrow; she starts to ask “why me, why me”; she reflects on all the past difficulties and asks why she’s chosen by fate in this way and that; she even thinks this makes her lose business, lose confidence, and lose face. There’s no limit to our overthinking.
I really displayed my skills of persuasion yesterday. We can’t afford to go to a psychiatrist and we have to talk each other out of anxiety and depression. I did my best but I don’t think I did a good job. Somehow she’s only half soothed by my encouraging words and anecdotes that are supposed to help inspire her. I am no Oprah Winfrey. I don’t know how Oprah does it, but she can certainly make people think positive thoughts and align with her positive energy. I wanted to emulate but didn’t know how. I did try, hoping I’ve made a difference.
Haoyan Do 
It’s great that you tried to help your friend through encouraging and listening!😄👍
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Thank you, I tried.
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“And I grew strong” Interesting!
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Oh that’s great that she tested negative.
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Yes. Now she’s going to sew a mask on her face, never taking off. LOL.
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😀
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I think we are all afraid of the unknown. I hope she is negative!
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Yes, actually she just got the result and it is negative. She’s worried sick.
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Very nice
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Thanks
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❤️
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One of my favourite versions of I Will Survive…
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Thank you. I will let her know.
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