"Not knowing" makes many us uncomfortable. In a pandemic which involves massive changes in our livelihoods and lifestyles, uncertainty coupled with social distancing can become a large weight to carry, large enough for some individuals to fall into the pitfalls of anxiety and depression.
The key of course is one's ability to let go. Life itself is an uncertain mess even without a pandemic. We have little to no control in the grand scheme of things and the more we understand that, the better off we are. This doesn't mean we shouldn't exercise caution or try to do our best but it simply means that our mindset cannot revolve around controlling the outcome of anything.
These are unprecedented times but perhaps they are a test of our willingness to let go of control and live in the present moment. Perhaps this is a a time of education for us. A time of reflection as to how we live our lives and how we have lived them.
Have we given our worries to the strength of a higher power? Have we lived in the present moment? Do we understand how little control we have? Do we understand how wanting control or needing it can create undue stress in our lives? Do we realize how our need for control affects our loved ones and our relationships with them? Do we know how to let go?
These are all relevant questions a person can ask themselves. I'm sure if a person has the ability to be honest with oneself they will realize that an excessive need for control impacts their serenity and peace of mind in one form or another daily.
Personally I believe there's a lot of societal pressure to succeed in the US. This pushes many of us into the trap of wanting control. The need for control and feelings of uncertainty are very closely related. The more you let go of your need to control the more comfortable you are with uncertainty, hence more relaxed and at peace.
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