Buddhism is super helpful during uncertain times. Pema Chodron's writing about groundlessness and allowing for things to be as they are have been lifesaving more than once for me, including now. I highly recommend this book. The key takeaway that has changed my life is that pain and loss are inevitable for all living things. But it is only in resisting inevitable, unchangeable loss and pain that we elevate those universal experiences to suffering. Pain and loss are inevitable. Suffering is optional. I am not resisting what is happening. I do not wish I had done things differently. I am not agonizing over the way things “should” be. This is how things are. I accept reality, because that is how I know what makes sense to do next. I grieve what has been lost. I hurt. But I do not suffer. I let the very tender heart of pain and loss open me to solidarity with all other living beings who are likewise encumbered with their own pain and loss. I let this moment grow my compassion.