You can’t escape it. Whether you are tuned into the news, on social media, or out taking a walk, everyone around the world is talking about the same thing: the coronavirus (COVID-19). The problem is that they’re not just talking about it; they are panicking about it.
My phone has been ringing off the hook, and I have been shocked and concerned not by the virus but by people’s behavior. Shelves are being wiped of food, toilet paper is disappearing from stores, and people are buying armfuls of hand sanitizer.
Spread Kindness Not Panic
It’s times like this that Heaven reminds us to be respectful of other people and that all we have is each other. Don’t spread panic—spread kindness. 
What you do starts a chain reaction among people, and the coronavirus (COVID-19) is the perfect example. What is spreading even faster than the virus itself is fear and panic, and you might be fueling it without even knowing it.
When you walk into a store and see people fighting over toilet paper, running to the checkout line with armfuls of disinfectant, and filling up multiple shopping carts with can goods, fear and panic immediately set in, and you automatically think that you need to do the same thing.
But what if things were different? If you walked into the store and everyone acted normal, would the world still be in such a panic?
Take a moment to think things through before reacting. Do you really need six or seven bottles of hand sanitizer? I have a bottle in my office from three or four months ago that is still going strong. What about toilet paper? Do you really need 100 rolls?
What we are doing is not protecting ourselves. We are selfishly taking resources away from the people who need them for our own comfort and peace of mind.
As I mention in my book‘ When Heaven Calls’ Life lessons from America’s Top Psychic Medium, during times of trouble, Heaven and your angels have a message for you: take care of others while helping yourself. Remember that we are all in this together, and think of the people around you.
Listen to the Facts
The people who are most affected by the virus are those who are elderly, have pre-existing conditions, and are exposed to many people.
If you have a strong immune system and are young and healthy, you shouldn’t stress. The illness is easily killed. Practice good hand washing and leave the hand sanitizer for someone in the at-risk category.
Don’t Hoard—Share
Only take what you need. Remember that someone else is in the exact same shoes you are in right now. A neighbor of mine was just at the store looking for hand sanitizer for her and her husband. They are older and have been through their fair share of medical issues.
She was looking around the store for sanitizer when a man shouted, “There are a few bottles over here!” She started down the aisle, and there were four bottles left. Before she could reach and grab one, a taller, younger male reached over her head and scooped up all four bottles. Luckily, another shopper shared some of their supplies to make up for the selfish shopper.
What we can learn from this is to share supplies. Call your neighbors, friends, and family. Make sure they have enough toilet paper, disinfectants, etc. Share what you have excess of and keep each other protected.
Take Care of the Vulnerable & Treat People Like Family, Not Strangers
Heaven teaches us that during times like this, it is important that we treat everyone like family and put those vulnerable at the front of the list. Start by checking in on older relatives, especially those who cannot make it to the store or are not safe to travel. Treat everyone like they are your family members.
If you knew your grandmother was at home alone, what would you do to help her? Do the same for your elderly neighbor.
If you own a business or storefront, leave a bottle of hand sanitizer out for people coming in. Do your part to stop the spread of the virus in its tracks.
Do the same when you are out. If you notice someone grabbing a shopping cart and not wiping it down, offer one of your own disinfectant wipes.
Don’t Focus on the Negative
Once you know the facts and get the daily news, it’s time to get back to daily life. Instead of spending all day watching TV and dwelling on what is happening, try limiting yourself to watching for 15 minutes in the morning and at night. It is good to know what is going on in the world, but watching all day can make you feel depressed and cause unnecessary anxiety.
Make Your Quarantined Time Meaningful
Take the time while you are quarantined to reconnect with family members. Call distant relatives on the phone that you haven’t heard from and reconnect with them.
Take out your playing cards and start playing games with those in your household or apartment complex who are also in quarantine. Dig out old movies and play something other than the news. Watch a movie that will make you laugh, or you can even try digging out old family home videos that you never had the time to watch.
Change What Is Spreading
Together, we can make a difference and be leaders. The same way that fear and panic have spread throughout our community, we can spread compassion and kindness. The best thing about kindness is that it is infectious and even more so than the virus itself.
During times like this, people look to others to lead the way. If you practice kindness and compassion during your travels, others will start to follow. Sharing a hand sanitizing wipe, calling and checking in on a neighbor, or even sharing some of your supplies will encourage others to do the same.
If we all start to band together and encourage positivity, we can start a chain reaction that helps heal the world. Are you ready?
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Responses
I agree. I was at the supermarket and was shocked at what I was seeing. Thank you for posting this and worrying about the wellbeing of others. You are a beautiful soul.
Good ‘advice’, at times like these I would rather hear from our spiritual leaders and doctors rather than our politicians. Enjoy you television show very much! Keep sending out as many emails as you can during this virus. We need our spiritual leaders to step forward.
Thank You for your words of kindness. I was feeling anxiety and all I wanted to do is cry.
But you help me…Thank You
Please Angels, watch over our country, president and our nation.
Matt, I truly love what you stand for and thank you for your encouraging and important words. The selfishness I’ve seen deeply disturbs me , but I am a firm believer that good out ways the bad and that the universe is calling us all to do our part in service to eachother. Through the darkness, is light.
You are a bright light for all of us. Thank you?
Last Christmas us at the drive thru Starbucks would pay if forward and pay for the lady in front of me for her coffee treat. Wow a nice wave and smile was way worth it?
I feel this is a time to get back to old time basics, bake something new alone or with others, drop off at a neighbors with a sweet note, look through boxes of pics you’ve wondered what to do with them. I used to take brown twine and hook a strand somewhere not in the way and use clothes pins to display fav pics. Everyone always complimented me on my little homey touches.?
Write 10 things you are grateful for at that moment. You will surprise yourself.
All of us need to be Mindful everyday, be grateful, be thoughtful, and choose to be happy.
I wrote a really nice comment in wondering where is it.
Lol
This was written with such compassion and love in your heart for others. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feelings about what is happening today in this world….your book is wonderful and I so enjoyed both of them…i hope i get to get it signed tomorrow at the book store ?take care GOD BLESS ?
Well put Matt. Love you so much!
This is so powerful and true . I made a comment in my office that the man upstairs is sending a message. Enough is enough everyone needs to get along
Stop the violence hate and bullshit
We need to work together not against each other. I sending your messages to everyone in my office
Thank you. You are amazing. Be safe stay well
Matt you are so inspiring. Thank you for these words of wisdom.We all need to practice kindness on this planet and be there for one another every day. ❤
Very good advice. Thank you so much for your thoughts.
Matt – you are so right. My daughter works at Walmart – she said today people were storming the store upon opening and nearly trampling people to buy toilet paper and sanitizer and fighting over them. It’s pretty sad we have come to this rather than helping one another. God bless your words!
matt you are a beautiful amazing soul thank you for all your words of healing the world loves you
Amen to your words in this crazy world!
Let’s take a mental break; sit back & think of a warm beach & relax while listening to the gentle waves coming ashore!
Remember we are all on this Earth to help each other. You’ll ALWAYS feel better after you’ve done a good deed for someone in need of material items or emotional help!
Well said, Matt. We need to start respecting one another and stop acting foolish.
“The best thing about kindness is that it is infectious.” I love this message. Thank you.
I’m so sad but full of Hope that this brings everyone together in this time of need ! Your Words are so True ! I Pray we can all come together and come through this stronger and better to continue the Love & Kindness for Family, Friends, our Neighbors & Strangers we may pass by for the moment ! So let’s continue “The Love” & “Pray” “Thank You” for your encouraging words Matt ?
Yesterday I went to a Local Store to Search for Toilet Paper… There were Only Three on the Shelf and an elderly woman asked me if I would kindly give one that I took because I took two… I said absolutely… she smiled and told me she has grandchildren and a family & I did Not want to be Selfish
I know it’s a Scary time right now but I Also know that God and the Loving Angels will Protect and watch Over Us and make sure that Everything we Need is Provided for…
All we have to do is have Faith & Believe
Amen ?
I agree I’m not a fear based person. I’ve only been to the store once since this began just for cat food and saw people fighting over bread I actually walked over & said hey listen they’ll be restocked by Tomorrow let’s calm down and take a breath they both actually let the bread go and walked away. Its scary but it’s not the end of the world. I’m avoiding stores and just staying in
Amen! Thank you! We should spread kindness everyday but especially in times like these! Thank you for sharing your talent, you are amazing! God bless you and all the best on your engagement…
I too Want to Be “ Fraser Fabulous”
Congratulations on All of your Success Matt
Thank You ? for Sharing Your Special Gifts with All of Us ?
Matt God bless you with this message
I called Walmart to see if they had toilet paper on there selves they told me they had about 50 packages. Im 67 years old with copd . I left right away buy the time i got there there wasn’t any left i ask the man that had 2 4 roll packages if there was any more he said he grabbed the last 2 off the shelf. I said oh no he then gave me one of his. I was shocked and thanked him for doing that for me. There should be more people doing this. Im so grateful he helped me out.
Thank you for reminding people to not panic and buy only what you need. Also, check on your elderly neighbors and see if you can shop for them. God bless!
Just what I needed to hear! Thank you, Matt!♡♡♡
Thank you for such a meaningful message Matt . This is one of the many reasons we love you ❤️ . You are so kind and positive . Plus you make the world a better place just by being you !
Thank you for taking the time to remind us of the importance of being Kind. I believe Heaven is ALWAYS watching. During difficult times like this it puts people to the test. Stay humble because God sees it ALL.
Thank You Matt. I so agree with you! You are the best! A loving and caring person! God bless you!
Matt, couldn’t agree more. Keep up the KINDNESS, WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS MOST!
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Soap is better than hand sanitizer anyway and we know you use a bidet!
I enjoy your light, kindness and humour ✨✨✨
Well said Matt I’m from UK and it’s crazy here nothing on the shelves. It’s so sad people’s selfishness, common sense says buy what you need and remember the person behind you is in the same situation there’s enough for everybody. Xx
Thank you Matt for all the information and keeping it in a positive way. It makes sense.
Thanks Matt to be so kine I am 75 and my husband 83 his halt is not so good I am worry bat wee have very good family you r very cain I love to red you letters thinks good bless you
Matt Thank you for your comforting message.
I just has surgery last week and I am at High risk
of any flu, however I have placed this all in Gods Hands
I have a family of 5 with only 2 rolls of toilet paper left.
But when I need more I know the good Lord will be there
to help my family with our need for more. God Bless you Matt
and everyone else we will all be ok, Have faith!
I totally agree & people that hoard instead of only taking what they need are doing a disservice to everyone else, that may actually need those items as well.
Well put Matt !
I can’t wait to read your book. Thank You, for writing it & sharing your gifts with us.
Again, Congratulations to you both & your family, on your engagement !!! Loved watching it all unfold. Ps. Your Mama, is a hoot ! And what an amazing Sister & friend you have. You are blessed ! And so are we for knowing you. Thank You !
So nicely said Matt. Thank you for your wise words to keep us calm and think about our family, friends and neighbors in need. We will get through this and be stronger for it! God bless
This is what people need to hear, you are truly a beautiful soul. I hope your kind words will help people see the light and be able to get through this time of uncertainty.
Be kind !!! Stop hoarding and wiping out shelves of paper goods and sanitizer !!! Only buy what you need !!!! How much stuff can you need !!! Be thoughtful of others!!!
Thank you, Matt, for that wonderful post. Kindness is what needs to be remembered.❤️??❤️
Good common sense approach , thank you , bty i tried to get Appointment with you for a reading but ya booked out for over a year away , has that changed ?
Matt,
I ordered your book presale so I could have you autograph it. I have yet to receive my book.
Hi Matt
It was nice of you to spend time with your audience about Kindness. I was hoping to watch your show tonight ? But I will be watching the news instead . When is the next Season starting?…..Peace to you and your family :@)
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