There’s always been uncertainty in my world of real estate. Will a buyer get loan approval? Will they back out of an escrow? Will my listing sell? How long will it take? Should my client cancel a contract or give the buyer an extension of time” I live in a world of small and large cliff-hangers – daily uncertainty. Your life may be the same.
Now, with Covid-19 dominating our lives, we are all experiencing greater uncertainty. Will it get worse or is it trailing off? Is it safe to open back up? How long will it last? Will jobs return? Will we ever return to “normal?” When? What’s going to happen with schools?
Uncertainty creates anxiety. It’s hard not to be emotional.
Here’s what I’ve learned. Sometimes the frustration of not knowing wells up in me, but my years of real estate have taught me to stay more detached. I can do my very best, but many things are outside my control. It’s more helpful to accept uncertainty than to try to force an answer that can’t be forced. There’s more peace in accepting uncertainty and approaching these moments with goodwill, love, and acceptance.
Well, that’s my inner stand – and, often but not always, I stay on that path. Here’s to your peace and goodwill – even in uncertainty.