Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Today my Buddhist teacher also had a guest speaker and both addressed fear.  There is no more important topic right now, as we all battle waves of fear over the virus and the unknowns about it.  They both suggested meditation, as it brings us back to the present moment, instead of being lost in thinking about the past or future.  But the second aspect surprised me a bit:  have a good heart.  For Buddhists, I feel it means leading in all actions and thoughts with compassion and love.  When a question was asked about talking to children, they stated that speaking from a place of fearlessness reassures children, so be careful about conveying fear that is in your body or mind at that moment.  Wait until your own mind is calm and then your energy system will soothe them.  It's okay to not know the answers to everything going on right now, but keep children away from fear mongers, like the media and people who want to express their fear in their presence.  I also protect myself by not looking at any media about the coronavirus.  I read any facts about safety, and the rules in our state, but otherwise I protect my heart from unnecessary fear.  Don't know is not a bad place to be.  It's better than mulling over scenarios that may never happen.