INSURE YOUR LOVE

It was another harsh week for us COVID-19 wise, facing unprecedented numbers of infections and untimely deaths. As much as I stay upbeat and optimistic, it remains embracing the realities of uncertainties, and sometime tragedies.

By now, there wont be too many qualms saying many of us would have some sort of ‘true’ pandemic news or personal experiences. Families have suffered misfortunes, and just as many losing loved ones, as well losing the ones who were caring for them.

The long and short of it is, we must insure our love, put a financial value on it. ‘What will happen to your loved ones, should you not come home today?’ Here’s a true story of my clients A and B.

Clients A and B work together and are known to each other’s families. Due to COVID-19, ‘A’ who is single passed away. His parents depended on him. ‘B’ his good friend, was badly affected by ‘A’s death. He could see A’s parents’ financial woes dragging into a year from A’s passing. ‘B’ who is married with children helped ‘A’s parents as best as he could.

Sadly, a couple of weeks ago, COVID-19 claimed ‘B’s life! This time around, ‘B’s widow and children are left wailing and in a financial dilemma.

If you feel me, you’ll know how the plight of the story unravels. That’s the reason why I’ve been beating myself so hard. Clients ‘A’ and ‘B’ had only medical insurance. Good enough it will cover their unexpected medical bills, but not at all to look after their dependents when they are gone! Both of them did not have any life insurance coverage.

"LIFE MUST GO ON! We must always remember, when we go to heaven, do not leave our loved ones in hell…”

My friends, please don’t find this offensive. I took it so hard because I felt I had not done my job well. How did 2 clients share the same ending in my COVID-19 story?

The harshness of realities in this pandemic demand us to take stock of EVERYTHING, EVERYONE. It certainly is taking a toll of mine. There are boons and banes, of course. The banes are robbing me of sleep, as I think of the dearly departed. Before eventually drifting off to sleep, I dread seeing people I know being diagnosed positive. In the day, I find myself misaligning my enthusiasm to over-exercise. This is all wrong jumbling up rest and rejuvenation. I know why I am exhausted daily.

I decided to work less frenetically this week, and do silly things to clear the mind and seek respite like giving my sons their monthly haircuts; creating new ways to eat waffles and gazing deeply into Jacob the home pet cat’s hypnotic eyes, haha!

My own health should always be priority. As a mother, wife and daughter, I am also trying to grow my business, I must invest time in myself. Like many of us managing; struggling; balancing, I wish you are all keeping well too. Do be mindful, though - it’s OK to take a step or two back once in a while. Or, pick up the phone to chitchat to blow of steam. I know I have had my fair share of steam-blowing calls, haha! Call me, if you like to too.

We have to strike the balance to reflect and relax. My boons and little victories are always around the corner. In this photo, the week ended when I unexpectedly received this package from AIA. THANK YOU AIA, my occupation thus far has been much more meaningful this year.

Friends, let’s talk. Let’s insure your love. Let’s put some value to it in these uncertain times.

When you see me, do not think of insurance; When you think of insurance, see me!

With love,

Jas

15/08/2021