Times of Change

A lot of things have changed quite drastically over the past couple of months. A previously unknown virus in a far-flung corner of the world has managed to turn itself into a pandemic. It was able to turn the world upside down. bringing countries to a standstill.

With lockdowns and isolation rules in place, bustling cities are deserted. There's a calm and quietness everywhere. Which in a way is quite nice, if you can ignore the big hit on the economy.

The economy of countries will bounce back, so will the big business, no matter how much crying they do at the moment. It's the small businesses that have the most risk of going under. The small entrepreneurs, the mum & pop shops, home-business owners, will have a tough time getting back. Some have sadly bitten the dust already.

It must be difficult for individuals as well, who are enduring lockdowns and isolation. Especially the elderly, and the disadvantaged. A lot of people are suffering silently, and only they know what is really happening inside.

While most people are trying to do the right thing by adhering to the lockdown rules, there are still some people who think that this is a hoax and decides to just ignore common sense. I gave up trying to understand how their brains work.

If we can take away one thing from this pandemic, it is to re-evaluate our priorities as a species. Do we keep destroying our world or do we try to heal it?

These Days...

...are days of uncertainty
...are days full of fear
...are days of loneliness
...are days of boredom
...makes you appreciate the little things in life
...you cherish your loved ones, near or far
...are a time to rethink our priorities
...are a time to evaluate what we value the most
...are a time to contemplate our past
...are a time to reconsider our future
...are a time to let the world heal

What a great year you have been so far 2020. You brought a lovely little pandemic with you and managed to know the globally economy on it's head. I'd say that deserves A+.

(Yes, I'm being sarcastic...)

But, on the other hand, you did give the world a much deserved break. A little me time for Mother Earth to get some R & R. So not an entirely bad situation at all.

I'm not sure how things are going to go the rest of the year, but I'm optimistic that it will get better.

I've realised a couple of things though. One, don't focus too much on long term plans and lose sleep over it. The way things are, even the next hour is unpredictable. So focus on the moment and the short term. If you do things right now, then the long term plans will fall into place on their own.

Two, your family is the most important part of your life. It doesn't matter if you are single, in a relationship, married, have kids or not. All of us have someone who is dear to our heart. Cherish them and let them know how much they mean to you.

Keep faith that things will get better. Use common sense and listen to the experts. You will be safe.

Stay safe and take care,

Peace!