Some Thoughts on this Brave New World

 

It's hard to stay inside all of the time, but I have to ask myself, am I making the most of this time? I have taken to catching up with all kinds of friends among other projects. I have also taken advantage to rest. In our fast paced society, it's easy to get going so fast that there may be years of activity without required rest that can bring renewal. When life runs on high octane, there are drive-by conversations, sometimes misunderstandings happen and then there's the pressure to take on more than one is capable of handling.

On my walk this morning I ran into a neighbor who asked how we were. I have only seen this neighbor out one time, but it was good to check in on each other.

This pandemic has turned our world upside down, and as far as I can see, people are being more caring than ever. I hear about the negative at times, but what good does it do me to let it get under my skin? Isn't it better to be built up and build up? Isn't it better to go through the proper channels to communicate concern than mull with each over what is not going well? Do I always do this well? No, but when I connect with those who are empowered to help the problem, such as -and this is not a comprehensive list - a representative or healthcare specialist, I have done my part. Hopefully there are other Whos in Whosville doing the same thing. And at some point a Cindy-loo Who comes along that pushes the whole community in the right direction.

As a person of faith, I attribute that spirit to the person of God at work in others. This isn't a conversion piece, but if it encourages something good and transformative in anyone, then God has done His job. I am not God, nor do I pretend to be, but I pray that my words encourage you during this difficult time to hang in and look to the One who can handle all of our care. I hope you also know that you are cared about, to not fear, to cast all worry on God as he cares for us all, and so much more. But in the end, can we pray that we keep up this spirit of goodness around us in public and private? Can we reconnect with those with whom we need to? Can we make new connections with new wisdom?

 

I pray we do. I pray I do. I thank God for bringing out the best in people through the healthcare workers, food service industry, entertainment industry, transportation workers, local and global leaders and so many more.

Please stay safe and take care in this brave new world.

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Kindness During the Age of Covid-19

 

I don't watch the news. But since restrictions came down a couple of weeks ago due to the Covid-19 outbreak, I can count on one hand the number of minutes I've given the news. Ten seconds here, 30 there, 20 another time. I hear all I need to know in those moments.

I am doing my best to look for the good in all of this. It's hard to hear about those who are sick and dying of this pandemic outbreak, as it is any other thing that takes a precious life. It goes without saying that social distancing is the most trying on all of us.

But some of the good has been neighbors looking in on neighbors, running errands for each other, old acquaintances renewing and others mending. The government doing their best to curb the spread and fill in economic gaps, and the entertainment industry has taken to some at-home concerts to benefit those most in need.

America truly is blessed and beautiful from the inside out, offering aid to other countries and doing her best to learn from other countries as well. Globalism has its ups and downs, but in this age, its good to see reports from all over the world of humanity at its best. And when something unsavory comes on, I can switch the channel or do something more productive with my precious time.

Here's to you and your family, and may you stay well and healthy during this time. Maybe we will all discover some unknown talents during these days.

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