I've been thinking that as our generation now faces a massive,
global disruption that will affect us all (and that is what is happening), at
least it isn't a war. At least it isn't certain groups of humans trying to kill
certain other groups of humans until the killing encompasses almost everyone.
At least this emergency is about preventing loss of life and showing care for
others. There's a lot of war-like language going around, and perhaps that helps
some to frame/parse what s happening, but I do think that we shouldn't lose
sight of the fact that this is all about health, not killings.
We are showing compassion for ourselves and others, and that
needs to continue even when it feels hard. Our sacrifices vary, and of course
many people are sacrificing a lot for others, but this isn't easy for anyone.
We need to pull together whilst (ironically) keeping a certain physical
distance apart. We want to save lives, and now we all have the ability to do
that, even in small ways. I take hope from the fact that we've so swiftly and
massively changed our behaviour and inconvenienced ourselves out of care for
others. Let's hope some of this solidarity and consideration continues after
the current crisis.
Anyway, it's just a thought but I'm hoping it brings a bit
of hope or comfort to others.
