People are crestfallen about the government, only dumb people who chose to close their eyes and ears will not know why. Every day, the media bombards us with anxiety-inducing news (thank you, our dear frontliners.); we worry about our salaries, about losing our jobs, our cancelled trips, our postponed plans, about our health and of our loved ones especially those who are away from our sides.
Every morning, we wake up with fear and uncertainty. And now more than ever, we need to be mindful of our doings. We must prioritize self-care because taking care of ourselves might be a small gesture to others but it makes the biggest impact on their health. May this time also remind us to be kinder towards others, and most of all, to make rational decisions instead of panic, greed, selfishness, and racism.
I have seen articles about Mental Health flourish all over social media this past week. About how mental illness could be the next big problem after Covid-19 events, and I could hear my thoughts say “yes, possibly.”
Right before the government mandated the ECQ, I was able to attend a forum on depression and mental health issues. It was very relieving and helpful for people like me who seek clarifications. (Will write about this on a separate article) Anyway, social isolation was a part of the discussion and how it can be a great tool to improve oneself. May we take advantage of this free time to reflect on our mental being, social systems, the littlest touches of melancholy, our life events, and even our biological domains like our diet and daily activities.
To end this read, here’s a nice piece from Laura Kelly Fanucci:
When this is over,
may we never again take for granted
A handshake with a stranger
Full shelves at the store
Conversations with neighbors
A crowded theatre
Friday night out
The taste of communion
A routine checkup
The school rush each morning
Coffee with a friend
The stadium roaring
Each deep breath
A boring Tuesday
Life itself.
When this ends,
may we find
that we have become
more like the people
we wanted to be
we were called to be
we hoped to be
and may we stay
that way – better
for each other
because of the worst.
On a brighter note, Mother Nature is healing.
Missing the outside world for real. To better days ahead.
We got this.
