The reality of life whether during
pandemic or not is: We are all in the same
storm, but not in the same boat or we are
all in the same boat but not in the same
storm. The difference is in our attitude; our
faith has to be greater that our fear.
Here’s an article inspired by the
writing of Andi Fetzner about the poem: “We
are not in the same Boat.”
We heard
that we are in the same boat. But it’s not
like that. We are in the same storm, but not
in the same boat. Your ship can be
shipwrecked and mine might not be, or vice
versa. For some, quarantine is optimal, a
moment of reflection, of re-connection,
easy, in flip flops, with a whiskey or tea.
For others, this is a desperate crisis. For others, it is facing loneliness. For some: peace, rest time, vacation, yet for others, torture: How am I going to pay my bills? Some were concerned about a brand of chocolate for Easter.
The quality of your life is in
direct proportion to the amount
of uncertainty you can
comfortably deal with.-Tony
Robbins |
Others were
concerned about the bread for the weekend,
or if the noodles would last for a few more
days. Some were in their “home office”.
Others are looking through trash to survive.
Some want to go back to work because they
are running out of money. Others want to
kill those who break the quarantine. Some
need to break the quarantine to stand in
line at the banks, others to escape.
Others criticize the government for the lines. Some have experienced the near-death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it, some are not sure their loved ones are going to make it, and some don’t even believe this is a big deal. Some of us who are well now may end up experiencing it, and some believe they are infallible and will be blown away if or when this hits someone they know. Some have faith in God and expect miracles during 2020. Others say the worse is yet to come.
Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.-William James |
So,
friends, we are not in the same boat. We are
going through a time when our perceptions
and needs are
completely
different. And each one will emerge, in his
own way, from that storm; some with a tan
from their pool, others with scars on the
soul. It is very important to see beyond
what is seen at first glance. Not just
looking, more than looking, or seeing. See
beyond the political party, beyond biases,
beyond the nose on your face. Do not
underestimate the pain of others if you do
not feel it. Do not judge the good life of
others. Do not condemn the bad life of
others. Don’t be a judge. Let us not judge
the one who lacks, as well as the one who
exceeds him. We are on different ships
looking to survive.
Let everyone
navigate their route with respect, empathy
and responsibility. Let us stay
non-judgmental and being kind to each other
and try to help and support one another
whenever we can.