Be kind! We're all grieving what once was.

The whole world is grieving.

So many people are bitching and lashing out. But the thing is, everything has changed. Here we are, unable to even get near, much less hug someone for the most part. We can't have quality personal visits with others for the most part, we don't go to the grocery store the way we used to (it’s no longer a social event). For me, that isn't a problem. I detest shopping in ANY store. But for most, this is a huge culture shock and they aren't faring as well. Personally, I have backed away from social media because I am soooooo BURNED OUT on the seemingly constant anger and negativity.

 

It's obvious that we're all grieving the loss of what once was and struggling to adapt to what is currently going on. It's hard on everyone. Some are scared and haven't even been able to identify that, so it comes out in forms of anger. I am a recluse, so it isn't much of a change, but what I really miss are the little drop-in, short visits with my big sister (also a recluse) who would stop in when she had a gap of time between appointments (health related junk) and did not want to drive all the way home. We crammed a lot of words into that little amount of (quality) time! Most others are just not happy at all with being more "alone" and miss all the visits they once had, the way they once were.

Overall, the point I wanna make is that we need to try to be kinder! We need to realize that we're not the only ones going through this – We're in it together, distanced. Naturally, we're going to disagree on some things, but why can't we just agree to disagree? Why is the cruelty to others so necessary for some people? 

There's too much hate in this world and it's time we put an end to it. It is we who can make the difference. Put forth that effort.

There, I said it!