As you are already reading too many news, there is no point in going over any of the facts of what is happening. It is clear that the western world is in a crisis which has not happened before during the lifetime of many of us now in the best phase of our lives. We are all in a shock, afraid, and at least I feel quite helpless, when trying to think how to help the situation. I am not a trained physician, I barely can take care of myself, so what to think when there is a mixed message from the scientists, doctors, authorities and media? All I can do is try to stay calm, and put some perspective into this.
Us living in the western world take many things for granted. Most of us hold jobs or study rights (so we have some income either from our earnings or from the government - or bank loan, which we pay back after finishing studies and going to work). Most of us have a rather decent standard of living: we may even have luxuries such as getting groceries whenever and cook what we feel like, have interesting hobbies in our free time (perhaps some exotic or up-to date trendy sport), friends we meet regularly, and other things that we take for granted.
During a crisis like this, suddenly we realize that we can no longer continue doing everything the way we used to. It feels like in prison to stay at home, being afraid for your loved ones and worrying whether the economy will ever return to normal. This is definitely something that feels like a nightmare. I bet none of us could have imagined this being actually reality.
There is no way I can say that this is positive. (This is absolutely horrible, and I am scared as hell!). But to be able to understand what is happening, I have to try to put some perspective into this. Perhaps there are still things that make my life worth living, although I cannot get everything ready on my plate I used to be able to, or I cannot go to my favorite national park because of the limitations. Maybe this is the time to think what are the most meaningful things in our lives, and put some priorities into place.
For example, I realized that I end up having some stupid fights with my family. I stopped doing that, and all of a sudden there is more energy to the more important things. Also, when I need to keep the distance, I started calling more people that I had not called in ages. That was so rewarding! Also, I thought, how could I help those who are struggling, so I cooked or helped in some other way, and I felt great. In many ways my life has become more meaningful than before. And the funny thing is that I do not miss going shopping for clothes, or I do not really care if my hair looks messy cause I have not been to hair dresser.
After the realization that how many wonderful people there are in my life, that I truly care about, I feel there is actual sense into being alive and working hard. The whole point, perhaps, is to make each other happy, not just to struggle with the idea that why am I not constantly happy or satisfied.
I truly hope this situation will pass as fast as it started, and our loved ones will be ok. Let's act smart, listen to the authorities, focus on our jobs and routines, and let's build a better world when we come out of this terrible nightmare.
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