Advice from a friend - difficult but true

[kpete]

As governors are trying to figure out how to ease back in to a new normal, please remember:

🛑 Some people don’t agree with the state opening.... that’s okay. Be kind.

🏡 Some people are still planning to stay home.... that’s okay. Be kind.

🦠 Some are still scared of getting the virus and a second wave happening....that’s okay. Be kind.

💰 Some are sighing with relief to go back to work knowing they may not lose their business or their homes....that’s okay. Be kind.

👩🏾‍⚕️Some are thankful they can finally have a surgery they have put off....that’s okay. Be kind.

📝 Some will be able to attend interviews after weeks without a job....that’s okay. Be kind.

😷 Some will wear masks for weeks....that’s okay. Be kind.

💅🏻 Some people will rush out to get the hair or nails done.... that’s okay. Be kind.

❤️ The point is, everyone has different viewpoints/feelings and that’s okay. Be kind.

We each have a different story. If you need to stay home, stay home. But be kind.

Please be kind....

If you need to go out, just respect others when in public and be kind!

Don’t judge fellow humans because you’re not in their story. We all are in different mental states than we were months ago. So remember, be kind.


(kp: i consider myself a liberal, i try to have an open mind. It is SO very difficult to remember kindness in these difficult times. My friend is right to remind me. I need to be reminded of this A LOT)

[lostnfound]

1. Some people are having PTSD from watching so many patients die...that's okay, be kind?

Some people brought COVID-19 home from the hospital and gave it to a family member... that’s okay, be kind?

Some people are being forced to work without personal protection...that’s okay, be kind?

Some people are digging group graves in New York...saying goodbye to parents over an iPad...mourning alone For two weeks afterward...that’s okay, be kind?

This list seems to equate some things that aren't exactly equal, while ignoring the facts that go beyond simple preferences or opinions.

[gratuitous]

2. The American people sacrificed a lot in the last 8 to 10 weeks

And the administration did diddly/squat with the time we bought for them, unless you count Trump's golf outings, rallies, and daily kvetchfests. I am not inclined to be kind.

[Stuart G]

3. Yes, it is hard, but your words, "...very difficult to remember kindness in these difficult times"

are totally true. Thank You for post and service to DU.