We turn to hope, no matter what comes our way.
We see the light coming out of the darkness
To guide our path regardless of the madness.
We turn to God for some real relief
Have Faith, have courage
If you only believe.
Tears in Uncertain Times
Filled with fear and confusion
Consumed by my thoughts of uncertain times
Searching for answers that would lead
To an awakening of truth
An outlet, an escape from the fear which grips my soul
When I remember the world that will be no more
Darkened into submission
Never the same as we move toward a reset
We are paralyzed by change
Having no idea what’s coming next
I cry silently in the darkness for lost memories
Of what was and what will never be again
As we crash into a different world
Awakening to new technologies
Extremely concerned with the storms of tomorrow.
Pat Fagan
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I Am Black
Everyday, I look at a mirror, my reflection reminds me
I am Black
Everyday, I exist in a world filled with racism and discrimination
I am reminded, I am Black
You know what…in spite of all the horrendous trials and tribulations
Our Ancestors endured, suffering through slavery
Broken, tortured, raped, and oppressed
I come from a strong lineage of people who are strong, determined
Never willing to give up
To fight for change, equality, and denounce racism
I am proud to be Black
Black lives do matter as they are brutalized by the police
Communities impacted by systemic racism
Kept down from moving ahead
Believing and hoping for a better future
In which all lives matter
A world that doesn’t discriminate based on color
Yes, I believe in a world that is fair for us all
Racist attitudes seek to divide
Rather than love which intends to unite us
I can’t breathe.
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Are you kidding me?
You want to do what? Did you say open up the country on May 1, while we’re still counting the dead. Are we really ready to put people at risk of getting Covid-19?
I just stocked up on all this toilet tissue, now what…
Seriously, what the heck is going on?
Do we have proper guidelines in place where we can feel comfortable going back to a sense of normalcy?
Even with some guidelines, it will be a false sense of security. I guess we all have to wait and see…
I believe this is going to take time. No one feels safe enough to go back to work, let alone social un-distancing during this outbreak.
We have been programmed to separate, wear masks, and fear for our lives. Now before this virus is a blip on the screen, we are talking about opening the country.
There is so much we don’t know about this virus. We are still learning more everyday.
I get it… it’s a matter of economics.
It won’t be easy to resume our economies without having massive negative impacts across the globe.
What if things progress where there are more fatalities because we went back too early?
Keep in mind, there are no vaccines to date. And no one really knows when this will be a reality.
This Pandemic is going to be here for the forseeable future. Unless we can get it under control, it will continue to be part of our world.
So are we really willing to put people at risk?
I am not comfortable going back into the workplace so soon. Therefore, before I put my family at risk, I may have to make a personal decision as to the best way to proceed.
My job consists of working around alot of people all the time. I have no problem in going back when things change for the better but not right now, I won’t feel safe.
We all have to make our own decision as to the best way to proceed. Financially, it’s very difficult for people to stay out of work indefinitely.
We all have responsibilities which weighs very heavily on our minds if it’s not dealt with in a timely manner.
The pressure of not being able to pay your bills or put food on the table is enormous.
I understand! However, our safety as well as our family is extremely important.
What should you do?
Be cautious yet optimistic about the future.
Our leaders are trying to come up with a gameplan. We all have to decide if we are willing to take the chance to go back to our jobs, schools, or businesses.
The testing phase might help if everyone gets tested. At least you have a sense of comfort. But there are not enough test kits to go around at this time.
Unless our government can get this under control, we will be swimming in the unknown for a very long time.
Don’t get me wrong, I am so tired of being quarrantined..
This is a matter of life and death. Safety for all of our families is at a crossroad.
We have been told by the media to stay indoors. Is it in the air?
Now without having assurance that the spread is contained, they are considering opening the country by the end of the month
I guess I will wait to see what happens before I venture out….
What do you think?
2021 update…well the vaccines are out and life has not resumed to normal..I believe people think they will resume their lives prior to the Pandemic. Unfortunately that will never be the case.
A new normal is on the horizon and it may not be what we all anticipate. Things are changing tremendously as we speak. Businesses are changing their original format and technology will dominate becoming the next chapter for the whole world.
So where do we go from here post Pandemic? Will vaccines become the new normal?
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Living in Fear
Bombarded by the daily news briefing and the constant barrage of information about the Coronavirus, we are being told to stay home.
Fear has gripped our nation while our streets and public places remain empty. Businesses are closed for fear of spreading the coronavirus.
We are no longer socially or physically active but deactivated from everything we know and loved about our lives.
We are connected by our devices which keeps us engaged for a period of time.
Jobs are being lost and our lives are on hold. Our ability to pay our bills is at a standstill.
The economies of the world are in a state of limbo. It remains uncertain as to the gravity of damage this quarantine would cause while affecting the future of jobs and companies ability to sustain their existence.
What we took for granted, our freedoms, were stripped away in a matter of months by a virus.
It has created a crisis which may take a considerable amount of time to get back to some semblance of normalcy.
This Pandemic which is making its way around our world from country to country does not care about race, ethnicity, or our cultural differences.
It is a deadly and silent killer that is treacherous, spreading quickly around the world.
People are living in fear without having any knowledge of when this will come to an end.
We are all currently on lockdown, in self quarantine in fear of getting the coronavirus.
“Stay Home” is our new directive by those who are leading the charge. Now we are told to wear masks when we go out and about which is a good idea.
So we hunker down, day after day, in isolation in fear of going outside even to the pharmacy or grocery store.
THE FEAR FACTOR
Am I concerned about getting the Coronavirus?
We all should be cautious… so I do what I can to avoid sickness.
I can’t tell you how many times I walk around my house wiping door knobs and everything in between.
One day goes into the next and after awhile you start questioning what day it is…
We are eating more for comfort in order to deal with our stress and anxieties.
When my job decided to put a considerable amount of workers on furlough, I realized that there is a strong possibility they may not rehire their workers if things continue to deteriorate.
I checked my weight recently. I almost had a heart attack when I got on the scale. In 2 weeks, I gained some extra pounds which was not necessarily on my agenda.
But I’ve come to my senses…. finally! I have decided to do something about it otherwise this body would be unrecognizable.
FEAR even for the bravest among us has temporarily stolen our lives.
I can’t say I blame for feeling like things are spinning out of control.
Someone very close to me was diagnosed with Covid 19. So I’ve been the caretaker for the last two weeks.
I got more concerned about the virus after seeing the numbers of cases in the world going up day after day.
It took 14 days before he showed any signs of improvement. He had the cough, fever and other symptoms. It was like the flu except more intense.
I am so thankful that he is feeling better.
Never give up on the power of prayer. Be strong and have faith.
Eat healthy and take your nutritional supplements like Vitamin C. It is not a cure but will help build up your immune system.
Not everyone will die from this virus, but many people will get sick while others will be asymptomatic.
I understand the fear people are feeling and their reluctance to go out for fear of bringing the virus back to their loved ones.
Are you currently living in fear?
With all the bad news reported daily, we can’t help but feel like our world is falling apart.
I’m so drained by the amount of information we are supposed to disseminate in order to keep safe.
Have you come to grips with the health crisis?
I feel so overwhelmed by what’s going that I can’t even think straight.
My life feels like it’s turned upside down and I am paralyzed to a certain degree by fear.
It does not stop me from getting things done, but it’s constantly on my mind like a dark cloud which wont go away.
Fear of the unknown is powerful. Our world is in crisis. My fear is more connected to the future results of this pandemic on all our lives and entire social structure.
The impact on our children, friends, and family is enormous.
Before the coronavirus was even a byword, I was so optimistic about life.
But are we losing sight to what really matters?
Yes, there is alot going on and there is enough fear to keep us extremely anxious and distress.
Listening to the news all day everyday can keep us all in a state of despair.
My suggestion, turn off the news channels, youtube videos and other sources which keeps you in a state of perpetual fear.
Find some creative ways to bring back a sense of normalcy into your homes.
Refrain from talking about it as much as possible especially around your children.
Watch some movies or find something else to do in order to keep distracted from our new reality.
Taking on a new project around your home is exactly what you need.
There are alot of people out there who are trying to bring smiles by connecting online through music, comedy and other creative activities to help others through this nightmare.
What really matters is our ability to stay home and spend some much needed time with our loved ones.
Get back to reconnecting in meaningful ways with those you care about. This is the real meaning of life, building relationships.
We can’t control what life throws our way but we can choose how we react to it at any given time.
Fear dominates our landscape for the moment. But don’t let it rule the day. It wont last forever.
We are living in unprecedented times. This has never happened in the history of the world to this extent…
Hope conquers fear……..God is in control of it all.
Scattered Thoughts in Life 