Okay...I have really tried to remain positive about this whole deal. And as the days go on I feel it getting more "real" than ever. I can't help but draw a comparison to when the US was attacked by Terrorists on September 11, 2001. No, I don't think (or at least I won't admit to you all
) that we were attacked by China or another countries. But what I do draw a comparison is the American Spirit.
After 9/11 the country as a whole was unified in spirit. Men and women were signing up for the military in droves. Volunteers were coming out of the wood work to assist people in need. Donations were coming in for victims. I could go on and on and on. Basically, we as a country, were on the same page and had likely have never been closer since World War II.
We don't necessarily need the same things as we did after the aftermath of 9/11. But what we do need is that same spirit of unity. People are just plane selfish right now. Ignoring simple tasks that could make us all safer and may even save lives. But no...schools are out and trampoline parks have never been busier. Chuck E. Cheese is packed. People are throwing down for items at grocery stores that will be restocked in the next day or two. These are just a few examples.
In short...I am disgusted by the human race right now.
I have no doubt that we will all get through this. It's just a matter of how quick we get over it.
So I am going to do my best to do my part. I was given a choice to work from home, even though it will be a huge inconvenience. But I am giving it a go. I am staying home as much as possible only to go out for things I need.
I likely won't be ordering out much, but if I do...I will be ordering take out (all our restaurants are ordered to close dining rooms but can still operate with take out food) from a local business that has no national corporate ties, as I believe the mom and pop businesses will be hit the hardest.
Yeah, I know...it's all doom and gloom right now. But be of good cheer. Being happy is good for health and the soul!
My main take-away here is that we all need to come together. Embrace the task at hand and be willing to do what is unexpected, uncomfortable, and necessary.
My wife has been saying, " Easy times makes a soft man." Well the opposite is true also, "Hard times make GREAT MEN!"
