It has been interesting to watch the development of the pandemic and how people are reacting. This is definitely my generation being put to the test.
Previous generations have dealt with the Vietnam War, the Depression, and World War II. In World War II in particular the world came together to defeat evil. After that test, the decade of the fifties was the most prosperous decade in years.
I would like to think that the pandemic is teaching us the resilience, unity, and selflessness that past crises have taught previous generations.
Marcus Aurelius once wrote something like this "it is the bees' job to swarm and make the honey, so too it is a human's job to make humanity better".
In the past month, I have undergone a coronavirus test and, for the first time in my life, I am happy that something turned out negative. Getting to the testing centre however proved to be the biggest test of all. When I contacted the Covid-19 Hotline they told me that a taxi would not deliver me to the testing centre for fear of contracting the virus. This fear is understandable but there are many brave men and women on the front lines fighting the virus.
This is why since the start of the pandemic, I have endeavoured to add extra positivity into the world. With social media posts about never giving up and being positivity paratroopers. I have also started a collection of videos titled Lessons from a Disability with the aim to help those who are struggling; to understand there are many ways to get through anything.
We are stronger together. Humanity is up to the test.
Previous generations have dealt with the Vietnam War, the Depression, and World War II. In World War II in particular the world came together to defeat evil. After that test, the decade of the fifties was the most prosperous decade in years.
I would like to think that the pandemic is teaching us the resilience, unity, and selflessness that past crises have taught previous generations.
Marcus Aurelius once wrote something like this "it is the bees' job to swarm and make the honey, so too it is a human's job to make humanity better".
In the past month, I have undergone a coronavirus test and, for the first time in my life, I am happy that something turned out negative. Getting to the testing centre however proved to be the biggest test of all. When I contacted the Covid-19 Hotline they told me that a taxi would not deliver me to the testing centre for fear of contracting the virus. This fear is understandable but there are many brave men and women on the front lines fighting the virus.
This is why since the start of the pandemic, I have endeavoured to add extra positivity into the world. With social media posts about never giving up and being positivity paratroopers. I have also started a collection of videos titled Lessons from a Disability with the aim to help those who are struggling; to understand there are many ways to get through anything.
We are stronger together. Humanity is up to the test.
Put To The Test
In the scales of life, from worst to best
The coronavirus is putting humanity to the test.
This pandemic will establish quality of performance and reliability
So when you experience frustration in social isolation, listen to the lessons from a disability.
There were gas masks in World War II;
If we don't listen to the medical experts, this time it will be oxygen masks for me and you.
Washing your hands and wearing a face mask therefore becomes a heroic task.
When you get a coronavirus test, it may leave you with a bitter taste
But use it as a reminder of the challenge we have all faced.
Do not forget to keep our physical distance,
Use it as a sign of humanity's unbreakable assistance.
Let us remember all those who are now at rest and do our best
To beat this coronavirus that has put us to the test.
© Chris Van Ingen - 4 July 2020
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