My heart aches. It is not a new phenomena. Over the years many incidents have happened which have affected me in the same way. I know that I am not alone. Many good people suffer from all kinds of significant events that have upset the normal course of their lives. Bad people, too, have feelings and somehow events occurred which caused them to react in ways that are punishable. Certain events leave scars lasting a lifetime. Now we are in a crisis. It is a totally new situation. We are powerless in our efforts to control. We listen to experts, to the media, to the deniers, to those who find fault and we listen to our leaders: Mayors, Governors, and the President. Much is being done and as time passes, hope is revealed. This is us and we are the ones being affected and there is discourse which is formal and orderly, presenting much information and updates. Speakers present their thoughts in a rational way. The evidence from which they gather facts changes and their thoughts leave us uneasy and as things stay about the same we become weary. We second guess. The leaders are not always right and we must resolve condition with solutions coming from a balance of emotion and critical thinking. The heart and mind must be on the same page. We will be challenged for an indefinite period. We are not the only ones suffering and this fact is what causes my heart to ache. We are full of “it’s about me” and fail to consider our duty to serve others, who are helpless, in finding solutions to their problems which are very serious. Across the world there are droughts, tsunamis, flooding, infestation of locusts, lack of potable water and food, absence of housing, poor or no sanitation, a need for hospitals, misery caused by dictators, genocide, starvation, uncontrolled fires, persecution, hurricanes and disease. We do not hear extended news about these conditions from the media. Many help by volunteering their services and by contributions to pay for what is needed. There are those who stand by and do nothing even though they have the capability of doing great deeds. It causes me to wonder if they are playing god. We are praying more and will no doubt survive our crisis, but should not feel at ease until the pitiful conditions remaining in the world are put to rest. Our crisis may be a wake-up call. We must return to love, honor and respect. We have the capability and if we add desire, and the grace of God, will get the job done. Then the aches known so well by too many people will go away and be replaced with joy. Stanski March 27, 2020 ^
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