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What do you view as changes that will remain permanent?
What will eventually go back to what it was before?
Will the after be better than the before or will it just be different?
My thoughts.
Fears about being around others will remain for a long time but perhaps there will be a renewed sense of connection and community.
During stressful times we change and how we interact with others may end up changing dramatically.
For one, our sense of responsibility towards our neighbors and the elderly that have increased during this pandemic will hopefully be a trend that continues after the pandemic. Taking care of those who need us. When we work together we do better than when we go it alone.
When we first became aware of the pandemic many of us resisted the changes- the new reality. We fought against it wanting to preserve our comfortable "old" lives. Then many of us started realizing that we must adapt and accept the changes in order to survive and thrive.
We cannot control most of what is happening but we can control our reactions and behavior to what is happening. And we are forced to live in the moment. Taking things one day, one hour at a time. Taking moments of joy where we can knowing nothing is promised to us. We become resilient and adaptable and accommodating. The only way we can be to make it through. What is that quote? "Adapt or perish"
We will get through this but we will forever be changed. How that will translate to post pandemic IDK. But we will find out. And perhaps there will be many positive changes that come from this despite the tragic loss of so many lives. Will be learn from this and be better prepared for the (sure to come) next pandemic or whatever the next crisis is? Will we be kinder to each other? Will we take care of those who need us or fall back onto our old ways? Our sense of community, memory and time are all transformed. There will be lasting consequences. Time will tell how much we learned from this and if the valuable lessons translate to a brighter future for all.
Please share your thoughts re the new "normal" and the lasting consequences of this pandemic.
What will eventually go back to what it was before?
Will the after be better than the before or will it just be different?
My thoughts.
Fears about being around others will remain for a long time but perhaps there will be a renewed sense of connection and community.
During stressful times we change and how we interact with others may end up changing dramatically.
For one, our sense of responsibility towards our neighbors and the elderly that have increased during this pandemic will hopefully be a trend that continues after the pandemic. Taking care of those who need us. When we work together we do better than when we go it alone.
When we first became aware of the pandemic many of us resisted the changes- the new reality. We fought against it wanting to preserve our comfortable "old" lives. Then many of us started realizing that we must adapt and accept the changes in order to survive and thrive.
We cannot control most of what is happening but we can control our reactions and behavior to what is happening. And we are forced to live in the moment. Taking things one day, one hour at a time. Taking moments of joy where we can knowing nothing is promised to us. We become resilient and adaptable and accommodating. The only way we can be to make it through. What is that quote? "Adapt or perish"
We will get through this but we will forever be changed. How that will translate to post pandemic IDK. But we will find out. And perhaps there will be many positive changes that come from this despite the tragic loss of so many lives. Will be learn from this and be better prepared for the (sure to come) next pandemic or whatever the next crisis is? Will we be kinder to each other? Will we take care of those who need us or fall back onto our old ways? Our sense of community, memory and time are all transformed. There will be lasting consequences. Time will tell how much we learned from this and if the valuable lessons translate to a brighter future for all.
Please share your thoughts re the new "normal" and the lasting consequences of this pandemic.