Friday, May 08, 2020

Learning from home


The world as we know it, was turned upside down by a virus. Not a particularly lethal virus but nevertheless, a pandemic unprecedented in the modern times. 

I wondered what life will be like in 6 months? We are the lucky ones, life is pretty normal apart from home schooling our kids for now and all the social restrictions. And speaking of home schooling, I'm so so proud of my kid, what great story telling!

My heart aches for the thousands, if not millions who have, by absolutely no fault of their own, lost their jobs overnight. For the 3rd time in my 40 odd years of existence, my body is telling me subconsciously I'm stressed. 

Lives versus livelihood. 

Science versus perceptions.

Democracy versus autocracy.

Love versus hate.

In time of crisis things are often being viewed in extreme. 

If everyone follows James 1:19, myself included, the effect on the world will be ten times bigger than COVID-19. : "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry"