What a week! Fear of becoming infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) is the primary topic in the news and social media. We are creating a spirit of fear! A close second is the new recreational pastime of bashing leaders for doing something different than what today’s fickle hindsight might indicate.
Instead of coronavirus fear, let’s fear the risk of ignoring a young, struggling family with little food and no child care now that schools have closed.
Instead of hoarding 96 rolls of toilet paper, let’s fear for the elderly neighbor on their last roll.
Instead of clogging social media with leader bashing, let’s fear ignoring the parent of a sick child next door who is running low on prescription meds.
Instead of joining the online noise that increases hysteria, let’s fear the selfishness that makes us take the last canned goods from grocery shelves.
Instead of driving bloated SUV’s filled with grocery store plunder, let’s fear for those relying on public transportation for jobs and healthcare who could use a lift.
Instead of letting a crisis define America as selfish, critical, fearful, and negative, let’s meet this crisis with unselfishness, forgiveness, courage, and hope.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV.
I say no to hoarding, no to suspicion, no to fear and paranoia.
I say yes to sharing, yes to hand washing, yes to courage and hope, yes to caring for the sick around us, yes to helping those in need in our neighborhoods.
I challenge you to share this and any other positive message!
Click for CDC’s simple wisdom about how to protect yourself and those around you