“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control,
shift your energy to what you can create.”
― Roy T. Bennett
I felt, I was feeling not so well. I was experiencing a throbbing headache and it was as though I had a construction site, continuously drilling deep inside my mind. Subconsciously, I was building walls of fear, anxiety and fatigue within myself. And I really didn’t know what to do.
Covid-19 news has brought about much pain, each day and night.
Sadness, emotional stress and tension, addictive anticipation about the latest Covid-19 situation filled days, since the start of 2020. This was something so faraway initially. While in its early stages, the Coronavirus started out in the East and was so foreign to many countries around the world. And without warning, booms, this virus took the world by storm.
This virus knows no status, no religion, no ethnicity. We are all equal, we are all just human; fragile little creatures. And we as human beings, instinctively want to live.
It was only the start of April, but the number of infected cases were already increasing exponentially all around the world. Death was looming. Anyone could potentially be infected, and they were just, so close. So close. And getting closer, each and every moment. Nobody knows, who could be infected, next?
Any unusual cough or sneeze might trigger this anxiety alarm button — “Am I infected?”, “What will happen to me?”, “What about my family, close friends and even workplace colleagues?” And hundreds of other illogical emotions begin flooding the brains.
Yesterday, it wasn’t even 10 pm, yet. On this Friday night, I turned off the bedroom lights, my head hit the pillow and I attempted to shut the surrounding sounds. It was to no avail. I was stressed out, trying to cope with the waves of announcements announced by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the special 4pm Live announcement earlier on in the day.
Home is everyone’s safe haven. But I got to admit, I brought many of the negative emotions home, unknowingly. With the build up of emotions, I felt like I couldn’t carry on anymore. My eyelids were heavy.
Fear clouded my vision. And soon, I felt warm tears trickled down my cheeks. Is it I finally broke down and cried? I fear. I fear so much, to the extent that I began to imagine: what would happen if I was a suspected case or a confirmed one?
This mental turmoil caused me much anxiety. And I am not alone in this.
Many would have felt the same fear as I did. Perhaps, the sense of helplessness is one of the keywords in this Covid-19 episode. We all watch the drama unfold before our eyes. And nobody knows how long it will take, before the world recovers from this pandemic. Yet, it’s slowly killing us inside.
This virus has limitless possibilities. And only time could tell where the world was heading to, with this naughty Covid-19 virus.
My headache just wouldn’t go away. I jumped out from bed, approximately 2 hours later, feeling much uneasiness in my stomach. I know, it was fear, slowly killing me inside. I am lost. I am unsure how long I could hang on. Please answer our prayer.
Dear shining star,
Please lead us through this dark storm.
Give us strength, hope and wisdom, to overcome this, together.
Have faith — Everything’s going to be alright.
Every day is a new day. And as we battle this pandemic together, now is the golden time to unleash your creative juices. Imagine the arts, the songs, the writing and the stories that will be born from this time?
And it is in times of crisis, the power of love and community can be seen with touching videos of people sharing and giving love. Many started spreading positive quotes, messages, songs and art works online. Allow that resilience and creativity that is innate in you, to spread. Be the one to bring hope, joy and optimism to your loved ones.
Ask yourself, what more can you do? Who do you want to be, during this Covid-19 outbreak?
Saw this image being shared on the internet :)
The story of humanity, will not end with us being annihilated by the Coronavirus. We will overcome. We are resilient human beings and our minds can run far and wide. And yes, you reading this right now, you are a resilient being and this is definitely going to make you stronger. Believe me.
As we brave through this challenging period, we might feel the fear and anxiety, but we can also be aware of the creativity and compassion in us, awaiting to be unleashed. This is the time for humans to reanalyze the world we live in. Perhaps this is an opportunity for humankind to make a more sustainable world.
The world is waiting, for all of us.
Thank you for braving this storm, together. 🌟 Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Healthy. :)
“It will be a long fight. But if any country can see this through, it is Singapore.” - PM Lee, 2020
