I’m writing this exactly one year after the Philippines went into lockdown.
I remember our collective fear and anxiety.
I remember the long lines in stores, the scramble for face masks, the questions over whether a face shield was really necessary.
Another thing I remember is generosity and kindness as people reached out to give to front liners and help those who were suffering.
I remember the hope we felt, the assurance that, if we stayed home and did our part, we could control the spread and we could get out of quarantine soon.
One year later, we’re still here.
I’m having a hard time today. And maybe you are too.
I want to let you know that it’s okay to cry, to grieve the year and all that we have lost, to be angry at incompetence and corruption, to sit in despair because the end of this still feels so far away.
Let the emotions move through you. It’s okay, it’s okay.
I’m sending you big love today. It doesn’t feel like much but I hope you get some comfort knowing that you’re not alone and that your pain is as honored here as your courage and your light are. Please treat yourself with so much tenderness over the next few days especially if your spirit feels a little weary and your heart a little wobbly.
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash.com.
