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As governors are trying to figure out how to ease back in to a new normal, please remember:
🛑 Some people dont agree with the state opening.... thats okay. Be kind.
🏡 Some people are still planning to stay home.... thats okay. Be kind.
🦠 Some are still scared of getting the virus and a second wave happening....thats okay. Be kind.
💰 Some are sighing with relief to go back to work knowing they may not lose their business or their homes....thats okay. Be kind.
👩🏾?⚕️Some are thankful they can finally have a surgery they have put off....thats okay. Be kind.
📝 Some will be able to attend interviews after weeks without a job....thats okay. Be kind.
😷 Some will wear masks for weeks....thats okay. Be kind.
💅🏻 Some people will rush out to get the hair or nails done.... thats okay. Be kind.
❤️ The point is, everyone has different viewpoints/feelings and thats okay. Be kind.
We each have a different story. If you need to stay home, stay home. But be kind.
Please be kind....
If you need to go out, just respect others when in public and be kind!
Dont judge fellow humans because youre not in their story. We all are in different mental states than we were months ago. So remember, be kind.
(kp: i consider myself a liberal, i try to have an open mind. It is SO very difficult to remember kindness in these difficult times. My friend is right to remind me. I need to be reminded of this A LOT)
lostnfound
(16,190 posts)Some people brought COVID-19 home from the hospital and gave it to a family member... thats okay, be kind?
Some people are being forced to work without personal protection...thats okay, be kind?
Some people are digging group graves in New York...saying goodbye to parents over an iPad...mourning alone For two weeks afterward...thats okay, be kind?
This list seems to equate some things that aren't exactly equal, while ignoring the facts that go beyond simple preferences or opinions.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)And the administration did diddly/squat with the time we bought for them, unless you count Trump's golf outings, rallies, and daily kvetchfests. I am not inclined to be kind.
Stuart G
(38,445 posts)are totally true. Thank You for post and service to DU.