Date: July 10, 2022 (Sunday)

What were your thoughts when Covid-19 was still fresh from the world?

I already mentioned before that I started blogging around 2016, but I became inactive due to some reasons. Howbeit, when the infamous virus entered the frame, I realized that I actually wrote a draft on my blog dated April 1, 2021 as I checked on it earlier. It was not published so I guess it's safe to share it here with you.

Allow me to share with you my thoughts last 2021 when I still haven't met the BCH communities.

Stay at Home: Lockdown Thoughts

It's been a couple of months since the alarming news broke the internet: an infamous virus called Coronavirus who then named Covid-19 dominated the world. It's overwhelming how the events happened. In a blink of an eye, the quantity of 1 turned to thousands. It's sad how normal turned to hell and how sufferings have ruled the globe. 

How I wish that this world would be like a gadget. For instance, if you installed a year like 2020 and there's a virus, you can simply uninstall it, but it's not how it works. This is the reality and the reality is what we must face and live in. Just like our lives, the world that we live in isn't perfect as well.

Isn't it alarming? The moment we welcomed 2020, a lot of devastating news embarked before our eyes. It's just awful how things turned out this way, but it's not about the year. I know everything happens for a reason, and there's a reason why these things happen in the most unexpected way. Soon, when we connect the dots, rainbow will then appear.

Positive. Deaths. Recoveries. These are the words which always popup on the news. It resonates in every corner and I can't even contain the quantity it brings. But beyond that, because of this pandemic, I've learned a lot of things such as:

1. Being responsible enough with my health. I admit, I'm guilty with the thought that I'm not putting much effort with my health.

2. The importance as making time with the family. This pandemic made me realize how important it is to have time with the family and care for each one.

3. To take care of the earth more. For instance, a lot of positive things happen since the world is on lockdown; the earth is healing.

4. Make time for myself. I've learned time I've been so soaked with work that I forget to take care of my mental, emotional and even physical health.

5. The importance of freedom. We all know that this pandemic, made us quarantined in our own homes and not allowed to go out for our own good. 

6. Be a obedient. I've learned that if I will not follow what the government says, I'll surely be at risk.

7. Pray more. I'm guilty with the fact that I get distracted with the world and not having more time communicating to the Lord. This pandemic reminded me to honor God more and talk to Him more often.

Basically, this pandemic is a sad thing. But let's all be positive and hopeful that one day, this virus will nowhere be traced. Just keep safe always and don't forget the following:

1. Wash Hands

2. Social Distancing

3. Wear Mask

4. Stay Healthy

Remember, this may be the new normal, but everything will be fine soon. Let's work hand in hand and trust the process-- don't be hardheaded.

So those were my thoughts before when our world was still full of lockdowns. How about you? What were your thoughts back then?

Disclaimer: The thoughts shared are personal and solely belong to the writer.

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