If we compare the global pandemic
To an earthquake
A seismic event
The winter of ’22-’23 is an aftershock
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It’s important to prepare
For aftershocks too
Even if they aren’t as violent
As the original threat itself
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Help those who need help
Educate, take precautions
Immune systems are structures
Being re-fortified
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Avoid unsafe areas
Keep first-aid and necessities stocked
Keep encouraging and bolstering too
Share provisions with those in need
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We live on a faultline
Everyone faces fear differently
As we shakily move forward
Keeping together is more important than ever
❄️
Winter 2023
I’m shaken. I think everyone is and that’s the natural response to a global shift. It’s disheartening, discouraging as fear stretches beyond the pandemic. There’s no “new normal” that I can see, just billions of individuals struggling to carry on. Is “normal” even necessary for a good life?
Going forward, we seem to be much more self-aware and adaptable. Are these good things? For survival, we need both hope and strategy. Get hope from helping one another. Be prepared, well-educated, and responsible. Remember, invisible things mold our collective future – threats, but also fears and broken hearts.
Thank you for reading! 💙
Voice of Reason 