Lockdown 60

Lockdown Day 60 - 25 May 2020

The Prez has spoken. And lockdown life goes on. But....a little better and brighter. For people like me it was so great that Mr Prez gave us a speech with lots of info, being very clear where his loyalties lie. No puppet Prez present. Just a man who wants to beat a virus. I can live with that. Even accept a few strict rules for a Prez with a genuine heart. And I confirm I am glad that it’s not my job. 

So next week my yearning to go walking any time during the day is granted and I shall be thankful for every minute of green. The thought of Lockdown level 3 made me wonder if we are still just surviving, or can we actually thrive? Thriving means to flourish or grow vigorously in the right environment. Question is, is Lockdown a growth inducing environment? 

Let’s look at our smoker population. They never skipped a cig. No matter which rules were dished out and what the cost was, not to mention venturing into black market retail. I suppose it is safe to say their addiction has thrived. And did they grow? Well I suppose the use of the cig escalated in an effort to curb stress. The real growth happened in the black market. And they will go on exploiting as long as this cig ban is enforced. Brownie points for growth, zero for long term health. Survivors. 

Also, the curfew at night will be lifted. I wonder what for. Not that I am complaining, but it's just a little peculiar. Where would I go after 20h00 hours that doesn't require a permit? Window shopping? Scenic drive? I thought the whole point of level 3 was to get the economy going but keeping the people home as far as possible. Well, maybe I shall go pick up a Big Mac after midnight. Just because. And on the way home stop for a bull of a shake at you know who. Brownie points for fast food, zero for my long term health. Survivors. 

So maybe we should stop to think how we could thrive instead. How we could make it better. For our housemates. For ourselves. For others in need of someone who will just listen for a minute. For those around us struggling to stand. In doing this, we will stand taller, see further and run a good race. 

And to pray for us all to become giants and warriors in our trades. Mindful of Who the conductor of this symphony is. In the end, the rhythm of heaven should be proof of a thriving people who march to the tune of a God who's got this.