What we learned or did we?

 

“When you're down and out

When you're on the street

When evening falls so hard

I will comfort youI'll take your part

Oh, when darkness comes

And pain is all around.”

Every day is a new adventure. Some days you’re on top of the world, some right in the middle, and others…they just suck. We have all had them and for some, getting up from being down is a real struggle—-these are the times when a “friend in need, is a friend in deed.”

Today’s “Snap. Shot.” is not meant to be a downer, actually I am hoping it lifts some to go help others. I have been on both sides of the table, and I know it feels good when someone cares or you are the one doing the caring. During the past few years, through no fault of anyone, we have experienced one of the most difficult times of our lives. Unless you were around 102 years ago when the last pandemic was around—-we were not prepared for what was about ready to happen; for most of us, we suddenly became confined to our dwellings. No friends, no family, and no outside world…I still can’t believe it happened, but with all of those who lost their lives, it did.

Yet, with all of the loss, we suddenly found ways to do things differently; we communicated through our screens, we talked on the phone (yes, that device you hold in your hand is actually a phone) and suddenly we put all of the “me, me” on to the “we, we.” The world bonded in a very unique way, and we yearned for the days when we could once again be normal. I am not sure if we will ever be at that place again, but it is getting better.

However, what about those who have still yet to recover? Those who lost loved ones, relationships, jobs and much more? It’s a time when we have to reach back and once again be human; my sense is, as I have now begun traveling once more, that a lot has been forgotten…and it doesn’t feel good. 

If you know someone who is alone, or you suspect needs a hand, reach out. If you don’t know someone like this, do something nice for someone when you encounter them and is a complete stranger. Open a door, say, “Hello,” let them cut inline, you just might make their day—if not theirs, yours for sure.

The photo above was taken in Colorado a few months ago. High on a hill stood a bush with no other tall vegetation around it. It reminded me of how lonely it was during the pandemic—we were not allowed to be within 6 feet of one another,  covered our faces, and were terrified to be human contact with out fear taking over. I learned a lot during these times, and most of all, I learned the importance of friendship.

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