I often hear “we are all in the same boat”, but that’s not exactly accurate. We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat. Your ship could be shipwrecked and mine might not be. Or vice versa.
For some, quarantine is optimal. A moment of reflection, of re-connection, easy in flip flops, with a cocktail or coffee. For others, this is a desperate financial & family crisis.
For some that live alone they’re facing endless loneliness. While for others it is peace, rest & time with their mother, father, sons & daughters.
With the increase in unemployment some are bringing in more money to their households than they were working. Others are working more hours for less money due to pay cuts or loss in sales.
Some were concerned about getting a certain chocolate for Easter while others were concerned if there would be enough bread, milk and eggs for the weekend.
Some want to go back to work because they don’t qualify for unemployment and are running out of money. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine.
Some are home spending 2-3 hours/day helping their child with online schooling while others are spending 2-3 hours/day to educate their children on top of a 10-12 hour workday.
Some have experienced the near death of the virus, some have already lost someone from it and some are not sure if their loved ones are going to make it. Others don’t believe this is a big deal.
Some have faith in God and expect miracles during this 2020. Others say the worst is yet to come.
So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different.
Each of us will emerge, in our own way, from this storm. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, actually seeing.
We are all on different ships during this storm experiencing a ππ²πΏπ π±πΆπ³π³π²πΏπ²π»π π·πΌππΏπ»π²π.
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This is so true.
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Reblogged this on My Wellbeing and Learning Journey and commented:
This is so true. “We are in the same storm, but not the same boat.”
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Thank you so much Liz! x
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Very well written. In these words perhaps we can find some much needed compassion.
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Indeed Ruth x
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What we do have in common is the uncertainty of voyaging through this stormy sea.
Stay safe. Stay strong.
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You also Chris x
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Bless you x
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Good post. We should certainly keep all this in mind when we’re tempted to judge.
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I felt that too x
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yes best
at it s nineteen
worst
alone
fine by me
see
cos i m odd
weird
fetid
to the normal person
but shit
i am chomping at my bit anyways~
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Reblogged this on pensitivity101 and commented:
This is so very true. We are all facing the same issues, but our circumstances are different.
Keep safe everyone.
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Thank you so much pensitivity101 x
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This is so true and so profound. I count my blessings every day and try to remain aware of how comparatively lucky my family has been.
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I feel the same way xx
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Reblogged this on Stine Writing and commented:
I wanted to reblog this because it is so well written. Thank you Lilly for your posting it.
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Thank you Stine for sharing with others x
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This is so true! Thank you for this reminder: Not everyone’s circumstances are the same, so choosing kindness and respect is always a great idea.
I hope you are doing well Lilly!
Blessings! β₯β₯
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I just keep putting one foot in front of the other, getting on with things! blessings to you xx
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This post really does encompass so many perspectives. I think a lot of people can only see and feel the situations right next to them, and it’s hard to understand what someone else is going through in another town, state, family, financial or health situation. I hope, and pray, we get through this quickly, and still have a heart for others, no matter if we agree or disagree. We still need to care for, and try to understand, one another. Most of us, in one way or another are unsettled, and fearful.
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Exactly right Lisa, blessings and stay safe x
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It is a time of deep reflection as to what I have achieved in life. It is the finding of God in my old age that deeply moved me. Test past by one single moment in time.Meaning of life presented before my very eyes.I garden all day in the sun eat well and nothing much has changed but when shopping observe the rules of space between people and washing hands is vital to life never mind just virus. Many go to a toilet never wash hands and that to me is how this virus came to spread.Clean and tidy is the code for life my dear mother so informed me as a child.So right she was.Here in my garden world workshop and life so sweet alone with my thoughts and happy to dig, concrete plants, and weed, design and plan and build. What joy it all is to be alive today. each day is another gift so respect and love it and your life will change to love each moment as the last.
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Hi Sir Kevin, did you get my message about my new email address? xx
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I tried to write a post like this a few weeks ago, but I think the idea with the same storm and different ships really sums it up.
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Thank you Kirsty, I don’t know who the original author is, but I loved it and wanted to share!
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Thank you!
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Very important message, thank you for reminding us. I have seen some other reminders including a picture of two dogs, one short and the other taller. The mud mark on the taller dog was barely to his knees, but the shorter dog it was much higher. I thought it was very illustrative.
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Yes, there are lessons all around! Thank you for reading.
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Same storm different excellent way to describe what is going on for individuals.
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Thank you so much for reading x
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When you relate it so profoundly it becomes obvious we are not in the same boat. Everyone has a different experience. Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom
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Thank you so much for reading Beverley.
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You are most welcome.
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Nice blog β¨
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Thank you!
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My pleasure, followed you! π€
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Good message πππ»
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Thank you!
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So true
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Thank you, Lily! Good article!
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Thank you for reading Masoud.
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This is absolutely accurate and it could’ve been a time where we recognize different perspectives, but I’m afraid it’s been a time of judgment and shame, instead.
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Sad isn’t it xx
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So true! I agree! For those who are vulnerable or isolated, its no picnic! great post! xoxo
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Thank you Carol anne xx
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Reblogged this on Zachariarian and commented:
Look out, a worthy read…
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Much appreciated, following you also.
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A nice read indeed
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Thank you so much!
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Ellie, thank you for posting this valuable perspective!
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Thanks Cheryl!
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