There is no sugar coating this, the trajectory of things don't look great. The threats are very real. It is ok to be scared, but don't let it take a life of its own and paralyze you in the form of panic. For there is still much we can do.
I firmly believe humanity will rise to the occasion. There are signs of it everywhere already. It begins with the simple act of washing one's hands, staying at home, to donating supplies, offering to pick up groceries for those who can't venture out. It radiates in the form of musicians spreading joy through singing, and trainers leading exercise routines on balconies.
And then there is human ingenuity at its best; those who convert distilleries to churn out hand sanitizers; those who are working steadfastly to find a cure; or creatively finding stop-gaps for shortages.
We may want to look towards our leaders and elective officials for guidance. But the reality is we have the power all along as a community, and as individuals who actively engage in the society, to make the difference. All it takes is simple courage practiced again and again to fuel the indomitable spirit.
Yes, the cost is great, there is no doubt about that, but what we will gain in the long run is perhaps the salvation of humanity. What we will perhaps see after all of this is the Renaissance of our times. I have absolute faith that when we confront our darkest hours together with acts of defiance great and small, we will rise again as a whole better for it. So howl back at the raging storm and say to it, "do your worst for here we will make our stand."
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