I think it’s pretty common – both in general and especially during this pandemic – to ask how people are doing; most automatically reply that they’re doing well. But you often see in their eyes that all is not well: either they’re scared of getting sick or someone they know has Covid-19. Yesterday a good friend let us know that his brother is in ICU on a ventilator: this news stunned us and brought the pandemic a little closer to home. It’s a silent killer: all the more reason to be kind because many you meet may be fighting this hard battle. They probably won’t tell you, choosing to just say everything’s okay. You never know. Several gaming businesses recently reported a growing number of Covid-19 cases among their employees; one reported an employee death. The news this weekend reported record numbers of new cases in several states and that’s a sober reminder that this pandemic is far from over. So, when you see someone, just be kind: practice safety and let them know you care. That’s not so hard, and it can make all the difference for you and them. These are indeed difficult times, but we all can do this simple thing to make it a little less dangerous. That kind of kindness matters today.
Plato (428-348 BCE): Classical Greek Philosopher and Mathematician
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