I've experienced writer's block (condition of being unable/uninspired to write) for the past several months, for how can anyone be motivated to write given the depressing state we've been through (and is still going through) for the last couple of years.
The pandemic has caused havoc worldwide and there seems to be no indication that it will end soon. Despite measures undertaken by WHO (World Health Organization) and governments of countries to curb the problem, it seems to be a desperate move for there is no way we can fight an invisible enemy.
Experts say the pandemic will soon end, and we must prepare for the "new normal" life.
I almost believed that for a while, because during the holiday season, cases were down to 100 a day which paved the way for government to ease its restrictions.
But at the onset of 2022, cases suddenly sprung up to about 30,000 a day as a result of the omicron variant, which was higher than the average of 20,000 last year brought about by its counterpart (delta).
The increase in cases resulted in a snowball effect, not only in restrictions, but more importantly, escalated fear among the people. It brought us back to square one, and from all indications there's no way we are nearing the "new normal" life.
Lately medical experts have been saying that our situation will soon be shifting from pandemic to endemic.
No reason to rejoice, because it simply means there is no way for the virus to disappear. Truth be told, we were not able to conquer or defeat the virus. In essence, we have to accept the fact that we have to live with the virus for the rest of our lives, or get used to its presence just like the common cold, cough or fever.
For this reason, a serious introspection would be very valuable, or time for a much needed soul searching.
While we still can, let us appreciate the people we have in our lives, like family, friends or those who matter most to us.
In these times of uncertainty, we'll never know what lies ahead.
During the past month, I went through a distressing situation after losing five relatives in a span of two weeks. Five in a row, over so short a time, is truly heartbreaking.
So let us treasure our loved ones while there is still time. Make them feel our love.
Leave no room for regrets, for life is so unpredictable.
