Maybe

Maybe it’s time we stopped thinking about how bad this situation is for us.

Maybe it’s time we stop hoarding toilet paper.

Maybe it’s time we acknowledge every healthcare worker risking their life for us.

Maybe it’s time we realize that xenophobia will get us nowhere.

Maybe it’s time we stop calling it the Chinese virus.

Maybe it’s time we pray, because there’s very little we can do otherwise.

Maybe it’s time we encouraged people to continue social distancing.

But. 

Maybe it’s time we look at the stars for the first time.

Maybe we should be thankful for this needed break we are all getting.

Maybe we should catch up on our sleep, open a blog, smell the flowers.

Maybe it’s time we sip our coffee and exhale our worries.

Maybe, just maybe, we should try going down the path of optimism.

Maybe it leads to happiness.