A Lockdown Story
By: Lawrence Mbata
My lock down experience is one that I can call “A Transition” or “A Rebirth.”
I had moments of understanding myself better.
I understood that life should not be taken too serious, because everyone is gonna die someday.
I have never been as charitable as I was during the lockdown. I used the moments to show more kindness.
I studied Social Psychology and Theology. I became more aware of the possibility of paying less attention to the few things we give too much value to.(Internet, Mobile Gadgets, Businesses etc.)
I gave more attention to loving and bonding with family, friends and neighbors I never talked to for even once before now.
Love became an option.
At some point I asked myself these questions: “What if the pandemic is not contained? What if we no longer have a means of surfing the internet or buying data for browsing? What if we have to stay away from even our own brothers, sisters, kids, & friends? What if we can no longer step out to get something to eat?
My lock down story was a question phase that has made me ready for death at any time.
Lawrence Mbata (B7ackPOET)
A Note From Eden: Dear Sir Law,
In all depths and boundlessness, your words pierce, stirring a moment of personal reflections. A moment of truth. A moment of reframing our priorities, broadening our perspectives and relearning kindness. You possess a rare kind of wit, and your heart is a reflection of the sunshine you carry. Thanks for sharing your truth with us at Express-Shun. The world is dark enough. Continue to shine the light that you are.
Cheers!
Much love!!
8 comments
So much truth. Kindness for ourselves is just the way.
Scary! The truth is bitter though
Sincerely, at a point these same questions flooded my mind. But right now, I don’t let them anymore. All I just do is live my best life because nobody knows tomorrow. If there’s one thing this pandemic has taught me, this must be it.
God bless you Eden
This has been a time of reflection in all ramifications. The world has experienced a shift as things may not remain as they used to be. Thanks for pointing out everything important through this journey of life
So thought provoking
Very important and real questions that we all need to answer.
Hmmm.
Kindness is the new cool. Loving ourselves regardless of various sentiments is the way.