Growing (Apart)
Do you all remember the movie Hancock, featuring Will Smith and Charlize Theron? It was very good considering the content and actors. It was interesting seeing Will Smith as an antagonist/ protagonist because you hated and liked him at the same time. Dude was a jerk! He was probably the most un-kept superhero ever. He slept on park benches, he drank...like, all the time, and never took his responsibility seriously. It's easy to have that assessment without considering what he's been through, but still. Even Superman didn't act like that (I digress). Hancock runs into Mary Embrey (played by Charlize Theron) who happens to be just as strong, if not stronger, as he is. He then recalls them being long, lost lovers who were separated in the past. We find out later the reason they were separated was because in close proximity, their powers diminished, causing severe weakness on both sides. There's a scene where Hancock has to fight his way out of a hospital in order to save Mary whom he once loved and probably still does. He had to do what it took to better himself and someone he cared about deeply.
Cutting on the news today is heartbreaking and discouraging for most. The death tole is increasing as well as the number of cases in relation to the COVID-19 virus. Social distancing has been mandated and required of most if not all of the world. Hospitals are being filled beyond capacity and health professionals are getting overworked. No cure has been developed and if it has, we haven't gained access to it. A stimulus check is being issued to cover the financial lost of families suffering due to losing hours at work or simply losing their positions entirely. This virus is serious due to the effect it has on all aspects of our livelihood. No, we can't completely stop it from terrorizing our immune systems, let alone cling to our clothing and surrounding surfaces,but we can manipulate the interaction we have with one another.
We must do as Hancock did and strive to get away from the issue, even if it hurts. I reached out to a friend today for a possible hang out only to be rejected due to social distancing. Understanding was the only option I had. It sucks, but it's real, as we say. How do we expect to get through this if we're not taking preventative measures? We can at least try. My wife and I are slowly growing tired of being trapped in our home, but we have to make the best of it. We're doing some spring cleaning, tending to homework assignments, juicing to flush our system, and finding creative pockets to illustrate our gifts as artists. We are also taking the opportunity to learn more about ourselves, considering we just got married a little over a week ago. Our talks are more rooted in changing for the better and considering each other's needs in many areas. This involves staying away from close friends and family we appreciate.
One thing to consider is God is allowing this to happen. He could stop it at any moment. God has allowed many things in my life to have its way so He can have my undivided attention. Maybe that's what He's doing. He's gaining our attention to repeat what He's been saying forever. What if you are in the way of someone receiving something great and because they are vulnerable, they are not hesitant to stop you? How do you feel having that responsibility? What if God placed you in that position to glorify Himself...by giving you the opportunity to be selfless? He obviously doesn't want you to fail. He wants you to want Him more than you want anyone or anything else (Exodus 20:3).
Let's re-imagine the initial scenario. Picture Hancock, struggling to get up after fighting off bad guys. He's trying to remove himself from Mary's presence. You can feel the amount of weight on his body partnering with gravity as he gains a few inches off the ground only to fall again. Yet, with every step he takes closer towards his power's full potential, he gains more ground before finally exiting the hospital where Mary's vitals normalize. Hancock loved her, but he loved her happiness more. Let's make better choices during this time as we remove ourselves from each other. It isn't fun, but in the end, it'll be worth the isolation. Take time to meditate, pray, read, write, and run (cardio is a great way to lose weight and gather your thoughts). Surround yourself with God's energy of praise, admiration, self-reflection, and thirst for knowledge. We are not growing apart, but simply growing...apart.
Cutting on the news today is heartbreaking and discouraging for most. The death tole is increasing as well as the number of cases in relation to the COVID-19 virus. Social distancing has been mandated and required of most if not all of the world. Hospitals are being filled beyond capacity and health professionals are getting overworked. No cure has been developed and if it has, we haven't gained access to it. A stimulus check is being issued to cover the financial lost of families suffering due to losing hours at work or simply losing their positions entirely. This virus is serious due to the effect it has on all aspects of our livelihood. No, we can't completely stop it from terrorizing our immune systems, let alone cling to our clothing and surrounding surfaces,but we can manipulate the interaction we have with one another.
We must do as Hancock did and strive to get away from the issue, even if it hurts. I reached out to a friend today for a possible hang out only to be rejected due to social distancing. Understanding was the only option I had. It sucks, but it's real, as we say. How do we expect to get through this if we're not taking preventative measures? We can at least try. My wife and I are slowly growing tired of being trapped in our home, but we have to make the best of it. We're doing some spring cleaning, tending to homework assignments, juicing to flush our system, and finding creative pockets to illustrate our gifts as artists. We are also taking the opportunity to learn more about ourselves, considering we just got married a little over a week ago. Our talks are more rooted in changing for the better and considering each other's needs in many areas. This involves staying away from close friends and family we appreciate.
One thing to consider is God is allowing this to happen. He could stop it at any moment. God has allowed many things in my life to have its way so He can have my undivided attention. Maybe that's what He's doing. He's gaining our attention to repeat what He's been saying forever. What if you are in the way of someone receiving something great and because they are vulnerable, they are not hesitant to stop you? How do you feel having that responsibility? What if God placed you in that position to glorify Himself...by giving you the opportunity to be selfless? He obviously doesn't want you to fail. He wants you to want Him more than you want anyone or anything else (Exodus 20:3).
Let's re-imagine the initial scenario. Picture Hancock, struggling to get up after fighting off bad guys. He's trying to remove himself from Mary's presence. You can feel the amount of weight on his body partnering with gravity as he gains a few inches off the ground only to fall again. Yet, with every step he takes closer towards his power's full potential, he gains more ground before finally exiting the hospital where Mary's vitals normalize. Hancock loved her, but he loved her happiness more. Let's make better choices during this time as we remove ourselves from each other. It isn't fun, but in the end, it'll be worth the isolation. Take time to meditate, pray, read, write, and run (cardio is a great way to lose weight and gather your thoughts). Surround yourself with God's energy of praise, admiration, self-reflection, and thirst for knowledge. We are not growing apart, but simply growing...apart.
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