Albert Herdianto Widjojo
I took this picture in early December last year when I stopped at a traffic light, about a hundred meters before the entrance road to my mother’s house. At that time the traffic was still “normal”, which meant it was so jammed. Now the road has become “abnormal” because it is so deserted as are other roads everywhere in the world.
I think, however, this is like a miracle when a creature so subtle can eliminate all interests that previously could not be stopped by anything and anyone.
Apart from all the losses, both mental and material, maybe it’s good if we can also find or see the other side; various advantages behind the current pandemic crisis so that we still have a broad balance and perspective.
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Have you found any positive meaning or impact behind this pandemic?
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Yes
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No
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There are always positive sides; hopefully, we will learn to live a bit more balanced life in the future.
Absolutely. I really really hope so, Ellie.
air pollution is down, globally!
i think this issue this pandemic has called attention to three things.
The digital divide
The monetary divide/healthcare
Climate change
Those three things are indeed interesting, Doc. One thing, as a technology expert, would you explain a little about the digital divide to me?
it is the “cultural” and technological divide that has been created in the world.
For example – bandwidth is cheap in South Korea so more people have internet access there.
It is very hard to get internet in parts of Wyoming (US) so the internet is very slow.
It is the reality of those who have access and those who do not!
Now I understand better what you mean. So, what do you think will happen with regard to these three things after this pandemic?
i think the pandemic has made that reality much larger. But will something happen? you traditionally ask really hard questions.
sadly my friend, for this one I do not know.
I just hope humanity gains new awareness after this pandemic passes, but maybe that’s too much…
i do hope we do. The first thing is to place humanity over commerce. Shut down areas when breakouts occur. Do it fast.
i always love the Reddit line – remember the human!
When we talk about humans and humanity, nothing is more important than humans themselves.
it is very true, and something we didn’t do well with this situation.
As you said, it is because many governments think more about the economy and the commercial than the safety of their citizens.
sadly, that and in 1920 (the last big epidemic,) there was not a huge global economy, now there is.
I think, even if the economy and commercial are more priority than humans, after all the economy will fall because humans as economic actors fall.
i guess with a global economy now, things are more interconnected. In the days of the Spanish flu (1920) entire areas around the world were wiped out completely. Economically and people.
with air travel and a reason to be traveling, the virus spread more quickly.
the impact of this is economic. personal and tragic.
That’s for sure, Doc. I don’t think that at present there isn’t a single country that can prioritize the economy over humans, because of the effects of globalization. Unfortunately, many leaders understand this too late.
I wonder, do many leaders realize that? ever?
Less traffic on the road is what is great about our Lockdown..
I totally agree with you about that, Pamela.
So glad you are alright. The pandemic should make all people appreciate everything more. God bless you and your family.
Helllllo… LaJenna. Yes, I am great as you are too, dear friend. I agree with you; if people failed to appreciate everything more then people failed to learn and step forward. God bless you and your family too.
The fact that nature breathes now more peacefully without the need for aspiration is the greatest positive impact of this pandemic. Before that, she was suffocating.Hopefully for positive changes in the future. For one in a united world and cleaner.
Maybe this is the right time for humanity to harmonize with nature, or something bigger will happen in the future soon…
In this period when factories have stopped, airplanes no longer fly, cars are sitting in parking lots, cruise ships no longer circulate and people are staying at home, NATURE has a moment to breathe. This is a very positive thing!
Did you ride the motorcycle when you took the picture?🙂 Just curious!
You are absolutely right, Ileana, even though that doesn’t mean nature is healthier when humans are sicker… Maybe this is the time humans need to understand alignment.
If you look at the lower-left corner of the picture above, it is the door trim of the car door, for I took the picture from behind the window’s glass pane.
I am enjoy the quietness of the city, the songs of the birds, the stray animals strolling around and most of all my family being here around me.
It seems you are a person who really loves nature and enjoy it as it is.
I do, nature is my best friend but only after my husband LOL
I understand completely and I can ensure that nature will not be jealous of your husband.
How nice is this photo in sepia Albert. It creates a mood. I have been trying to stay hopeful during this lockdown. I hope others will be nicer and appreciate things and people when this is over. Take care.
Thank you for your appreciation, Carol.
I think with hope as you said we can see a good vision of the future when this crisis passes. I will be careful and hope you will too.
Beautiful picture. I always say that every thing is good for something. During these times of crisis, a couple of good things happened (some cities got rid of smog, some rivers got cleaner …)
Thank you, Vidocka. How proud I am to have a friend like you who is always able to see good things in everything, dear friend.
I try to think as positive as possible. I do not want to worry about problems because it is detrimental to my health.
That’s a very great perspective and I agree with you. Fear is more dangerous and damaging to people than the virus itself.