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Friday, April 17, 2020
Glenn Close Expresses Exactly How I Feel About New York City, Especially During This Pandemic
I don't wish to distract or make light of how this pandemic has deeply affected other parts of the globe, because it has. In fact, there are some areas that have been affected to a much higher degree than America.
But we have definitely had our share of devastation as well.
Here in the US, the areas intensely affected by the pandemic seem to be primarily concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. And within those regions, the state of New York has been the most ferociously attacked by this virus, particularly New York City and its boroughs.
If you know me well, you know how much I love New York. And even though I don't currently reside there, it will always be my home. So to sit here and watch what's been going on in that city day after day, has been extremely difficult because it feels as though it's happening to me.
Do you know what it's like when you love someone and they are in pain, how you actually feel the pain yourself? Well, that's how I feel.
It's like watching someone I love, suffer.
You know, I think this virus has taught all of us something very valuable. It's taught us that when someone else, or someplace else is suffering, we all feel it.
I believe that this pandemic has humbled us by showing us just how much we have in common because this virus is not localized, it is universal. It's something that each and everyone of us can relate to.
And it has also shown us how when humankind comes together, not only can we begin to mend the damage done by this pandemic, but we can also become stronger, wiser, and softer, because of it.
That to me is the definition of "healing."
But we have definitely had our share of devastation as well.
Here in the US, the areas intensely affected by the pandemic seem to be primarily concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. And within those regions, the state of New York has been the most ferociously attacked by this virus, particularly New York City and its boroughs.
If you know me well, you know how much I love New York. And even though I don't currently reside there, it will always be my home. So to sit here and watch what's been going on in that city day after day, has been extremely difficult because it feels as though it's happening to me.
Do you know what it's like when you love someone and they are in pain, how you actually feel the pain yourself? Well, that's how I feel.
It's like watching someone I love, suffer.
You know, I think this virus has taught all of us something very valuable. It's taught us that when someone else, or someplace else is suffering, we all feel it.
I believe that this pandemic has humbled us by showing us just how much we have in common because this virus is not localized, it is universal. It's something that each and everyone of us can relate to.
And it has also shown us how when humankind comes together, not only can we begin to mend the damage done by this pandemic, but we can also become stronger, wiser, and softer, because of it.
That to me is the definition of "healing."
For all the tragedy this virus as manifested, it has also highlighted a multitude of the love, courage, and unity.
Lately, I've been spending an hour each day in meditation, allowing myself to fully feel everything that's been happening in this world. And I don't think I've ever cried as hard as I have these past weeks. But my tears have not all been of sorrow, they have also been the result of reflecting on just how kind and compassionate humans can be when they see others who are suffering and in pain, world-wide.
This is why my feelings have been a dichotomy. Part of me is so deeply heartbroken by this pandemic. Yet, another part of me feels so immensely grateful because it's as if my eyes and my heart have been opened for the first time. It literally feels as though I've been transformed in being reacquainted with humanity.
I think it's incredibly ironic that it's taken this pandemic to forcibly stop us in our tracks and fully notice one another. And when I say fully, I mean fully, without anything else to distract us.
Not for one minute do I believe that this pandemic has separated us through social distancing. No, this pandemic has done the complete opposite in bringing us closer together.
And in turn, closer to ourselves.
In conclusion, it gives me great joy to share with you an Instagram post by, Glenn Close, because she so eloquently and passionately expresses her feelings about New York, not only during this pandemic, but also how deeply connected she will forever be to that city.
It is sometimes challenging for people to understand what precisely draws someone to New York because it seems like such an insane city to choose to live. And I completely understand that because New York is not for everyone. To be perfectly honest, in certain ways, yes, it is insane.
But for those of us who do understand New York and what the attraction is, regardless of how much of a struggle it can be, I think Glenn Close says it best because it is exactly how I feel.
Exactly.
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*note: this video runs 5:10, but trust me, it is so worth the watch.
Lately, I've been spending an hour each day in meditation, allowing myself to fully feel everything that's been happening in this world. And I don't think I've ever cried as hard as I have these past weeks. But my tears have not all been of sorrow, they have also been the result of reflecting on just how kind and compassionate humans can be when they see others who are suffering and in pain, world-wide.
This is why my feelings have been a dichotomy. Part of me is so deeply heartbroken by this pandemic. Yet, another part of me feels so immensely grateful because it's as if my eyes and my heart have been opened for the first time. It literally feels as though I've been transformed in being reacquainted with humanity.
I think it's incredibly ironic that it's taken this pandemic to forcibly stop us in our tracks and fully notice one another. And when I say fully, I mean fully, without anything else to distract us.
Not for one minute do I believe that this pandemic has separated us through social distancing. No, this pandemic has done the complete opposite in bringing us closer together.
And in turn, closer to ourselves.
In conclusion, it gives me great joy to share with you an Instagram post by, Glenn Close, because she so eloquently and passionately expresses her feelings about New York, not only during this pandemic, but also how deeply connected she will forever be to that city.
It is sometimes challenging for people to understand what precisely draws someone to New York because it seems like such an insane city to choose to live. And I completely understand that because New York is not for everyone. To be perfectly honest, in certain ways, yes, it is insane.
But for those of us who do understand New York and what the attraction is, regardless of how much of a struggle it can be, I think Glenn Close says it best because it is exactly how I feel.
Exactly.
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*note: this video runs 5:10, but trust me, it is so worth the watch.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Be well...💗
Be well...💗
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