One ongoing issue for people in our super fast changing world is lack of adaption to change.
Back in grandpa's grandfathers' days, people would say things like "I'll catch up with you in spring."
And nearly everyone was just fine with that.
Then society progressed to, "Let's have a meeting in december."
And nearly everyone was just fine with that.
Then society moved forward to "I need to see you next week about this."
And more people fell away, the people who weren't fine with that. Waiting instead for decembers comfort.
Then civilisation progressed to "Our deadline for this is close of business Friday."
And people who were fine, took on that stress, and carried the burden, whilst others avoided - for their own valid reasons. And those that were fine but stressed...
"I'm working on this right now, I've got something else booked in 45 minutes, and my calendar is so filled up, I am scheduling in family appointments just to make sure I don't forget what I so desperately want to remember."
And now we've got covid, and those who are time poor are now even time destitute and ragged and thin and some are breaking and some are crying and some need help even more than others... who are soldiering on - and will delay their own release until they ____?
And all along those who are alone, or isolated, feel that whilst saying...
"I need to chat with you now." , I’ll see u in spring.
“I need to discuss this now.”, I’ll be over in decemember.
“We should have a chat about this today.” I’ll be available next week.
“I’m worried about this issue, can you help.”, We’re available on monday, call us.
“I’m concern that this has happened.” I understand your concerns, I’ll deal with it by 5 pm friday.
“This is an absolute disaster, ultra highest priority right now!” The systems broke, error unreceived message, fatal system crash, backups lost, hard drive failure, electricity down, cupboard empty.
“Wow neighbour, the stuff really has hit the fan, how’s your family coping?”
Well it’s funny you should ask but we seen this coming I’ve got food to spare with you when you need it and a garden growing and some seeds I’ve stockpiled for whomever. A bicycle for transport, rainwater. Paper books - here have this one, you already know the title.
