- I have found great comfort in gleaning so much wisdom from preachers in this season as almost all preaching is online. I have been incredibly blessed by my own church family and our community online. The dedication and commitment of these pastors and church workers who are also going through the same season as we are is heartwarming. They are doing this whiles dealing with their own personal fears, challenges, and losses in this where there’s been so many loss of lives and the future uncertain. This genuine ones continue to stay committed to the welfare of their congregants.
These churches do not only feed the spirit some serve as buffer for people who need community support for whatever they might be enduring at this time. Some do grocery deliveries to those who need it the most.
Medical professionals, Healthcare workers and all people who work at hospitals have been overworked, put their families at risk, lost their own lives, died living devastated families and orphaned children. This group have worked in harsh conditions where PPES are not available or not sufficient for the influx of Covid-19 cases. They are constantly exhausted, depressed and at their wits end especially in environments where their efforts at saving lives are not supported which relevant policy and the availability of resources.
Mental health professionals, counselors and healers have seen a surge in providing support for many people as the isolation, chaos, fear, uncertainty of what the future holds have kept people triggered, opened hidden wounds and caused clients to nerd more support at this time.
Marriage counselors/therapist have been called on more now than ever as marriages are in need of attention as many couples have been forced to confront issues they usually sweep under the carpet if they want their marriages to last.
Family life lawyers are in demand as many couples have had to face the reality of ending bad marriages.
Comedians and people who provide comic and goodnews providers online have become a favorite as people seek temporary relief from the dire day to day realities.
Coaching is in demand as many people are seeking direction in pivoting their businesses online, navigating professional and personal lives or staying focused on their goals. As lockdowns and isolation increase, many have had to reach out to coaches for guidance at negotiating the online dating space to find love.
Funeral services providers have been inundated by the sheer demands of their services.
Musicians and various creative artists have played their roles in keeping moral high providing us temporary escapes.
Corporate leaders and other leaders in the world of work some who have already had let go of their employees, bearing the burden that their families will be gravely affected. Many have sleepless nights trying to figure out ways to keep their organizations afloat and profitable so they do not have to let go people.
Teachers, school administrators and educators around the world who have to keep their students engaged online. Other teachers don’t even have the tools so have to use other creative means to reach their students. The ones who are back in person school inspite of their fear of exposure to the virus
I am sure there are many more category of people I have not covered in this post. What is common among this category of people is they are not immune to the pandemic themselves yet are extending themselves to ensure that their constituents have some relief.
I join the many who have gone before me to say thank you for using your gifts, platforms, time to do your uplift us all.
I see your efforts and our world inspite of a pandemic is better for it.
I invite you not to neglect yourself in the process of taking care of the world around you. Its important you focus on your selfcare too which is an integral part of selflove. As much as I am celebrating you, I’m also asking that you don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm. We need you to stay healthy and safe because you are priceless and the world needs more of you alive, sane and well.
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