Day 3: Reacting to what others are going through

I have always wanted to be nice to others, but one thing that immediately panics me is when I am put in a position to sympathise with others or give a piece of advice to others. The issue is I don't know how to react to what others are going through. If I say, "It is okay," they say I am not understanding what they are going through. If I say, "Thank God, it left like this. It could've been worse," means I am putting down what they are going through and if I don't say anything at all - I am being ignorant, and I am not paying attention.

So, that hardest part of reacting to what others are going through is knowing how to react. And, I am pathetic at it. It is like, I would get a panic attack when I see someone going something.

Now that everyone is going through a hard time due to the pandemic, I see that everyone wants a ear to pay attention to what they say, and tell them that it is okay. From shying away from everyone who I have to sympathise with, I have learnt that this is not the right time to do that. This is the time when we support each other, and make sure everyone is at their best. If people are going through depression, and when they come to us to support, it is morally right that we make sure we listen to them, and encourage them to face life.

So, if you are panicking now - not knowing what this pandemic would cause, I am just here to tell you that, "It is okay, and things will get fine. Everyone have something to deal with, but with hopes in our heart, let us look forward because this situation won't last."