Off the Charts

Unbelievable! I recently went to a doctor’s appointment. I was sick. It’s what people do when they are sick enough. I checked in and sat away from others. Ten minutes went by, and the desk worker invited me to put on a mask. I thought it to be odd since I was quietly sitting there minding my own business.

I walked up and asked: ‘Is this legal?’ Remember, I’m a reporter - some things stay with you. She shrugged her shoulders. I took it and, on the way back a woman with her mother, who looked to be in her late 60s, early 70s, scowled at me. They stood and switched positions. I thought it odd since I was nowhere near them.

I knew if I put the mask on, it would cause me to cough. I tried to keep my nose out but still hacked. I faced away from the two ladies who were a row in front of me and off to the side. Incidentally, they did not have masks on.

‘Listen lady, you’re faking it. You’re just doing that.’ She also threatened me. Finally, between my hacks, I said something back to her, which caused her to immediately sit down. I won’t repeat it here – a little political for sure.

Once back in the small room, I let the healthcare worker know that I felt threatened by someone in the waiting area. I found it pretty phenomenal that my blood pressure was perfect.

I’m sure if I wasn’t completely sick, I would have been a bit nicer. The situation came about because of fear – fear of what? Getting sick? Dying? Hate to remind everyone, but we, each and every one of us, are leaving this existence someday.

Get straight with yourself. Evolve into something more.

Later, after thinking about it, it came to me once again how this world, nation, states, cities and communities are divided. We must come together for a peaceful existence to truly come about. Is this a pipe dream? Maybe.

It’s an election year – the economy is disastrous. I’m so thankful I’m not raising my children at this time. I can’t even imagine how some people are making it – acquiring debt for some. Of course, for those who have, it’s just another day.  

A client recently shared that she nearly got into a knockdown, drag down fight with someone over a parking spot. She said she was giving the other person the spot and thought she was being nice.

People are on edge. Remember that when you’re out and about. Do your best not to retaliate in the same way someone offended you. Peace cannot come from that. It’s hard at times. Try to think before going off the charts.

Blessings of Peace and Love