Isolation - a call to perseverance
The streets teem with an urgent silence; a sign of caution, a sign of uncertainty.
The thumping crowds have dimmed into a peaceful whisper.
The Governments are exerting their best efforts to reassure its people.
The nurses are sweating from their brows under the immense pressure.
The countries are closing their borders to the outer world.
Life is once again surrendering to change.
It is a tough time around the globe during this unforeseen pandemic. New Zealand - among other countries - is in a nation-wide lockdown. The economy has been bruised, sociality has been confined, and people are facing the unknown. Yet even under the most threatening of circumstances, New Zealanders have found a way to 'unite against COVID-19'. As of now, we have flattened the curve. We have put in the effort to eradicate this disease that is lurking around our world. We have taken an action that will proudly be recorded in the books of history.
It is well and truly normal to be feeling abnormal during this time. But one fact will stay true to its word: humanity is a race of perseverance. Without perseverance, where would we be? We will get out of this together. This fight isn't a fight of guns and weapons, nor is it a fight of power. It is a fight against disease; a fight where we can and will triumph. As a token for all of those at the frontline of this battle, I have written a piece of music called 'Ocean waves'. It is a piece dedicated to the freedom we all currently miss - going to the beach and spending time with others. May this piece instil in your heart and mind that through these moments we are giving up, you are saving lives, and what could be better than that?
