Esperança


Nestas duas últimas semanas, alguns leitores mais jovens têm-me perguntado se é aconselhável continuar a tirar fotos de veículos de transporte durante a pandemia do COVID-19. A minha resposta é – e isto é estritamente uma opinião pessoal – não.

Não vão aos terminais de transporte, a menos que precisem. Por razões fora do nosso controlo, estes lugares não são seguros – e estes não são tempos felizes. Os profissionais de media já estão em campo a tirar todas as fotos necessárias para lembrar esta triste ocasião.

A vossa presença é um risco desnecessário. Especialmente para os leitores mais jovens, se não têm nada para fazer, fiquem em casa. Aproveitem a oportunidade para verificar e organizar as vossas fotos e anotações ou colecções. Permaneçam em contacto com aqueles que amam e estimam. Leiam um livro.

Se for da vossa natureza, tentem ajudar alguns vizinhos mais velhos verificando as suas condições, fazendo-lhes recados se necessário e possível. Ou ofereçam algumas palavras de conforto ao telefone – muitos estão compreensivelmente agitados com esta situação.

Vamos aguardar que estas nuvens escuras desapareçam. O mundo está a mudar. Pode demorar algum tempo. Mas melhores dias virão.

Até lá, concentrem-se naquilo que realmente interessa. Sejam humanos. No melhor de todos os sentidos. ●

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