Things have gotten out of hand here recently, haven't they? This pandemic has definitely shown how critically opposite point of views can get, even in regards toward attaining the same goal. There are areas where hearing one of the approaches can have you thinking "Yeah, that could work" while the other can bring out the "Wait, what?" out of you. There are even varying degrees of each: me, personally, align with the self-isolation, partly because it's an easy thing on my part, usually playing games online with my buddies and all, and partly because, knowing my condition is classified as an auto-immune disorder, it may be the wisest idea for me. That being said, there is a difference between preparing for the storm and personally emptying shelves of supplies that I may need for a yet uncertain amount of time.
The flipside of that, however, which I think is becoming more prevalent as time goes on is the cabin fever effect showing it's potency, though not without it's own reasons. Many of those individuals are in positions that know that things will stack against waiting it out over time. Goods and services are still in use, perhaps even more so now than before, and they have a fear of the reserve supply of each also running it's course. On this side, I also agree. I'm eager to return to work, if for nothing more than extra stability. And so, once again, I find myself standing neutral in a field of polar opposites.
There are arguments to be made for each, as always. Arguments that you can see or hear through news outlets or social media. Arguments searching for a one-size-fits-all solution, despite the fact that there has rarely ever been one. Certain people are better suited for some than others, and the, I would say almost off-hand, parts for the others aren't always the best of options either, as there are just some things that can't be handled from home, just as there are things that can be surprising or overlooked, even with an excess of caution.
In a way, it kind of reminds me of any one of a collection of collectable card games. The deckbuilding being representative of our knowledge of what to expect, usually with minor additions or a side board for our cautionary stance. But one thing remains the same, we never truly know what will be on the other side of the table, sometimes not even when enough cards have been played for a reasonable prediction, as there could always be trade outs or tweaks made to what we assume it to be. But, you can always tell an opponent's familiarity with the game, usually by either their lack of or over-preparedness. Still, even when we think we know what will happen, one surprise turn can completely turn it around, and that is something I know many think about, with the generally held stance being that there's only so much preparation you can do before the game begins. The rest you have to do as it plays out.
Otherwise, in attempt to make sure we have all the pieces, all we succeed in doing is running our deck dry.
Just a penny's worth of thoughts, for those willing to draw on it.
