We Are Waves Of The Same Sea

Last week, I read that a company in China sent thousands of protective masks to Italy. Precious cargo from one nation filled with empathy for their fellow nation. Marked on each crate was a quote from the Stoic philosopher Seneca:
"We are waves of the same sea".
This quote struck me. Not only is this true all the time, but especially so during a crisis. What we’re facing right now is not a Democrat issue or a Republican issue. It doesn't have a side. This isn't a Chinese virus or an Italian virus or a US virus. There's no "other" in this scenario. There's only us. Humans. Let's choose to be kind to each other. We are all waves in this sea together.
This thing started on Earth and that's where it will end too, but only if we act now. Together. How long and how devastating is up to us. So, let's stay home together. Let's sacrifice together. Let’s wash our hands...separately, for sure! But in solidarity, together.
There's only us. There is no other.
Pass it on.

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