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Quotation for Friday 17th July 2020

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Good morning everyone,

I just read a really thoughtful post from Snowdrops_17 about the dangers of returning to work, versus the need to do so, and I also watched a news item about how much revenue The Tower of London is losing due to lack of visitors. Naturally we're very nervous of venturing out when we don't need to.

So today I'm returning to the subject of courage for my quotation, as we try to summon up the courage to get out and about again.

This one's from L Frank Baum who wrote the 14 'Oz' books which evolved into 'The Wizard of Oz' movie. This is from one of the books.

" 'You have plenty of courage I'm sure,' answered Oz. 'All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces danger. The true courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty.' "

I don't think it's true to say that we all have equal amounts of courage or that some of us don't have really good reasons not to put ourselves in extra danger, but it is true to say that some people have no option but to put themselves in harm's way. Our NHS and support services did so throughout the pandemic and now it's falling on all sorts of other workers to get back to business, and on us as consumers too, to try to forge some kind of normality that's safe for us.

Hoping you all have a happy and safe Friday.

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It is a very good quotation as it must be a very scary new world for those returning to work and they really are braving new conditions. We can wish them well and stay hopeful they get use to their new conditions and stay safe. 😊🌼🌻

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leo60

Unfortunately, I do not have that courage. I simply have no choice. xx

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If you have no choice Leo60, it’s a no-brainier. You don’t do it. But still, kudos to all those who have had to return to work!🙏

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AndrewT

I HAVE to be VERY careful, because of my Condition- I'm heavily Immuno- Suppressed. I AM going out, in my Mother's car.... in the Back, wearing a mask, with the windows open....

I'm having a Telephone Consultation, with my Hospital Doctor, next week and I will be asking his advice on 'how' to proceed. I'll probably 'Post' his Comments/ suggestions... until then, I'll 'play it' Safe.

AndrewT

in reply to AndrewT

Excellent AndrewT! Taking good care but showing the courage to go out there!👍

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AndrewT in reply to AndrewT

I have just soken to my Consultant. He wants Blood Tests, Blood Pressure but, there are NO 'special precautions' I need to follow. Infact he seemed, quite, pleased with the way I was proceeding. Good News.

AndrewT

An excellent quote Sue. I know how scary it is for a lot of people and I read Snowdrops post which was excellent. This shows how much effort the hospitality industry has put in to getting back to work and as of course the people working in that industry.

What scares me a lot now is the economy, all those people losing their jobs, that is scary.

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primrose81

I agree,I hate the thought of places having to close through no fault of their own and families having particularly to suffer and esp young families.

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