{"id":18150,"date":"2021-04-28T16:59:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T20:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamiegraymusic.com\/wordpress\/2021\/04\/flashback-2018-did-i-say-that\/"},"modified":"2021-04-28T17:46:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T21:46:24","slug":"flashback-2018-did-i-say-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamiegraymusic.com\/wordpress\/2021\/04\/flashback-2018-did-i-say-that\/","title":{"rendered":"Flashback 2018 – Did I Say That?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It’s about the future, not the fear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

‘Life’s unexpected turns and twists are what make being human interesting. Don’t fear the unknown\u2026plan for the future the best you can, and then run forward into it, with open eyes, mind and heart.’ ~jg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t remember sharing this thought two years ago, but according to Facebook I did. It sounds like something I’d say, so I guess I believe it. I’m also a little too lazy to actually scroll back to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyway, it seems even more appropriate now, as we’re trying to vaccinate our way out of The 2020 Pandemic. COVID-19 has proven to be an unexpected twist like no other, an abrupt turn of events that literally brought our lives to a standstill. You can’t plan for these things. Or live in fear of the next one. You can only hope to survive. To stay safe and healthy. So you can run forward into another new day after this one, with hope for the future, however unexpected it may become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope everyone stays safe and well. Wear a mask, even if you’ve gotten the shots. Wash your hands. Be kind. ~jg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#NoFear #WearAMask #COVID19<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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