The many faces of 'being': from political snakes to public service in Bermeo
Right, let's start with the basics: the verb to be. We use it for everything: to define who we are, what we do, and even what happens to us. But these days, the news serves it up to us with very different meanings. From the public service workers risking their skins in Bermeo to the snakes slithering through international politics, and the sertraline many need to help piece it all together. Let's break it down – there's enough here for a good natter.
The service that looks after us (and sets an example)
What happened in Bermeo was a real shock. A whole building evacuated as a precaution, with residents out on the street not really knowing what was going on. But in the middle of the chaos, what stands out is the speed of the emergency teams. People who serve a purpose beyond just getting on the telly. They were seen coordinating, helping the elderly, calming nerves. That's service with a capital S, and hopefully, we'll never be without it. Because when things go pear-shaped, the only thing that matters is that someone shows up.
The snake in the Westminster garden
Meanwhile, across the pond, things are kicking off. Papers swept from under the carpets of power reveal that some big fish, like Starmer or Mandelson, were fully aware of the risks of rubbing shoulders with certain associates. And here, the snake isn't the one slithering on the ground, but the one hidden in the suits of politicians, ready to strike with venom when the time comes. What a political saga, and it's not even a TV drama, it's real life. The TV programmes are rubbing their hands with glee, and the rest of us, meanwhile, are left to swallow it all.
Sertraline and the daily grind
With all this scandal, it's no wonder many of us reach for something to cope with the stress. Sertraline has become the silent companion for millions. And it's no surprise: between the evacuations, international news, and information overload, our brains are crying out for a break. So, if you see someone looking calmer than usual, maybe it's not that they couldn't care less, but that they've found their way to keep going. At the end of the day, everyone muddles through as best they can to keep their being afloat.
The thousand faces of 'being' in one week
Let's do a quick recap, so we don't miss any:
- Being as public service: those who take risks in Bermeo and everywhere else, without needing applause.
- Being as snake: politics, with its sly moves and its bites.
- Being as TV programme: the media circus that entertains us while we digest the scandals.
- Being as sertraline: the little chemical boost that helps us keep our heads above water.
And at the end of the day, that's what's left: each person's own being, with their quirks, their news, and their ways of surviving. Because being isn't just existing, it's living with everything that entails. So, which face of being have you drawn this week?