I cannot speak for the individuals whose choices have affected our world and our lives, but I can represent myself as I am.
I am proud and blessed to be human, and I appreciate all the different cultures which shaped me into who I am today. We are all incredible creatures of the Universe with equal blessings, capabilities and time, and being able to experience this life with the people we love and doing what we love everyday has brought nothing but happiness and joy; and I’m confident that there are a lot of people like me in this world who feel the same way. This is why we need to protect what we love by doing what we feel is right, deep in our purest hearts, even if it’s uncomfortable. We can’t do it alone and we don’t have to do it alone.
There is nothing new when we see ignorant individuals hiding behind the comforts of their excuses to divide and blame specific groups instead of taking the necessary and responsible actions in order to be the leaders we desperately need in these dark times. We are all leaders within our families, communities, professions and our personal selves. Together we can bring positive change to our lives by contributing our daily blessings towards unity and positive action. Every human being is entitled to pursue a life valued at our highest potential. If we must judge, judge the actions of those responsible, and not by their culture or beliefs. Judge the end results from the choices made to be aware of what needs to be done or celebrated. Being able to witness parts of the world uniting together on the road to recovery has not only provided a glimpse of hope for our future but also the miracle of strengthening our values as united human beings. If we must blame, blame ourselves for not taking good care of the needs of our world. I believe, not in perfection, but in growth and self-learning as there will always be room for improvement, even at the mountain top.
Understand that in most countries where human rights and freedom of speech are rarely protected and practiced, because the reality is, freedom is just not a public luxury for the majority. We need to give ourselves the chance to understand deeply and work out each other’s differences calmly instead of using fear to fuel our hatred and insecurities. Hateful words too often lead to hateful actions that can harm millions of lives, as we have witnessed throughout our history. Only clowns would be stupid enough to repeat them. Only the selfish would use this opportunity for their own benefit. If you were to imagine yourself at the end of all that is, ask yourself: what have you done or even said to contribute to our evolution and inner growth?
While our World fights bravely against the unknown, it’s clear to see that no matter the differences between our peoples and cultures, we are all in this together. This epidemic sees no color, respects no class or age, and recognizes only the best values of life. Victory only blesses the united, and now more so than ever, we must focus all our efforts, skills and resources to work with one another. Heroic examples set by all our health care workers, supermarket staff, restaurant cooks, delivery men and women, volunteers, inspiring leaders and everyone on the frontline providing and protecting all of us around the world. They are the true heroes of humanity, our true guardian angels. Thank you. - Al Rocco
我不能代表那些选择影响了我们的世界和生活的人，但我可以代表我自己。
作为人类，我感到自豪和幸福，我欣赏所有不同的文化，是它们造就了今天的我。我们都是宇宙中奇妙的生物，生来平等，都有权利拥有祝福、能力和时间，能够和所爱的人一起经历此生，和每天做自己热爱的事，带给我的只有幸福和快乐。我相信这个世界上有很多像我这样的人，他们有同样的感受。这就是为什么即使过程艰辛，我们也要拼尽全力遵循我们的内心，做自己认为正确的事情, 来保护我们的挚爱。在这个过程中，你不是孤独的，也不会孤独。
我们经常会看到有些无知的个体躲在各种借口堆砌的舒适圈中，分裂和指责特定的群体，而不是在这样一个黑暗的时候，承担一个领袖应该承担的责任和行动。我们都是每个家庭、社区、职业和自我的领导者，当下，通过积极的应对和祈祷，我们可以一起为我们的生活带来积极的改变。每个人都有权利通过最大化发挥自己的潜能追求生命的价值。如果我们一定要评判，那就评判那些理应负起责任的人的行为，而不是批判他们的文化或信仰。通过所做的选择来判断最终的结果，了解需要做什么，需要庆祝什么。能够目睹世界各地在复苏的道路上团结在一起，不仅让我们看到对未来的希望，同时证实我们人类坚守价值观的奇迹。如果我们一定要责备，那就责备我们自己没有好好对待地球对我们的期许。我坚信，我们希望看到的不是完美，而是不断的成长和自我学习，我们总有自我提升的空间，即便你站在山的高峰。
理解在不同体制的国家，对于公民权益和言论自由有着不同的理解与实践。现实是，对大多数人来说，这并不是最主要的公共奢侈品。我们需要给自己一个深度了解，思考和解决彼此分歧的机会，而不是利用恐惧的力量来点燃我们的仇恨和不安全感。负面语言的力量总是会导致可怕的行动，这已经影响了数百万人的生活，我们已经见证了我们的历史。只有小丑才会愚蠢地重复他们的话，只有自私的人才会利用这个机会为自己谋利益。在这一切结束的时候，问问自己，你做了什么，你说了什么，对我们人类的进化以及我们内心的成长有积极的贡献?
当世界勇敢地与未知作斗争的时候，我们可以清楚地看到，无论我们的民族和文化有多大的差异，我们都是捆綁在一起的。流行病不分肤色，不分阶级和年龄，只强调生命的价值。团结就是胜利，现在比以往任何时候都更重要！我们必须集中所有的努力、技术和资源来互相合作。所有的卫生保健工作者、超市工作人员、餐馆厨师、送货员、志愿者、鼓舞人心的领导人，他们为了保护我们奋战在世界各地的第一线，为我们树立了英雄的榜样。他们是人类真正的英雄，我们真正的守护天使。谢谢。- Al Rocco
