That's how we've lived for two months.
We've been asked to change our lives; we've been asked to help "flatten the curve"; we've been told what to do and when and where to do it.
We've been told to "Unite" and that "We're All In This Together".
We've been encouraged to be kind (we should do that anyway) and we've been congratulated on what we've achieved,
But now ... let's assess the risk and act accordingly.
Surely that means we have to fast-track or kick-start life as we used to know it.
The economic wounds created by Covid-19 are deep and by continuing to protract the crisis we are ensuring the hurt will linger for longer than it needs to.
Enough is enough.
We've heard throughout this crisis that we have to protect the vulnerable.
That hasn't been an issue.
The question is now ... just who in our community is categorised as the "new" vulnerable?
* THE divisive nature of politics we've seen in many places around the world, most notably in the United States, is becoming increasingly apparent here.
The "left" and the "right" - both taking an incendiary approach to each other - are seemingly so diametrically opposed that compromise or some sort of mutual understanding of the philosophies they espouse is an abhorrent thought.
You only have to scroll through posts on Facebook to realise that having an empathetic approach to anyone who doesn't support "your views" isn't a consideration when it comes to political choices.
Conspiracy theories, nasty personal attacks, infantile innuendo, puerile retorts and the escalation of bizarre rumours are considered the standard approach.
I've know how it works. Recently I made the comment "What's wrong with wanting clean water and clean air?" to an acquaintance.
"Didn't pick you for a Green loving Commie," was the reply.
Rest my case.
* YOU have to hand it to the NRL.
Beating the other "winter" codes to kick-off the "footy" season has been a lesson in single-minded determination to ensure fans (and the broadcast partners) have a professional competition to look forward to.
Despite many obstacles - think government bureaucracy, player and referee pay disputes along with an illegal substance drama - the NRL has proved to be a shining light in the sporting gloom.
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