Buttigieg: Amid Self-Quarantine You Can Still ‘Bring Joy’ to People’s Lives

Former South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg is reminding everyone of the silver lining they have amid the 🦠Coronavirus Outbreak.

Buttigieg was featured on Rolling Stone’s new web series, RS Interview: Special Edition.

The former Democratic presidential candidate — who appeared on the show from his home office — offered words of positivity to everyone stuck inside under quarantine. He encouraged everyone to be an asset to each other during this critical time.

Buttigieg wants Americans to know that they are “needed” — just in a very unique way right now.

“You’re used to being needed in a certain way that involves showing up somewhere. And now you’re needed in a shockingly different way, which is to sit tight. And yet, from wherever you are, you’ve got a telephone, you’ve got the ability to bring joy into people’s lives, you’ve got the ability to spread good information and combat misinformation, and you’ve got the ability to build yourself up, too.”

He is also challenging everyone watching the crisis unfold to be a source of light for each other.

“Any disaster is a time to look in on neighbors. It’s just at this time we can’t always be physical,” Buttigieg told Rolling Stone senior writer Stephen Rodrick.

He added, “Don’t underestimate the difference you can make. Whether it’s through some form of service, or just creatively, or just reaching out to those you love,”

Watch the interview below:

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