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What is the Corona/ Covid-19 Virus Really Teaching us?

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What is the Corona/ Covid-19 Virus Really Teaching us?

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1) It is reminding us that we are all equal, regardless of our culture, religion, occupation, financial situation or how famous we are. This virus treats us all equally.

2) It is reminding us that we are all connected and something that affects one person has an effect on another.

3) It is reminding us of how precious our health is. If we don’t look after our health, we will, of course, get sick.

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4) It is reminding us of the shortness of life and of the importance of helping others, especially those who are old or sick.

5) It is reminding us of how materialistic our society has become and how, when in times of difficulty, we remember that it’s the essentials that we need (food, water, medicine) as opposed to the luxuries that we sometimes unnecessarily give value to.

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6) It is reminding us of how important our family and home life are.

7) It is reminding us to keep our egos in check and that no matter how great we think we are or how great others think we are, a virus can bring our world to a standstill.

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8) It is reminding us that we can be patient, or we can panic. We can either understand that this type of situation has happened many times before in history and will pass, or we can panic and see it as the end of the world and, consequently, cause ourselves more harm than good.

9) It is reminding us that this can either be an end or a new beginning. This can be a time of reflection and understanding, where we learn from our mistakes, or it can be the start of a cycle.

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10) It is reminding us that this Earth is sick. It is reminding us that we need to look at the rate of deforestation just as urgently as we look at the speed at which toilet rolls are disappearing off the shelves. We are sick because our planet is sick!

11) It is reminding us that after every difficulty, there is always ease. Life is cyclical, and this is just a phase in this great cycle. We do not need to panic; this too shall pass.

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History will remember when the world stopped

And the flights stayed on the ground.

And the cars parked in the street.

And the trains didn’t run.

History will remember when the schools closed

And the children stayed indoors.

And the medical staff walked towards the fire

And they didn’t run.

History will remember when the young people sang

On their balconies, in isolation

But so very much together

In courage and song.

History will remember when the people fought

For their old and their weak

Protected the vulnerable

But doing nothing at all.

History will remember when the virus left

And the houses opened

And the people came out

And hugged and kissed

And started again

Kinder than before.