So what is COVID-19 trying to tell us?
- pay attention
No other virus, war, natural disaster or similar adversity has managed to command the attention of the COLLECTIVE so powerfully for a long time. The question of what exactly we should pay attention to is complex (as there are many things that we have been sweeping under the rug). But isn’t it wonderful that we’re forced to slow down, stay home, and (hopefully) reflect without distraction on what’s important, what’s valuable, and what’s worth spending our lives on? Of course, if we waste this precious time watching cute puppies and posting stupid videos on Facebook instead of paying attention to what really matters, we’re missing the point here.
- We’re All Connected (aka “A Lesson in Unity”)
If ever we needed proof that we are all connected and that everything we touch (both literally and metaphorically) is connected to everything else, now we have it. We are finally (and hopefully) starting to realize a big reality: we can no longer keep “peeing” in one end of the pool (ie the Planet) and go swimming in the other end thinking our shit won’t catch on. . up with us We all swim in the same pool and everything we do in that pool comes back to us. Therefore, bringing Europe’s “dirty” production to China (and this is just one of millions of examples of separation) cannot and does not serve Europe (or any other continent). Because shit inevitably comes back, as the spread of the virus clearly illustrates. By the way, isn’t it amazing that a situation that requires social isolation (ie, apparent separation) actually intensifies the feeling that we are all connected, that we are all in this (and anything else) together!
- it’s time to renew
Old structures need to be torn down so we can start anew (hopefully with a new consciousness, albeit with few resources). At first glance, it is no coincidence that so far the virus has focused mainly on the lives of older people with one, two or more pre-existing conditions, that is, these are people who should have died a long time ago if they did not. t for artificial ways of prolonging life. But the artificial resources to save lives are now running out (there are no ventilators, no medical personnel and other supplies). That should make us rethink the life-saving technologies that so many people have come to rely on and, as a result, have relinquished their personal health responsibilities. How about focusing on disease prevention plans (when the pandemic is over): healthy eating, exercise, meditation, etc.? How many people would have heart disease and diabetes (the two main conditions that go hand in hand with coronavirus deaths), if there were no junk food or modern stress?
- Get comfortable with death by making every moment of life count
Death in itself is not a tragedy. Rather, a wasted life is a tragedy. A person who has lived with integrity, has made a significant contribution to self and society, and has maintained quality relationships during her lifetime has no regrets. This type of person is ready to die at any moment and happily. Become that person yourself. He reevaluates his priorities and starts spending time on what matters. Let go of the grudge. Begin to feel that you are connected to all other human beings. Forgive. Feel more love and less resentment. Stop living a tragic life and your death will not be tragic either. Both can be a celebration.
These are some of the messages that I think we need to hear right now. Of course, there are many other things to consider and much more will be revealed to us in the course of this experience. That is why we must be flexible, observe carefully (pay attention), ask intelligent questions and continue to search deeper for their answers. In this way we are really taking advantage of the situation by cleaning our own luggage. Any other behavior (eg, impatience, frustration, anger, and wanting this to pass so things can get back to “normal”) is immature. We need a change of consciousness (to change the virus) and if we resist it, the virus will persist.