The Spread of Corona
It certainly is a new world. Covid-19 has stopped global migration, threatened economic stability, initiated food supply shortages, forced populations into lockdown, sparked riots and by its very nature, is difficult to detect. Passing it on could happen before any symptoms appear. Currently 308,603 people are wrestling the virus, 13,069 have died from it and 95,829 have recovered. Vigorous hygiene, social distancing, and self-isolating have all become new norms. (Not that I’m able to stop touching my mouth and nose as these are thought-creative moments when writing?!).
How else can we protect our families?
One way is by boosting their immune system. Taking high grade vitamin C and antivirals like echinacea and andrographis, sipping nourishing broths, drinking plenty of water - preferably warm, avoiding cold drinks and foods, eating plenty of fruits and veggies, keeping the body warm and deep sleep are all powerful ways to stay healthy. Interestingly these all create good health even when not facing a viral pandemic.
Another aspect is offering up what’s happening in the world with a sense of perspective, positivity and calm. Research shows that children who are able to stay calm in unexpected and challenging situations are more resilient and can problem-solve more effectively. They pick this up from the adults around them. This is especially true in a learning environment.
Schools have closed in some parts of the world. In others parents are choosing to home-school to lower risks of contagion. Numerous on-line resources are being promoted to support the need to continue with mainstream education. There are also untold, immeasurable benefits of surrendering into reading, gardening, cooking, making art, playing music, taking walks together, having conversations, playing games and being present. These are rich nutrients for me and my daughter. Our community mirrors this to us.
The virus forms in the shape of a crown, my daughter tells me, hence its name. It seems the old ways of ruling are having one final run before crumbling completely into a sea of new consciousness. Here, the sovereign being of the free individual is connected by technology, intuition and trust, abundant resources, and a global community sea of love. They are unbounded by territory and prejudice and seek to better both their experience of life and those of every living thing around them. Surely if any time is the time, its now.
Image by Flkr
Redistributed by Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/