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March 18, 2020

What coronavirus is really teaching us…

A lot has been going on in the world. Fires, species have become extinct or are in danger of extinction, violence, abuse of power, abuse of resources.

I think the planet has tried to give us a wake-up call in multiple ways, each time a little stronger. Unfortunately, the human being tends to be rather a selfish being. We see thousands of koalas die in Australia and yes, we feel bad, but we continue to pollute, abuse resources, as it is not our species that is burning in the fires, we do not give a lot attention to it. And then the coronavirus appears, a virus that can really affect anyone anywhere in the world, no matter how much money or how many resources you have, no matter your race, your ideology, it affects us all equally.

Now, I think that beyond panicking and going to buy toilet paper and lisol, maybe the coronavirus is just another attempt by the planet to get our attention, to see if we finally react. It is an invitation for us to reflect on what we are doing to the planet, what we are doing to each other, the things we are prioritizing. It is a huge opportunity to really start making changes.

My invitation is obviously to take the precautionary measures and self care, but also to see beyond this situation, to listen to what the planet is trying to tell us, to appreciate more what we have (and I do not mean material goods) but to really value other human beings, animals, nature and its resources, our family, to give more priority to the really important things in life. To slow down a little the unbridled rhythm that we carry, to take the time to appreciate, to give us a break and give the planet a break.

The planet needs healing and its our duty to cooperate with it.

 

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