THE WHOLE WORLD MATTERS

During these times of worldly crisis, it makes me appreciate things that money cannot buy.

I have been fortunate to witness many people formally trained or not, show these qualities.

Compassion: The deep feeling of sharing the suffering of another in the inclination to give or provide aid. I have seen compassion rule many decisions, but mostly to take care of the sick. I have learned to deeply admire people who work, at a high risk to themselves, to treat and protect the rest of us.

Wisdom: Understanding of what is true, right or lasting. I have learned about wisdom from people making just, healthy decisions and how to handle this crisis. It does not matter the education, income or religion, I have seen it happen.

Courage: The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidence and resolution. I have learned the courage it takes to serve people while you know  it is their last moment. People who continue facing danger while still working to serve the sick, the weak and vulnerable despite it all.

I have learned that if you polish and apply these values, in your life, you still will not come close to what these

people are doing all over the world. There is no preparation on how to address this nor do we know when it will end.

Like many other people, I feel helpless, just staying home. Like many other people, I feel scared for my loved ones. Like many other people, I wait for the crisis to end.

How can we help?

1- Stay tuned in to reliable sources of information: i.e. CDC, your state department of health.

2- wash your hands.

3- minimize your human contacts.

4- Take only what you need.

5- Check on your elderly, the vulnerable and the children.

I would like to take this moment to bow my head to all those people who keep providing us with  food, electricity, water, protection, medical provisions, etc. All these which I need on a daily basis. It is at these moments that I see how the whole world means to me.

For however long or short, it may be, this is our life journey, and the whole world matters.