The biggest lessons one can learn are indeed acquired the hard way. This is a timely piece of advice considering our current situation. The pandemic has left millions infected, while many have already succumbed to the disease. If there is one good thing most of us can relate to during these hard times, it is that there are undeniable lessons everyone needs to pay attention to.
One crucial lesson for the government is to start taking pandemic planning seriously. Good pandemic planning does not only protect everyone against the deadly virus. It also makes sure that the fallen angels receive a peaceful and righteous burial. But what other lessons can we learn from this?
Health is our most important wealth
No matter how much money and assets you have under your name, this won’t guarantee your safety. It is during these times that we can truly say that health is wealth. If you take your health for granted, even the greatest riches in the world can be useless. Everyone should start taking better care of themselves, even without the pandemic scare. Practice self-care to boost your physical, emotional, and mental health.
You can be productive even if you’re stuck indoors
One can be productive no matter the situation. Remote work has made it possible for people to earn no matter where they choose to work. Thanks to e-learning, students and even professionals get to continue learning even if schools are closed. Some essential businesses continue to operate despite having to shut down their physical stores indefinitely. All it takes is patience and determination to stay productive no matter the circumstances.
Collaboration can save lives
Everyone needs to start listening and cooperating with what the government and health experts are saying. When people are told to stay indoors, some chose to turn a blind eye, and this has not ended well for others. If we start learning how to listen, it will be easier to manage the situation and stop it from getting worse. Without collaboration, the world may end up in greater chaos.
Misinformation puts everyone at risk
Fake news can cause chaos, and it already shows amid the pandemic. When people choose to trick others with the wrong information, it puts everyone at risk. The same goes for spreading unverified information. If everyone chooses to share only the facts, then it can make a whole difference in how the world can face future challenges.
Everyone has a role to play
You may not be among the front-liners who are out there helping the sick and imposing rules for the safety of everyone. But that does not mean that you have no role to play during the difficult times. Every little thing you do can affect others. Even with your simple act of practicing regular handwashing and social distancing can make a difference and even save lives.
These are only five examples of the many things we can learn from the pandemic. Everything we do will affect not only us or our loved ones but also the whole world. If only everyone starts learning how to listen and cooperate, we can begin changing for the better and make the world a better place.
