The Physical Movement, Lifestyle: 45 Thoughts On The Coronavirus
April 5. 4th month, 5th day of 2020. 45 observations around how life has changed.
1. There is a new normal. Many things will be changed permanently because of COVID-19. “The only constant is change” — Heraclitus.
The same can be said about “normal”. The only sure thing about normal, is it is changing.
2. Life has as way of reminding us about the fragility of our health. Point taken. Again. The older we get, the more we get reminded, it seems.
3. Did complacency contribute to the devastation of COVID-19?
4. Do most people understand that our immune system wards off virus, and it is weakened by poor lifestyle choices? (refer to point #5).
5. Thinking critically is an undervalued skill. It is the best skill we can teach our younger generation.
6. Connecting via video transmission has saved the day. To think FaceTime was only introduced 10 years ago. Zoom in 2011. Skype now has 40 million users per day!
7. The technology paradox. The same access to technology that makes our lives more convenient also elevates levels of radiation to the point of weakening our immune system and making us sick. Please take the wireless headset and bluetooth ear bud out!
8. Let’s hope that the heroes in global health community finally get the resources and financial compensation they deserve.
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9. Will schools ever be the same now that most are introducing online learning?
10. The hustle and bustle that has been ramping up in our lives for the last 25 years now has a pause on it. Will everything slow down when we get back to non-virus mode?
11. The only thing worse than losing control is no control.
12. Online shopping has never been more important.
13. The unsung heroes around COVID-19 are the grocery store workers.
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14. Additional heroes that come to mind through this pandemic include delivery people, first responders and law enforcement, truck drivers, and warehouse workers.
15. Waiting in line for groceries, and controlled access to essentials, is that what socialist countries like Cuba deal with regularly?
16. If our governments can release funding to health care in a pandemic, why not do so when not in pandemic so emergency rooms are not overflowing at best of times?
17. Will teacher education incorporate more modules on teaching virtually?
18. Will everyone go back to the gyms when re-open or no questions asked? I am thinking most will, but what % will hold back?
19. When ready, will the vaccine create another wave of illness for those who choose to get it?
20. How many businesses will close because of this forced recession, and how many will use this as a reason to re-structure?
21. How long will it take for unemployment levels to get back to normal?
22. Fear mongering in the mass media should be an offense that can be prosecuted.
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23. Job security, or lack thereof, has taken on a new meaning in the last 30 days.
24. The North American people sure are a defiant bunch. Reports of approx. only 50% of population staying isolated as of the writing of this note. Compare that to Asian countries compliance.
25. Why has North America been so slow in using technology to keep people home? Monitoring of cell phone usage was used quickly in some Asian countries. I guess it’s connected to denial. I can here it now, the cries of “invasion of privacy”. At least the cries are quieter with everyone wearing a mask!!
26. Having more time to spend on meal preparation, is that not a good thing?
27. New habits established by being home everyday are going to be tough to break once isolation is broken. Will people jump back into restaurants, fast food and drive through coffee? I can’t remember ever having this long a stretch without getting a coffee from outside the home.
28. The best investment anyone can make during this downtime is developing new skills, or polishing old ones!
29. Is there any reason now to not get more that 7 hours a sleep per day (reference observation #4 on immune system).
30. Has anyone noticed the changes in the environment during this time of staying home?
31. What’s the definition of an essential business? Seems to be some confusion.
32. How do political leaders balance the advice from health advisers and economic advisers? Conscience?
33. Where would we be without the ability to have technology as a link to the world during this shutdown? Board games? More reading? None of that is bad.
34. I guess there is a new appreciation for previous generations and the challenging times they had to face. The Great Depression. War. Spanish Flu. I think of them a lot.
35. This pandemic is very different for those in a condo, apartment and multi family residence as opposed to a house in the country or suburbs.
36. Will airline travel ever get back to where it was prior to the pandemic?
37. What about hotels?
38. I see people lining up at the drive through of fast food restaurants as I write this. Why do people think handing off food is safe right now?
39. A word of strength and courage and a prayer to all those that are facing increased domestic violence due to this isolation. Let’s be nice. Let’s keep an eye out and help someone in need.
40. Really feel for those who cannot honor loved ones with a proper funeral or celebrate with a wedding.
41. Professional sports and their importance have taken on a new perspective. When will it be okay to put 20 000 people in a stadium or will they move to isolated games?
42. Kudos to NASCAR for coming up with the virtual races, and entertainers with virtual concerts.
43. John Krasinski’s SomeGoodNews network show might be the best thing I have seen in self isolation:
John Krasinski's Good News Network
44. Political leaders don’t have a fun job.
45. Exercise, daily movement is the most accessible and least appreciated form of medicine to which we have access by the general population.
okay, 1 more:
46. Will COVID-19 teach everyone to have a little more humility and take less for granted?