A milestone I guess, 40 days, but feels more like a millstone around our necks. The virus we are trying to escape seems inescapable at this moment. The numbers yesterday were 72,846 new cases and 5,296 deaths worldwide. Numbers still staggering and oft times unbelievable. Underneath the blanket of these horrific numbers is that parts of the world are seeing a reduction in new cases (Germany, Spain) and are allowing some small businesses to reopen with restrictions. In Germany, small shops opened to the public. Below is a garden shop in Munich.
Norway, the Czech Republic and Denmark also lifted some restriction Monday as cases have slowed. In the U.S. Texas and New York saw decreases as well. It is fair to note the decrease in New York was in the case of deaths which came in at 478, the lowest since the beginning of the month.
These are positives in a world filled with negatives. The bulk of the human race is suffering. Suffering from an invisible enemy of all life. Our bodies, minds, hearts and souls have been impacted by this enemy. We suffer, yet suffering is a way of life. Some suffer more than others. Buddah said the basic condition of life is suffering. Compassion is born of suffering. Joy is known because we suffer. It is a very old metaphysical idea that everything that exists must co-exist in order for balance and symmetry. Thus there can not be good without evil. Covid19 is the evil. We will know joy and peace again someday after the evil is evaporated. For now we can continue to express gratitude for what we have. Our health, our loved ones, shelter and the small things that may help us cope with the suffering we feel (in our own way). Find something today that makes you smile and look forward to tomorrow.
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