Some new developments around the world: France, after reopening schools to in-person learning, were forced to shut down several schools due to 70 infections among staff and students.
The CDC released a 60 page guide on how to reopen safely. The guide gives protocols for schools, restaurants and public transportation, but many felt it came late after several states already took steps to reopen on their own. The disagreements continue on whether states reopened to soon in efforts to reignite the economy. Many fear an uptick in infections from the increased movement of humans even with social distancing measures in place. The ramifications will not be known until a two week period has passed, although we saw the highest number of new cases since April 24th. So....
Ralph Waldo Emerson, a poet and philosopher during the 1800's, is oft quoted and rightly so. His writings and lectures provided many with hope and insight into life's daily challenges as he led the world into Transcendentalism, "a philosophical movement [whose core belief] is in the inherent goodness of people and nature" Many of his words inspire individualism and rail against a society shackled in conformity. His essays were written around the ideas of individuality as well as freedom and attempted to provide us with the soulful connection of spirit and the world around us. Nature was a main focus for Emerson, but his "nature" was more philosophical and provided a more pantheist viewpoint. Here is one Emerson favorite of mine:
"It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude."
Be strong in your beliefs during these uncertain times. For as much of what will be is not clear, at least you can be clear in your mind and have freedom of doubt regarding your mindset moving forward.
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