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hanks to the coronavirus crisis, I am happy, peaceful, calm, grateful, hopeful, and inspired! But there is no denying that people are struggling and suffering at this time, and my heart goes out to everyone. We are unable to travel freely. Hospitals are overwhelmed, vital health supplies are depleted or lacking, businesses are closing, people are out of work, even church services and spiritual gatherings – just when we need them the most – are
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By Dan Brulé not allowed or are being cancelled. But we need to remember that all this will most certainly pass. We have lots of reasons to feel grateful today and to feel good about the future. This crisis is awakening people’s creativity and compassion. And new unimagined opportunities will be waiting when we get out the other side of this craziness. Covid-19 is helping us to find all the weak links in our communication systems, our health systems and economic systems, and so we will be much better prepared going forward. Today, even as we are practicing social
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distancing, we are coming together like never before! Millions of healthcare workers, scientists, and technologists are simultaneously focused on the same end. Thousands of studies and tests are underway, and they are being openly shared. I say that we should take advantage of this forced or unplanned pause. We are all locked down at home for a while. And so why not use the time to strengthen your immune system, strengthen your intuition, awaken your creative energies, and develop some new skills or talents? Maintaining a positive mindset is crucial
