Disruptions affect plans

During this period of Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak with many countries outside of China seeing spikes in confirmed cases, it is a wonder whether our lives can be normal. Travel restrictions are in place for some countries. Some scheduled group activities are cancelled to protect individuals and to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infections.

In my case, I had already bought promotional air-tickets back in early December last year to travel to Taiwan for an annual retreat. The organiser cancelled this retreat and I do not blame them and I think it is the right thing to do. Because this is a promotional air-ticket, cancellation is not allowed. This is the kind of disruption I am talking about because of Covid-19.

I took the stand that I am willing to forgo the air-tickets. It is a small price to take (about $545), compared to being sick with the coronavirus and incurring hospitalisation costs and health scare.

Yes, there can be disruption to our plans. We can either brood about it or to accept it as the new normal during this period. The latter is far better. So when I am faced with matters that do not go my way, I will ask myself: “What is the worst case scenario?” After some rational thinking, it will calm me a lot.

In the days to come, we would be seeing more disruptions to our lives. I am not going to let this Covid-19 coronavirus defeats me. Human has the wisdom to tackle this virus. We must band together and watch out for each other.

Keep calm and carry on living!