Positives of Pandemic

"In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” -Sun Tsu It is without a doubt that coronavirus, COVID-19, is a global crisis of this time. It has not only affected the health and overall well-being of people but also the socioeconomic and overall stability of most, if not all, of the countries around the world. Losing their loved ones, losing jobs and income are one of the many tragedies in this pandemic. But amid all these, we cannot conceal the fact that there is also a positive side that can be perceived in the pandemic, which rekindles a hope of creating a better world in the future.

One of the positive effects that can be seen since pandemic is the world having the chance to heal itself. Due to travel restrictions, air pollution has dropped, water clarity has increased, and the global climate change has become better than before. This manifestation has made people realize the importance of taking good care of the nature. | Camela R. Macacuna

Furthermore, the pandemic has also become an avenue for people to exercise their right as part of the community. The people now has become more politically aware and engaging as they have become condemned on the impacts of the programs, laws and regulation that might be implemented by the lawmakers during the pandemic. People now have the time and effort to know what is really happening and voice out their opinions in aiding the government for the betterment of the society in the times of pandemic. This happening truly made the people more engaging citizens on a deeper level. In addition, due to the pandemic, people has where people don’t really mind their health, now, taking vita- min supplements for

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of become more health-conscious individuals. Unlike before people became conscious of regularly exercising, immunity, having proper hygiene, and being eat. These practices have become the norm to people as they are frightened of contacting virus or any illnesses linked to it. The panhas made people become the healthier version

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On the other side, to flatten the curve of positive cases, lockdown has been implemented which, on contrary, has become a sort of vacation in some households. Unlike before where family members have only diminutive time with one another because of their jobs, classes and other concerns, the pandemic has made such a great change to this matter. Many families now have the opportunity to greatly strengthen their bond by spending more time with one another building notable moments on a new level.

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Last but definitely not the least, the pandemic has become a time to reflect on one’s self. The pandemic has become an opportunity for every individual to take a break from their past lifestyle and reflect on how they can be a better version of himself or herself. People now have the quality time to develop their social, spiritua,l mental, and physical well-being. Undeniably, the lockdown during pandemic is a great time to plan for positive transfor-

In the nutshell, the pandemic is not a crisis full of all-negatives, it is also an avenue of many positivities. The crisis is giving us the opportunity to change positively as a human on earth, a citizen in a nation and a better living individual like never before. The pandemic too, shall pass but we should continue keeping these positivities in our hearts. Truly, crisis comes so that we may learn from it.