LISEMCO 5 - 8 LEARNINGS FROM COVID 19 PASSION
1. Calm and Insightful Against Fake News
The epidemic is a time when everything becomes more sensitive than ever, especially in terms of spirit. Taking this opportunity, many people have created fake news to share on social networks for personal purposes. Fake news often has a formula based on some real event, building up a patchwork to make the information sensational, touching people's fear or compassion. Being calm and discerning is the only way to protect yourself from the panic of fake news because sometimes even sources you consider trustworthy can be negligent at times.
2. Simpler Living
During the period of social distancing, we have had to cut down on unnecessary needs, all current expenses are only encapsulated in the costs of food, electricity, water, internet, medicine, ... that we I still feel fine. In difficult times like these, it's the savings that really come into play. For many unfortunate people who have had their pay cut or have no income, without any savings, life will be extremely stressful to provide for their families.
Know that life will require movement, need to aim for higher standards in order to develop. But no matter what, let's keep things as simple as today, to be less demanding with what we don't have, less grudge against things we don't like, more grateful and cherish every moment to be alive. healthy and safe.
3. Gratitude
For many people, this is the first time in their life that they are going through a period of lack of food, sharing each bunch of vegetables and fish with each other. In a time when the country is having so much trouble and loss, let's be grateful and feel lucky that we can still work, be guaranteed benefits, be safe and healthy. We have a cozy bed to sleep at night and a warm meal every day, while many of our compatriots and teammates are not having that luck.
4. Practice Survival Skills
• Queuing in public is also a valuable survival skill. In order to go to the market, supermarket, food store during this period, everyone must queue, order, be quiet and move when it is their turn to ensure distance and protect their own safety. yourself and others.
• Listening to your body is also an enjoyable experience during this stage. When changing life habits suddenly (From being outside a lot to just staying at home), the body will have reactions such as restlessness, restlessness, excess limbs, feeling of loss of freedom... Staying indoors for too long also causes headaches, fatigue, sluggishness, low alertness, and irritability. Don't just sit still, breathe, sunbathe, do exercises yourself to sweat a lot every day. Being physically active will produce more endorphins, which are the "happy" hormones that help you feel good.
• Staying at home is also a challenge for those who can't stand being alone. Right now, the only way is to make yourself happy. Think of many things to do such as studying online, reading books, arranging flowers, fixing broken things in the house, learning the piano...just do it continuously and attentively, time will pass very quickly. Don't let time pass in vain. Be alone but not necessarily lonely!
5. Admit Mistakes And Apologize
Everything during this period is difficult and first encountered so inevitably there will be inevitable mistakes, from things in the family to the community. Please admit your mistake and be brave to say sorry, but also hope that everyone will sympathize with each other, contribute their opinions in a constructive and tolerant spirit so that we can return to normal life soon.
6. Everything Gone, But How It Passed Is Up To Us
The pandemic will pass, that's for sure. But how it will pass is what we care about: ending in peace, love and as little damage as possible or ending in panic, fear and despair? Those are two options that we can completely decide.
When the pandemic is over, we will be different too. Maybe they will be more calm, calmer before the gains and losses, know how to accept the disadvantages more. Experiencing this pandemic can be like filters for each person to know what is most important to them. Everyone knows it's life, but there are other things. Maybe it's something we've known for a long time, but it really only comes to mind after experiences during this period, even if no one wants it.
7. Listen To Yourself And Practice Mindfulness
During this period, many people began to learn about Buddhism, listen to Dharma talks, practice meditation, etc., and felt that their lives had many positive changes. Distance is the ideal time for each of us to listen to ourselves and turn inward. Spiritual life coupled with secular life is how we discover all the hidden potentials within each person.
8. An Ordinary Life Is Happiness
When we are in trouble, we just want to quickly return to the normal rhythm of life