How Will You Respond to COVID-19?

You will go through many situations in your life that are unique. COVID-19 is unique and hopefully you will never have to go through this again. Did you sit around and complain about COVID-19, the lock-downs, the government response, the statistics, etc.. or did you use this experience for Spiritual Growth?

In times like these, people take everything very personal. I am not saying that you don’t have good reasons. This isn’t something you read about or watch on TV that is effecting people in a different geographical region. This effects our families, our communities, our jobs, Our schools, our social life, our daily activities. Everything has been interrupted. But spiritual growth is about letting go of the personal.

You don’t have to good at this. It’s hard! You’re going through a tough time. However, this pandemic is not attacking anyone personally. Viruses, natural disasters, climate changes happen. It’s not personal, which is how many people view them. They say things like, this virus has ruined my job/wedding/school year/plans of any nature. It’s no different than you having plans for your day and you walk outside see it’s raining and blame the rain for ruining your plans. It rains. The rain didn’t know you had plans. It’s been raining for millions of years on this planet and you just happen to be living on it and had plans on a day that it rained.

I am not saying you have to like it. But you have choices on how to respond to any situation in your life. You know the rain is going to end, bless it. The earth needs rain. It makes the planet stronger by supporting the growth of essential vegetation. The virus is also going to end. You will get through this. You don’t have to bless the virus. Bless the people who helped the sick and worked to deliver meals and essential items to people in need. Know that when this virus is no longer a pandemic, the global community may still experience some resistance as there is blame for responsibility and the response; however, the global community will be stronger.

You are making choices right now by how you view your role during this pandemic. Will you be bitter when this is over because you watched the news eight hours a day? Will you feel blessed that you and 97% of the global community survived the pandemic? Will you appreciate life more and take less of your daily activities for granted? If you haven’t been doing this to date, will you allow yourself to be grateful for the Grace of God and your awareness of your divine connection?

Will you take this time for spiritual growth or will you allow your ego to take center stage? You will know by how you respond to this pandemic. Is your heart full or hate, anger, frustration, blame, or other negative emotion? If it is, you have not learned to let go of any of your personal baggage and you have not taken any time to grow spiritually. Is your heart full of optimism, understanding, acceptance, love, or other positive emotions?

Love, gratitude, and grace are always going to serve you better than fear, anger, and blame. Spiritual growth doesn’t just heal you, it heals the world.

Transcend Your Beliefs,

Team Wheeler