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RisinG ABove the

covid-19 PAnic

B y Michelle l r a y M ond
he response to the Covid-19 THE OPPOSITE OF FEAR IS LOVE
virus has been far worse than By taking another's best interest and making
the actual virus itself. To illustrate it become our best interest (as well as keeping
Tthis, let me give you an example. your own best interests), we can find a happy
and healthy middle ground and have a far better
Imagine there was a chance the entire response to our current situation.
banking system could collapse. In fear of
losing all their earnings, people rushed to Let me take this to a more practical level.
the banks to make withdrawals. (Think of
the 1964 movie, Mary Poppins). Everyone has their COVID-19 story. But I am not
interested in how COVID-19 has affected people;
To avoid getting caught up in the chaos and I am interested in how people have responded to
panic, you choose not to react. But by taking it and risen above the circumstances.
this approach, you stand to lose all your
wealth. Therefore, you have no choice but to In my next article, I will showcase some
act - just like everyone else. The very action stories of humanity, compassion,
has now fulfilled the prophecy. community, hope and love. You
are invited to join me as part of the
How then do we remedy this situation community.
happening today and address the issues
facing us? Issues such as separation,
disconnection, loneliness, depression,
anxiety and panic. It is fear, after all, To spread the message of love and hope
that lies at the heart of these. to others, share with me your stories to be
To address them, we need to published in the next month's article. You
address the fear. are welcome to remain anonymous, or you
are welcome to publicly thank the person
or people who have shown you love.

Send your short anecdotes to
michelle@achievegreatness.co.za.

Here is a story to inspire you to share them and my husband, who was in a worse meals, snacks for the kids and a candle to
yours: state than myself. With no help, no support, brighten your day, (and for load-shedding -
My husband and I contracted COVID-19, feeling terrified and ill, we found that the haha!) Get well soon!
despite our best efforts. After notifying our situation put us in a very scary headspace.
children's school, we immediately took our kids (The person who sent the package has also
out and entered into quarantine. My husband After two weeks of complete isolation, a been fighting COVID-19!!).
became very ill very quickly and was bedridden package came to the house. In it contained a
for a month. I, too, became very sick. But with letter from one of my colleagues. It read: This act of kindness and love inspired
two small children now at home, cooking and It's not much, but I hope it gives you a few another action, and the gesture was paid-
cleaning to do, I had no choice but to look after minutes during the day to rest. Here are some forward to another.

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