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love most? We were able to observe our flying over, squawking, the dog barking or our health for granted and our ability to
children learning and to be fully a part of the toddler crying, just as we are about to survive a virus; or our opportunities to
each other. start talking. “Sorry I was on mute,” is the earn or be able to visit family and friends;
new buzz word. for the freedom to move about and travel,
We started to appreciate people who often and do simple daily things.
go unnoticed – our teachers, domestic The world environment recovered
workers and gardeners; the researchers, The earth benefited and we all saw images Will things ever be the same again? Who
doctors and nurses and staff processing of clear waters and animals out in their knows? Will we be comfortable with
millions of test kits. Seeing a neighbour hundreds. As industries and travelling strangers in public spaces? Who knows?
over the wall or walking his dog... even came to a halt, air quality improved But we should remember the lessons
that became special. And boy – suddenly with greenhouse gas emissions and air learnt and let those help shape our new
everyone wanted to walk their dogs! Dogs pollution slashed all over the world. In the humanity.
have never been fitter or healthier and UK, nitrogen dioxide levels fell by 60%, in
happier! Nor have we, because exercising New York they fell by 30%. The Himalayas
became huge and that was all we wanted... were visible for more than 100 miles – a
was the freedom to walk or run outside rare event; and rare leatherback turtles
our properties. returned to beaches in Thailand.
We became online gurus We also saw photos of empty cities and
Work changed and the lockdown roads, landmark buildings and abandoned
airports, all showcasing their eclectic
challenges presented opportunities. beauty that gets lost in the throng of traffic About Life Talk® Forum
People became creative with online and masses of people. Our mission is to create happy, successful
classes for everything, online learning and and fulfilled youth, guided by sound
online selling. Masks became a whole new The message values. Life Talk is a non-profit organisation
industry and definitely aren’t just masks The messages from 2020 are clear. A small dedicated to raising awareness and
anymore. Every conceivable option in undetectable virus is more powerful than seeking solutions to the challenges faced
available for sale and they are evolving as the entire world’s collective effort. This by parents and their children.
we speak – better fabrics, more protection, time has shown us how we can stand
greater breathing comfort. The world united, how we are all the same with the LIFE TALK® FORUM NPC
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we all managed to figure it out and… it We should strive for gratitude and not
worked! Now we are used to Hadedas forget the lessons we learnt; not take

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