By Athena Joseph
John Kennedy once said, “ As long as we see the same sky, breathe the same air, step on the same planet, then, you and I are not impossible”
Day by day, minute by minute the corona virus pandemic is just playing out on a global scale. Life has become hard and tough through these difficult times. But there are people out there who actually need our help while they are battling the virus in many different forms. Let us look at a few acts of kindness through which we can help others.
- Check on your neighbors : Though the pandemic is world wide, we must start by looking at who is around us, by this I mean those who live with us or those living close like our neighbors. Assess their priorities and try reaching out by leaving out items at their doorstep. Ask if they need help sometimes that is all it takes.
- Calling people & try connecting virtually: Families are stranded across the globe and the only way to connect with our loved ones is virtually. People who engage in meaningful and productive activities with others tend to live longer, improve their mood, and have a sense of purpose. So, it is important that try and stay connected virtually. Reach out to a friend you may haven’t called in a while or a family member.
- Volunteer for Covid Care: While many people don’t have extra funds right now,if you’re one of the lucky ones who do, consider donating to an organization that’s making a difference during the pandemic. It necessarily doesn’t have to be through monetary donations but can be done by donating food, blood,clothing, equipment,making meals for those affected and in isolation, running errands for them etc.
- Take care of yourself: Self-care encourages you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit the good feelings to others.You cannot give to others what you don’t have yourself. Let’s start this by staying in our homes, wearing masks, washing our hands and stepping out only of it is necessary.