The Beauty of a Disaster: A Life-Much Needed Realization brought by

Covid-19 Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has been haunting the world for over a year now. It has
turned our lives upside down and has taken us out of the usual way. This pandemic has
drastically changed not just the way we do things but even the way we think and feel. It
brings threat to anyone regardless of nationality, socio-economic status, gender
orientation, and even age.
With over thousand lives lost and thousands more fighting in the hospitals, this
pandemic made me realized my priorities. It has reminded me of how short yet truly
precious life is. It has made me rethink things that matter the most. The Covid-19
pandemic is a reminder to see the beauty of the smaller things in life – the things I often
take for granted. With hundreds mortalities reported each day, I get to realize that
family, health, and faithful relationship with God are the things to focus on. Before
pandemic, being with our family and friends was part of the normalcy. During this
pandemic, some families have been separated due to strict border lockdowns and travel
restrictions. I get to understand that our family should go first on my priority list before
any other thing. Time should be well-spent with them and shouldn’t be consumed by
pursuing material things. With so many people falling ill, I am grateful for my health and
that of my family. My perspective has changed and I realized that security and stability
could not be guaranteed by millions of savings in a personal bank account. I have
learned to invest more in my health together with my family. Several individuals also lost
their jobs and has no source of living. This pandemic has made me more grateful for
having food on our table and a place I call home. It has brought me closer to God and it
deepened my Faith to Him. No matter how strong, wealthy, and powerful a person can
be, without Him it is very difficult to live a life with peace and happiness during this time
of pandemic.
The Covid-19 pandemic has shut the door of normalcy for most if not all person.
Personally, this pandemic made me reevaluate my life and assess my priorities. It is
hard to live during this time where the virus continues to mire amidst us yet it could lead
us into a meaningful life.