If one disease can provide wisdom beyond our comprehension of how fragile, interconnected and precious life is, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic offers a plethora of lessons on a personal, regional and planetary level.
Crises like COVID-19 show the urgency to promote necessary transformations for our society to survive in the 21st century. It can be a good reminder that in any breakdown, there is always a chance for breakthrough.
We turned to three of our 2019 Young Champions to gain some of their personal reflections as they navigate all the highs and lows 2020 has brought their way.
Here’s what they had to say.
Amidst the acute sense of loss, anxiety and insecurity COVID-19 has brought on all fronts, do you feel that it has any silver linings to offer? What have you experienced that you would consider a positive aspect in this shift from life as usual?