How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic feels like a surreal chapter of historyone so extraordinary that future generations might struggle to believe it when we recount the lockdowns, mandatory masks, and rushed vaccines. It was a global nightmare that claimed millions of lives while funneling billions into the pockets of a select few. Reflecting on this dark period, I’ve distilled some hard-earned lessons, both cautionary and constructive, that continue to shape my perspective.

• Greed Knows No Bounds: The pandemic exposed how far some will stoop for profit, exploiting fear and uncertainty for personal gain.
• Question What You’re Told: Blindly accepting every vaccine pushed on us can be a mistake. My 75-year-old uncle, a heart surgery survivor, and his 70-year-old wifedespite their daughter being an MDrefused the COVID vaccine. I saw them last week, thriving and healthy. Meanwhile, I’ve lost vaccinated friends and relatives, which leaves me skeptical of hasty solutions.
• Science, Not Speed: I’m not against vaccineswell-researched, thoroughly tested ones have my full support. But unproven, rushed concoctions? They never should’ve hit the market.

On the flip side, the pandemic taught me habits worth keeping:

• Safe Distance: I maintain personal space in publicit’s just common sense now.
• Clean Hands, Clear Mind: Frequent handwashing remains a simple, effective ritual.
• Healthy Living: A balanced diet and regular exercise aren’t just trendsthey’re my foundation for resilience.

The COVID-19 era was a crucible, revealing both humanity’s flaws and its capacity for adaptation. These lessons, born from chaos, are my guideposts for a wiser, more discerning future.