The Covid-19 pandemic may be the most powerfully positive worldwide event in my lifetime of 77 years. There are at least three reasons.
First, its disruption affects virtually everyone on earth in ways that are painfully unforgettable. At the very least there is the specter of insecurity over however our future unfolds––individually and collectively.
As such, this disruption may very well be motivating enough to inspire action that creates a worldwide capability to respond constructively to crises that affect the human family as a whole.
The response I speak of is one that transcends superficial identities such as nationality and any form of social status.
Second, a healthful response cannot be achieved by causing others pain. The brutality of 911 prompted the US to say, basically, let’s go to war. Challenges like Covid-19, though arguably more dangerous than 911, are immune to such immaturity. The only meaningful response is one rooted in collaboration.
We are blessed with a distinct, if not unique, opportunity. One where only an authentic appreciation for our common humanity will result in an outcome favorable to all. Read More
