As I reflect upon the current challenges of these days, I am put into the mindset of fully understanding that I am fully a part of a “world “ community. The “me” world that many of us follow in many ways has yielded to the reality that we are all connected, whether we like it or not. A virus had to unfold to make us humans realize the common world that we share.

When I reflect upon how the Corona pandemic has affected me, on the one hand, it makes me realize how vulnerable we are individually, while also triggering thoughts of how powerful we are collectively.

As a mother and healthcare worker, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous effect on my life. Professionally my health is at risk, but even then I know it is for a good cause. I live with the profound stress knowing that at any moment I could be exposed and that ultimately I am also risking my children and husband being exposed to the virus. The limited supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) workers have, and the little known effectiveness it has, has really made me worried when going to work.