Polar Bear Checkpoint

 

 

 

Polar Bears are suffering the reality of global warming.  They are in danger of becoming extinct unless scientists step up and figure a way to turn this all around.  And, we all are in danger of becoming extinct because life is happening around us and so many are in denial.  COVID-19 has been a terrible check point of our lives. 

We are learning some great lessons with COVID-19 rampant, silent, deadly, weaving through our global families, our country, our provinces/states, our communities, our families, and in the private space of our homes.  It has us sheltering in place, in our homes, with no visitors, no travel except essential, no travel outside our community, and fearing anyone without a mask. 

This part of our journey is a long haul.  We have never seen the likes of it in my lifetime.  We are getting exhausted from the stress of rules and regulations, people being critical and judgmental, well... I am at least.  And, I do not doubt many of you are feeling the strain now, as well.  It is very much like climbing a shale mountain (which |I have done in a climb with students to the top of Old Chief Mountain, from the back) where two steps up slide you one step back.  I am sensing a physical change in that I am not as active.  I am sensing a procrastination of learning anything new.  I am emotionally drained and feeling more vulnerable.  And, the spirit is weak as thCovid-19 gets closer and closer through illness of family and friends.  Yes, one almost starts to feel fragile in that we have no way to battle this if it finds us.  Thousands upon thousands are losing their battle to Covid 19 in the world.  One wonders when it will stop and will the cure kill us off just as fast.  There are so many unknowns. 

If we refuse to follow guidelines and rules, does this mean that this will be the kind of thing that will be the end to us?  Is the fate of the polar Bear going to be ours?

How are you all coping?  What changes are happening for you, physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually?  Do you have a sense of faltering?

 

©Carol Desjarlais 14.12.20

 ***tutorial by Angela Anderson