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The events of the world in these recent times turn our attention again to what is essential for our existence and what things are mere distractions and not necessary.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the world around us and our way of life have totally changed. New attitudes, and a new way of thinking, have to be adopted.

This altered state reality of self-isolation generates fear and anxiety.On top of that, the usual places and people that we turn to for soothing and grounding may not now be available, at least in person.

Spiritual health isn鈥檛 a common term, but perhaps it should be. Our emotional, mental, social and physical health are enormously affected by our state of spiritual well-being. It deserves to be on our radar.

From my faith tradition I want to begin with the blessing, 鈥淕od be with you鈥� in this pandemic time, for your wellbeing and the wellbeing of all in this world.

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed just about everything. Media coverage keeps reminding us how much our daily lives have changed since the middle of March. It is stunning how much changed and how quickly.

Ramadan is just around the corner; it is less than a week away. And this year, it will be a Ramadan like no other. If you ask people to describe Ramadan, the common recurring themes would be community and worship.

I know I鈥檓 not the only one who sits and wonders about time.

I have recently finished my 14 day self-isolation upon returning hurriedly from India due to the current Coronavirus Pandemic.

We are living through deeply sobering times. The novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head. The pandemic鈥檚 potential for chaos and destruction has created 鈥渢he most profound emergency since the Second World War.