RIGHT VACCINE OF LIFE

Confused. Worried. Afraid.

            Faced with a dilemma of getting vaccinated or not?

            The current world health crisis with the outbreak of Covid 19 has brought a lot of challenges along all aspects of life. Its implications to us are still unfolding. In order to cope with our existence and beat the war against it, different types of vaccines have been formulated. Consequently, it resulted to varied opinions and reactions on its efficacy. People also become anxious of its side effects to the human well-being.  Worry and fear are common among us.

            For all we know, vaccine as defined is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease. Its main purpose is to at least protect us from the virus. But here comes the confusion. Building trust on being convinced to get vaccinated is having a firm decision from oneself. A dose of it might lead one to ask herself/ himself, “Will it really protect me from getting infected by the virus?”

            However, more than the vaccine against this dreadful virus, we need right doses of moral values in order for us to have defenses from the impurities of life. It’s right time for us to get vaccinated with the real vaccines of life and protect ourselves from the dangers brought by the temptations of the world.

            In trying moments when we get depressed because of the uncertainties of the present situation, we need that spark of inspiration from others. If the work atmosphere is already infected with that offensive “drag-me-down” crab mentality because of envy and greed, let’s be wrapped with a lot of contentment and acceptance. If pride and prejudice hover the place, be clothed with open-mindedness. If arrogance and superiority stain the surroundings because of evil power tripping, let’s wear face masks of humility, righteousness and steer direction. If insensitivity and indifference to others attack us, let’s have enough face and body shields of empathy and compassion to combat its heart-dredging effect. If miscommunications tear down relationships, have more doses of openness and initiative to rebuild broken paths. If loneliness and rejection put us down, have enough grams of rays of hope and love from the miracle of prayer. Let’s be inspired to practice social distancing from our old broken and bitter self…

            We need to instill in ourselves these most essential virtues of life so we can be at peace with ourselves, with others and with the world. This will surely boost our immunity to the different struggles and challenges of daily living.

            We don’t have only to make our physical body healthy but more of taking care of our mental, emotional and psychological well-being. Life is not only about being attractive on the outside aspect but most importantly, uplifting the emotional wellness. We need to strengthen both our inner and outer immunity with God-given values.

            We must be reminded that no one saves us but ourselves. Self-care and self love should have the highest priority above anything else.             As one writer puts it, “Increasing the strength of our minds is the only way to reduce the difficulty of life.”