{"id":1767,"date":"2020-03-24T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lunarivervoices.com\/staging\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2020-03-24T07:26:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T11:26:02","slug":"self-care-isnt-selfish-it-could-save-others-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lunarivervoices.com\/staging\/retreats\/self-care-isnt-selfish-it-could-save-others-lives\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-care Isn\u2019t Selfish: It Could Save Others\u2019 Lives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If the events of the past ten days are starting to stress you out, unfortunately you\u2019re not alone. This whole state of affairs is looking like a train wreck in slow motion. The likelihood that our situation will get much worse is pretty much guaranteed, and the thought is making a lot of us feel helpless. But there is one big thing we can all do to dampen the spread of infection: STAY HOME. If you can\u2019t do that because your job is essential, then at least take all common-sense precautions to protect yourself <\/a>and those you live with.<\/p>\n

Yes, we can go out for groceries and other necessaries\u2014so far. And by all means go for long walks and enjoy nature. But for love of God, please limit the company you keep!<\/em> On a hike this past weekend, my husband and I encountered groups of college students hiking together, quite closely. They were huffing and puffing up a steep mountain, spraying spittle as they talked. Spit has a tendency to launch from our mouths during regular conversation, to say nothing of talking when we\u2019re out of breath from strenuous activity!<\/p>\n

Why is it that some people have a paralyzing fear of catching an infectious disease while others think it will never happen to them? Some young people think that even if they do get it, it won\u2019t be so bad. This is a myth and a dangerous game to play; witness Patient 31<\/a> in South Korea who infected 1,000 people through her selfishness. Also, you can still be a carrier without being symptomatic, making it even more likely you\u2019ll spread covid-19. If you parent a teenager or college student home for the duration, please<\/em> forbid them to hang out with their friends in person. It\u2019s the only way to flatten the curve<\/a> and ensure our health system isn\u2019t overwhelmed all at once. By taking care of yourself, you also take care of others.<\/p>\n

Okay, rant over. Now here are some things to keep yourself occupied while you spend more time at home:<\/p>\n