It is real- the whole world is under attack. From a philosophical point of view, it could be seen as a correction. The earth is returning to some form of earlier order in which life and the planet were in equilibrium. Clearly, modern technology had turned this on its head with global warming, pollution of rivers, increasing CO2 in the atmosphere, plastic waste and much more.
The effect of Coronavirus has been to stop and in some cases reverse these effects by reducing travel and the consumption of natural resources. The fact that it affects the old and infirm and spares the young could also be interpreted as a re-alignment, a renewal, a fresh beginning, a wiping out of the dependent non-contributors to provide space and opportunity for the young, the next generation.
For those of us in lock-down, it offers a challenge but also an opportunity. The challenge is to stay healthy and fit, the opportunity is to do something new- a new hobby, learning a new subject- the internet has provided such an opportunity as never before. Grasp it and turn this disaster into a shining success.
