A Nonagenarian's Insight on COVID-19 and the Pandemic

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As elders in the community, members of KTA (Kindertransport Association) bring a special perspective to COVID-19 since much of what we are undergoing now relates to many of the phases we have undergone when we were children. From rejection in our communities (older people who are considered at risk are asked to stay away from other people), to adapting to new forms of living and learning in our communities (Zoom and blogs)  and our services during wars (right now it feels as if we are at war with this virus) all these things let me experience new/old models of global healing. Our goal is not only healing from our past but also peace where we live now and responsibly share our lives’ journeys and learnings. The emphasis on healing includes people, the environment we occupy and extends to planet earth. A current example from my own life is when members of my family and I had the good fortune of experiencing the model of a peaceful municipality created by Tamera, a peace research community in southern Portugal that has been researching how-to live-in peace for over 40 years.  I am in the process of creating a blog that addresses global healing. Come aboard and join me.  Continue to be safe and share your wisdom.

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Unknown said…
I am so excited to find your blog! What an amazing story you have. And what an incredibly valuable perspective you have. I am so excited to read more! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom so generously. With Love, Erin
August 6, 2020 at 12:42 PM
Edgar Klugman said…
Dear Erin,
Thank you for your appreciative note. Since I am learning with you I wondered about your gifts that you bring to this conversat ion and exchange. For example, in yoga how could one build in the healing dimension on a conscious level? Healing can be both understanding the missing parts and also learn to take on the healing? In other words have me take on the healing tasks with you? Would love to hear from you.
With a healing hug SIX FEET APART.....WITH HEALING LOVE////ED
August 9, 2020 at 10:06 PM
Julian C said…
This is a very helpful reminder that everyone is part of a community, and within that community are the elderly. These people have the most experience about anything we know, so we could really learn from them, and continue in their footprints.
August 10, 2020 at 12:21 PM
Edgar Klugman said…
I couldn't agree with you more. There is a reciprical energy ttransfer occurring as well.Giving recognition to the elderly and being served by with a question by the younger person...
August 17, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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