8 December 2021
Dear Dr Haroon
Glad that my letters are reaching you. How is Bangladesh with the covid situation? We only get news about India which still see 40,000 cases a day! The new Omicron strain has alarmed many nations, including Singapore, so we don't expect anymore easing of social gathering rules until after the new year. Although less fatal than the Delta strain, scientists are still cautious and need more data to analyze its effects. My fear is the risks of more mutations and how it will affect the human body. So as not to err on the side of caution, we are still wearing masks, diligent on personal hygiene and avoiding crowded places.
Have you heard of the story of the two wolves?
An old Cherokee native told his grandson:
"My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside all of us. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy and truth."
The young boy thought about it, and asked, " Grandfather, which wolf wins?"
The old man quietly replied, "The one you feed"
I like this story because it makes me aware each day not to let the negative thoughts cover the positive side of people, things or situations, in all our thoughts, words and actions.
Do you think this pandemic, (& because of border closures) have made the Bangladesh patients confident to trust the healthcare of their own country? I'm just wondering whether patients will still flock to India, Thailand or Singapore, once borders are opened, to seek alternative medical treatment.
Stay safe and healthy,
Sylvia
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