What Ancient Spiritual Teachings Say About Pandemics

Many of the spiritual teachings passed down for thousands of years seem to have similar things to say about major manifestations like this one.
What Ancient Spiritual Teachings Say About Pandemics
"The Blessed Bernardo Tolomeo's Intercession for the End of the Plague in Siena" by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, 1735 (detail). Public domain
Barbara Danza
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The worldwide pandemic that is affecting all of us is having a profound impact not only on our daily lives but also our spiritual lives. I’ve certainly noticed an increase in spiritual questions, ideas, quotes, and ponderings on my social media feeds and in real-life, from-a-distance conversations. Have you?

It seems only natural. When big things happen, when uncertainty abounds, and when we’re forced to stop racing through life—as this situation has certainly imposed—we tend to seek greater understanding, higher wisdom, and fundamental truths.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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