And The People Stayed Home

The poem 'And The People Stayed Home' by Kitty O'Meara, read by Kate Winslet, reflects on how people adapted during isolation by engaging in various activities like reading, art, and meditation. It highlights a period of deep reflection and healing, both personally and for the Earth. As the danger subsides, people reunite, grieve their losses, and embrace new ways of living, fostering a healed world.

What activities did people engage in while staying home?

• They traveled to new places.

• They listened, read books, and made art.

• They ignored the situation.

• They continued their usual routines.

How did people deepen their understanding during this time?

• By focusing solely on work.

• By listening more deeply and meditating.

• By watching more television.

• By avoiding any form of introspection.

What was one of the outcomes of people living differently?

• There was an increase in pollution.

• The Earth began to heal.

• People became more isolated.

• Technology took over daily life.

What did people do when the danger had passed?

• They ignored the past events.

• They focused on material wealth.

• They grieved their losses and made new choices.

• They returned to their old ways.

What was the ultimate goal after the danger passed?

• To forget the past and move on.

• To heal the Earth fully as they had been healed.

• To rebuild everything as it was before.

• To focus on economic growth only.