Corona
Jotted down some reflections:
Whilst the world is in limbo, and the collective psyche is adjusting to this new reality with our survival instincts alive and kicking, I cannot help but be reminded of a theory called the butterfly effect; that a mere flutter of a butterfly’s wings can cause the whirling of a tornado on the other side of the world - that small changes lead to large-scale effects. It is a reminder that you matter; that each one of your actions matter and influences others.
Mother nature is forcing us to be in limbo; a place of uncertainty, lack of control, and of no change. Most of us are anxious, scared, and experiencing mixed feelings. It is forcing us to experience these same emotions that persons with mental health experience; the physically sick; caregivers with family members who are ill; asylum-seekers... This has reminded me of the following quote “When an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside, as fate” Jung. We are forced to be empathic. Will we learn how to care?
The coronavirus is an opportunity to stop and reflect; That we are humans first and foremost.
How fair is it that the world is dictated by the economy and we are its slaves? That we spend so much time at work? How fair is it that we do not prioritise our loved ones? That schools have such a rigorous syllabus teachers are obliged to follow, children have little time to interact and to discover themselves? How fair is it that our life is so fast-paced and we have little time for ourselves? And then we wonder why (mental) health issues are on the rise and (mental health care) professionals are burnt out.
Life will never be the same once life resumes back to its normalcy. Time would have changed us - but this can also be a good thing. In this state of liminal space (the in-between) is also an opportunity for new life, insight, creativity, growth and asking ourselves what makes our souls sing. A moment to spring clean our homes, bodies, souls and minds. A reminder to count our blessings and cherish living moment by moment.
When life returns back to ‘normal’ whom will we be? Are we willing to change?
Whilst the world is in limbo, and the collective psyche is adjusting to this new reality with our survival instincts alive and kicking, I cannot help but be reminded of a theory called the butterfly effect; that a mere flutter of a butterfly’s wings can cause the whirling of a tornado on the other side of the world - that small changes lead to large-scale effects. It is a reminder that you matter; that each one of your actions matter and influences others.
Mother nature is forcing us to be in limbo; a place of uncertainty, lack of control, and of no change. Most of us are anxious, scared, and experiencing mixed feelings. It is forcing us to experience these same emotions that persons with mental health experience; the physically sick; caregivers with family members who are ill; asylum-seekers... This has reminded me of the following quote “When an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside, as fate” Jung. We are forced to be empathic. Will we learn how to care?
The coronavirus is an opportunity to stop and reflect; That we are humans first and foremost.
How fair is it that the world is dictated by the economy and we are its slaves? That we spend so much time at work? How fair is it that we do not prioritise our loved ones? That schools have such a rigorous syllabus teachers are obliged to follow, children have little time to interact and to discover themselves? How fair is it that our life is so fast-paced and we have little time for ourselves? And then we wonder why (mental) health issues are on the rise and (mental health care) professionals are burnt out.
Life will never be the same once life resumes back to its normalcy. Time would have changed us - but this can also be a good thing. In this state of liminal space (the in-between) is also an opportunity for new life, insight, creativity, growth and asking ourselves what makes our souls sing. A moment to spring clean our homes, bodies, souls and minds. A reminder to count our blessings and cherish living moment by moment.
When life returns back to ‘normal’ whom will we be? Are we willing to change?
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