A virus, so small, is ruling our world. Our thoughts, our economy and our health are affected. Even our fear is heightened and is adding to our usual anxieties.
Fear of the unknown can be overwhelming. It can affect our well-being and our comfortable way of life. The familiarity of daily life has its rhythm. The departure of what we know what to expect, and what is expected of us can be daunting.
The world of today is certainly a change from our comfortable position of abundance. Most of us have a multitude of choices of where to go, and what to buy when we want.
It is rather unsettling. Like moving to a new country where you don't speak the language, where you don't know the customs or where to buy your groceries, or even what to do with yourself all day.
After a while, you get the hang of it. Finding your way around and establish a new rhythm, and eventually, a new normal.
I assume if it will be the same with this virus.
We get used to the virus hanging around. We find a new normal and life again continues as if nothing has changed.
The question is: will we as a nation go back to what was? Dividing our time between work, commitments and some creativity.
Some people may have used the time in lockdown to learn a new craft, started exercising or maybe a meditation practise. In times of stress and anxiety mediation, mindfulness, or prayer can help to find a place of inner stillness.
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