Quote of the day:
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”― Viktor E. Frankl.
The year 2020 has come and gone.
It started off like every other new year. Filled with a positive outlook: celebrations, hope, resolutions, and plans -or so we thought. One year after, and the COVID-19 pandemic is still vey much in our thoughts. It's affected family members, acquaintances, friends, neighbours -you name it.
In the UK, the end of life charity Marie Curie is now planning to have a day of reflection; to remember those who have passed on from COVID-19. The date is set for March 23, 2021 – which is exactly one year since the UK fist went into compulsory lockdown. It's such a wonderful thing to do. Reflection is a great thing.
I was recently going through old posts on this blog, and I was reminded of the good old days when life was much simpler. An old poem that I wrote titled 'If You Were to go Back in Time, What Would You Change?', easily comes to mind when trying to make sense of the present. I guess reflection isn't such a bad idea, however, liging in regret is not a path you want to dwell on.
We are built for challenges. They stretch and strengthen us. Self-improvement is the ultimate goal of every challenge. But we all differ in how we cope; our inner-power can fail us at the very moment of need. That's where communities come into the picture; of friends, family, and support groups that look out for each other. It's been a blessing to see how the entire world has banded together to support one another.
With vaccines being rolled out in multiple countries, there is a sense of accomplishment and hope that life will return back to normal at some point. And when all is said and done, maybe the takeaway for you will be mostly positives: lessons learned, new skills acquired and perhaps a deeper understanding of self; that you're your very own person.
And as Charles Earland's song 'More Today Than Yesterday' plays in the background (the jazz instrumentation takes you on a soulful journey), it is but a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
Current Listen: Charles Earland -More Today Than Yesterday
Peace. Love. Light*
37 Comments
...yes, we are built for challenges, but the challenges are us much greater when many refuse to do common sense things!
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ReplyDeleteIt feels great to be back, and do thank you for that warm message. Greetings!
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Yes, the world has changed greatly, and “normal” may never be the same again. What I hope we had learned, though, is that what is important is not the things we have in life, but the people who are in it. I have learned to do without this year, but what hurts the most is not getting the hugs from those I love. Yesterday, because I have been vaccinated, I got to hug my 21 year old grandson on his birthday. There were lots of tears of joy.
ReplyDeleteHopefully we all have our tears of joy moments to see us through all the lessons. Thank you for your comment and warm greetings!
DeleteSo glad to see you back in the 'sphere - thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your premise. If there was ever a time for us to "be more", it is now.
ReplyDeleteGood to read your reflections again and to see you back blogging. It has been an interesting year.
ReplyDeleteI'm mostly blogging here at https://fromarockyhillside.com these days as I decided to make a major change this October. -Sage
Appreciate that Jeff, and thanks for stopping by. I'll save the new blog location to my list.
DeleteThat is a really wonderful thing to have a day of remembrance. Too many people were lost.
ReplyDeleteA challenge makes us think it's good for us as it keeps us on our toes. Fortunately on this Island of Tasmania, Australia we have no Covid-19 at this point in time and it's just over 300 days since there was community transmission. The vaccine has just started to roll out for front line workers.
ReplyDeleteIt is god to see a post from you after such an absence. Take care.
Thank you for sharing that, and it's great that where you live there are no cases. Good of you to drop by, and warm greetings!
DeleteWelcome back. I hope you are able to meet and triumph over all the challenges that come your way.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate that, thank you very much and do hope you are keeping well. Best wishes!
DeleteYes, the world has changed, and I don't like this change!
ReplyDeleteAll Covid variants drive me crazy, and now the AstraZeneka vaccine has also been discontinued! What a life is that ?!
Thanks for visiting ... I think we "met" one more time in the blogland ... but I'm not sure!
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I will be most happy when this challenge is over.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you blogging again. One year and so many changes, some for the good, others not so good. We have been in our third lockdown since the holidays. People are gatting depressed while others are being selfish and doing what they want which is ignoring the restrictions. We once again will come under review for our restrictions at the beginning of April. Hopefully some of them will be lighter. Take care, stay safe!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill, great to be back, appreciate your visit and do hope you are keeping safe and well.
DeleteReally I'm the kind of person who usually like changes since I get boring very easily, but this is a pretty too much even for me!
ReplyDeleteAnyway I guess that the only way to deal with all this crazy siatuation is to try to take the best from it (however little it may be)!
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Trying to make the best out of things sounds like the way to go. Thanks for stopping by Silvia.
DeleteSo nice to see you in my blog feed again!! Love that Charles Earland clip. Thanks for sharing the link.
ReplyDeleteKelly, thank you and likewise. Hope you are keeping well. Greetings!
DeleteVery interesting post;) have a noce damy:)
ReplyDeleteYou moved up on my sidebar of blogs I haven't heard from in a while. Welcome back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Mike, always a great thing to move on up!
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ReplyDeleteWe are all adjusting to a new normal ... whatever that may be!
Adjust and adapt as best we can, but remember all those who succumbed to this virus.
All the best Jan
Yes, let's not forget the fallen. Thanks for stopping by and good to hear from you again.
DeleteLovely to hear from you B, funnily enough your quote of the day is there before me every day on my pinboard, I truly believe it 💜 Hope all is well with you, the challenges of the past year will hopefully have been the impetus for a new and improved earth situation ✨
ReplyDeletePDP, thank you very much. Also a truly great quote no doubt. And do hope you are keeping well. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best always. Warm greetings!
DeleteLove it, continue the good work.
ReplyDeleteI like changes in life but not this kind of changes! Very inspiring post!
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Thank you for your visit today and warm greetings. I think a day of remembrance is necessary. To many people see the vaccines as restoring their previously "normal" behavior when nothing else has changed and COVID is still contagious and killing people. For some of us and I include myself, some of the necessary changes are likely to be permanent.
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ReplyDeleteIf this pandemic continuous indefinitely, I am just worried about the limits of human patience to keep restrained. Hopefully vaccination program can overcome this circumstance.
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