I could probably write a book on this subject. I generally don’t think we talk enough about the positive things that come from tragedy and disaster. It’s probably why our culture is so fearful and morbid about death or why we are always suffering from “never enough” syndrome. I’m not a psychologist, just an internet expert, so don’t take my word for it – I’m just over here, speculating. That said here is my (not quite complete, but who has time to read these days) list of positive lessons I learned from the pandemic.
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Where is the Silence?
Where did all of the silence go?
The world has grown so loud.
So noisy.
Where did the silent warrior go?
The screaming, the banging, the name calling.
The hurtful words and violence.
“You don’t care”, they say.
“You aren’t doing enough”, they shout.
Travel and Food: Corfu
One of the perks of living overseas is all of the traveling you get to do. It isn’t as though we don’t have great places to see in the U.S., but the airfare is generally much higher, the distance to travel is much greater, and the novelty is less enticing. One of our favorite trips during our time abroad was to Corfu, Greece. Although now (post-covid), flights from Frankfurt International to Corfu have increased a great deal, but I also think there was a sudden surge in interest from tourists to see the lesser known islands, abandoning the more frequented Santorini.
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The Disposable Society and My Current Rage
I am taking a pause this week from my Regenerating Life and Love posts to rage. There are so many things happening in my country right now. Depending on your ideologies, they might be horrifying or exciting. I’ve tried multiple times to bring myself into a space of understanding and contemplation, but I am struggling. What I am witnessing is, for me, horrifying.
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