2020: Facing Fear
Obviously 2020 will be remembered as the year we faced a pandemic.
But individually, psychologically, we will be facing our fears.
- Fear of the Unknown. We live in a very cosy, predictable world. The coronavirus is an absolute shock to the system. Even if we only remember the toilet paper crisis, this will leave a mark on everyone
- Fear of Ourselves. It is unprecedented, that so many people are forced to stop and think about their lives. Expect millions of breakups, and thousands of declarations of love. There will be suicides. We are putting our hectic lives on pause and examining ourselves.
- Fear of Our Potential. If you let it, staying at home for a few weeks could mean that the book, poem, song you always meant to write will come into existence. We might also decide that we have no potential, and that is scary.
- Fear for Family, Friends & Society. I guarantee, to some degree, going forward, we will have more respect for others. Surviving a common challenge does that. Without a doubt, beyond this, we will be more loving to others, close and far.