The year that changed our lives, but what next?

2020 was definitely a year to remember. We were not expecting the challenges that came with it and shook us on so many levels. We all experienced the effects of it in our own ways. We found ourselves being isolated, having to keep distance from others, not being able to see our family and friends the way we were used to before. Some people lost jobs; some businesses had to close. So many unexpected consequences that cost us greatly. And the most difficult one as we know it, some have lost loved ones. The challenges have been many and some very painful.

In times like this it, without doubt, it is not easy to find comfort or offer comfort to those who need it. We might not find the right words to offer to someone or even doubt that we can help at all when we ourselves are struggling. So many times, we rather say nothing then to say the wrong thing. The truth is, no one really has the answers on what is best or what is the right thing to do. One thing is certain is that we all have been shaken on one way or another and the desire to receive comfort and kindness is something we all share as human beings, especially at such times.

When we were asked to isolate at the beginning, we were hoping it was going to be a temporary situation. But almost a year later, some of us are still in isolation. We are still trying to figure out how to deal with it and how to move forward from here, to find new ways to work and implement changes to support us and those around us. This is new to us as we were not faced with this type of situation before. But if one thing is clear, changes are necessary so we can move forward. We are finding ways to communicate online and learning more about the technical part that comes with it. Some of us had to learn to work from home and find the balance. The truth is that we are still learning, and this new way of being doesn’t come with a manual. We are still trying to figure out the best way to deal with these changes and keep sane, whilst keeping ourselves and others safe. Who would have thought that we would need to maintain our distance to keep each other safe? This perhaps can teach us not to take our relationships for granted or the little luxuries we had, like meeting with a friend for a coffee.

Whilst sometimes it is healthy to spend some time alone to recharge, this situation however is different, and it is going on for a while now. Some have found themselves alone for a long time, perhaps with no one to talk to.

So, what can we do to help each other during these times? There is not a specific thing to do but we can always rely on our intuition for guidance. Maybe reach out to someone you know they are alone or feel lonely. You can simply just check on them and let them know you are thinking of them. We all need that understanding and care from time to time, regardless of who we are or where we are. If some of us are fortunate enough to not be alone, others perhaps do not have the same privilege. As human beings we respond to love and kindness and although some might not respond the way we would expect to, what you offer never goes to waste. Your help is still offered with good intention, so that energy goes out into the world with a positive effect. You never know how a call, or a simple text message might brighten up someone’s day and may start a conversation that would not happen otherwise. Imagine how you might feel when are offered that kind of consideration as well when you need it.

At these times it is easy to feel affected by our own circumstances and to forget that we are all in this together. As an energy healing practitioner, I know that other people’s pain can affect us too and other people’s joy can also uplift us. That is because we are all connected through this consciousness that although we do not see it, perhaps we can feel it. We are on this planet together so that links us somehow. The virus showed us that. Although we need to maintain our physical distance, we do not need to close our hearts too. In fact, what is needed right now is the opposite. It is easier when we try to lift each other up then when we stay stuck in our own problems.

So, as we started this new year, we have a new opportunity to ask ourselves how we would like to move forward into 2021. If there is anything that we could change to bring some light into our own lives and those around us?

Just a simple thing and one step at the time can help bring us closer in a way that we are able to feel more connected rather than apart.