A Chance for Change

The world of balance meets chaos. Before this year approached, I spoke to myself like many others do. I told myself to be better. As we now have time to sit in our own bubbles, watching the days go by, there is an opportunity of growth here. A chance for change.

Now, not everyone believes in fate or complexity. For myself, I believe in faith within the correspondence to natural shifts. This means I have internal and external beliefs. I believe more than just a religion, but also in the universe. There are many things that cause people to die throughout history. Currently, an epidemic has made society uneasy, as its the first time in life that the majority of my generation gets to experience more than "1st world problems".

I want to discuss the positives of the virus. Like I mentioned in my previous blog, it is sad people are dying due to their health conditions and the strength of the virus. However, our universe is showing us some signs of truth. 

Italy is having a rebirth of nature that they haven't seen before in their lifetime. Dolphins and swans returning to clearer, healthier, calmer waters. China and Europe's air pollution reduced to its lowest for the first time, due to the closing of factories and other properties. People are uniting all around the world, sharing funny videos and health/fitness tips. Larger companies donating to medical workers with more protective gear and ventilators.

It makes you wonder and see that maybe it is us that is the problem. Maybe we are the ultimate cause of a lot of issues, due to our manmade products or even way of living. However, what makes things hopeful is our power to unite. I think if everyone tries to do better overall, the world will become a more peaceful place. We have a choice to do the right thing. 

Go after what you're passionate about. In the midst of it all, there is nobody stopping you. The people that support you will stay by your side. That is what matters. We all have fears of losing those we care about. But, if they can't support what you love, then their love is not a form of love. It is a form of control and self-selection. It's important to talk and show why this is what you want. Human beings always change their minds, so don't be afraid to show the talent you have inside of you. If not, all you can be is yourself.

Now that we have more time to plan and think, we have seen the level of fragility our planet holds. Maybe people will actually do more with their lives than ever before. For themselves, their kids, and even the rest of the world. 

Recollecting all those "what ifs" and turning them into "I wills".  

As you sit there watching your next Netflix series, fighting the next boss in a video game, or swiping in all directions on the socials, think about how you will leave your mark. I know so many athletes that love the sport they play because ultimately, without it, they are not whole. I understand that feeling. So, it's important to discover more about yourself. 

Find your balance. Who are you? What are you capable of doing? Dream and plan your new destination. 

Will you write? Travel the world? Speak a new language? Invent? Heal? Whichever it may be, may it be a positive direction. For that is what we all need more than ever before.