Another wave of deaths...Sigh

     2022, the year one finally dares breathe in a sliver of hope. As the disease-ridden world was slowly but surely trying to get back on its feet- the pandemic situation was finally abating. To say the threat of impending world war was not something any living human needed at this point- is a freaking understatement! I am sure you will agree with me on that one.

            I was at work when I first heard the news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now to be clear, I am not from either countries and can’t even being to imagine how the natives or people with loved ones there are feeling right now. However, the idea of war has always left me a little broken, frustrated and very confused. The logic of war and power are completely lost to my mystic soul. Back to the moment at work when I first heard of the attack- I felt my soul sustain a whiplash. The world has seen so much death and loss due to the pandemic. I am still reeling from it! No, I do not cry each morning but every now and then as I make my way through the life I am blessed to have- a sudden memory of a loved one lost to the pandemic stops me in my tracks and I tear up. I am very sure that a lot of you could relate to this.

            The reasons for this (now established fact, although sketchy on details) man made virus that destroyed the world remain unclear. And while I do not want to get into the various theories of apparent world domination strategies that led to the creation of this bioweapon; the fact is people died because of it. I understand that it spiralled out of control and there was no stopping in since its apparently accidental leak into the real world. What really shocked me when I heard of the attack on February 24^th, was that someone could think of orchestrating more slaughter. Why would anyone in their right mind want to begin an event that could possibly cause more deaths?! Are these humans really naïve enough to believe that world domination won’t leave them as soon their time of death is called? Sure, power has it perks in waking life but how on earth can you eat a meal knowing you have blood on your hands?

            World wars have been born out of the purpose of ending war. What a truly foolish assumption! Like the past two weren’t enough to disprove that- we now sit on the brink of another one. I feel no guilt to say that the past three years have been a sinusoidal wave after wave of hope and existential threat. What is truly saddening is that the wars are a game between the power-hungry men but at the cost of the lives and the souls of soldiers and their families, not to mention the innocents that get caught in the crossfire in several ways. It weighs your soul down and makes you ask yourself dangerous questions. I know that every empathetic and compassionate soul will feel the brunt of these events. The loss of a human life- irrespective of whether you know the person or not is sure to leave a scar on your soul.

            So, the question now stands- how do we cope? Logical calculations make it seem certain that there will be no third world war. Yet, the niggling doubt whispers in your ear- what if? How to we sit tight at home amid some more uncertainty?! The answer is, do what makes you happy. Help those suffering so that you feel less helpless. While I am no expert on this matter- I am sure the internet will help find the option that suits you best. If you can’t help in any practical ways- pray and meditate. Every positive thought, vibe and grace will help. Be kind and love the people that surround you, now more than ever. Remember that if we have the power to destroy the world with hate and war, we embody an equal strength to rebuild it back with love, kindness and faith! Apologies that this is such a rant more than a post- I just wanted to pen what I was feeling.

            Finally, for kindly bearing with my crazy tirade of random emotional outbursts. I would like to leave you one of my favourite thoughts from Emily Dickinson that always push me to feel better when I am surrounded by darkness and can’t find a way-

Faith is a fine invention

For Gentlemen (and ladies 💁) who see!

But microscopes are prudent

In an Emergency!

 

So, grab your microscopes people and find the faith. Keep going on and believe. Remember when you thought the pandemic was never ending?! But here we are, we made it! Try not to assume the worst, do what little you can to make the world a little better. Not just now, but always as a rule till the end of time. Give it time, as cliché as it may sound- time will make everything okay!

Until next time peeps... 

Take care, hang in there and be kind💗