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Back to normal? Back to the new normal?
Around us, life seems to be going back slowly-slowly to previous rhythms. Businesses have opened, employees are going back to their office, cafes and restaurants are operating...
There is still a long way to get back to normal but there is a change in the air which is wonderful.
What is really important is the way we return to normal. Not only practically, keeping the health precautions, but also on a spiritual level.
I heard it from many people and also felt it myself: the lockdown period we just went through, even though it was very challenging, was also an opportunity. As it forced us to stop our daily routines and the running around, it also enabled us to think and to better realize which are our priorities in life. We spent more family time and got closer to our loved ones, not only those in our immediate environment but also others through technology. We got more clarity about what is actually necessary and what is important in our lives. We realized the importance of care, solidarity, and responsibility one for another.
As we are returning to our normal routine, let's not forget these important understandings and realizations. Let's not simply return to our old habits but utilize the opportunity to continue to grow spiritually.
I wish all of us a safe and meaningful return to our regular lives and that we all experience only good and happy occasions.