As a conclusion of all conclusions in this blog’s posts which are part of the journey in the year 2020, this is intended to infer reflections gathered from the author’s point of view and experience along the year. Indeed, this year could be considered as a rather bizarre year compared to previous years for every human living in the world. Almost every group of people from all sectors in all countries got impacted by the pandemic infecting throughout the year which then craving human behavior to be adaptive through digital technology. The disruption is so formidable that even a public figure called the pandemic and its impact on the economy as an unprecedented shock.
Nevertheless, among many life lessons that could be learned, this year gave precious reprimand and reflection for the self. The first lesson is simplicity. Numerous celebrations that people usually do in special moments by gathering together, e.g. birthday party, wedding ceremony, etc., must be canceled or postponed due to the plague. Hence, a lively celebration that used to be done in celebrating moment should be shut down in this year, making the celebration could only be implemented in small groups of people, particularly with close relatives. It should be noted that simplicity is not the same as poor, less, or low in any kind of context, yet it allows people to get enough. Simplicity enables humans to untangle the complexity which leads to problem solvency. Further, it helps in deepening the quality of something and/or someone, e.g. increase the quality of relationship in a core family by making the family gather and spend quality time together, which probably be neglected in the earlier time.
The second lesson is to be grateful. From several previous posts in this blog, it is worth noting that the true happiness and satisfaction could be found from the inside of the self and not from any other external source or even material and mundane things. The wisest thing to do during tough times is to be grateful since it reminds an individual upon the surrounding kindness in terms of personal health and possessions, supportive social relations such as family and close friends, and many other things that the individual have but often forgotten to be grateful for. Moreover, it makes an individual keep in track with the right response to the circumstance although in the hard one. On the other hand, the most prudence thing to do during joyful times is to be grateful since it holds an individual to keep down to earth and be humble by reminding him/her that the accomplishment of the cheerful moments could not be separated from the blessings (or some people call it as luck), support from close relatives, and many other contributors aside from the self. Furthermore, an individual could feel happy and satisfied when he/she appreciates and respects everything that he/she has and undergoes in life.
The third lesson is to keep hope alive. There are several unexpected and surprising event happening in this year, but the common thing ought to be held in each case is having hope with the right attitude. It is the fuel to keep calm and carry on in life. It enables and allows an individual to endure with the circumstance and keep the integrity in accordance with the belief and personal fundamental values in facing any situation. It is the invincible and long-lasting summer inside the self which gives warmth even in the bleak midwinter. It is the encouragement that whispers within the conscience that says, no matter how far down we may be, we are never too far down to come back.
Disclaimer: This post is a personal thought and opinion of the author, which might be different from the perspective of readers. However, the author is open to discuss any insights that readers might have in mind regarding the reflection of the year.
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