I popped out for a short run this morning. I don't usually use headphones, but today I thought I would look for a playlist to keep me company. I chose the Spotify Mood Booster. (It was not a great weekend). As I was jogging along, I was reflecting on the past year. What was I feeling this time last year?
- Anxiety
- Fear of the unknown
- Concern for family & friends
BUT with all of those emotions, I also felt overcome with the sense that we, humanity, were connected and in this together. That we had this time to hold each other up, to show care, compassion and selflessness.
To realign priorities and to make changes.
While I was thinking this, a song on the playlist came on, by Sia, I'd never heard it before this morning:
"24/7 and 365
You made another day, made it alive
Made another day, made it alive
So today, baby, remember it's okay
We're all floating through space (floating through)
Today, baby, remember you're okay
We're all floating through space (floating through)
Floating through, floating through.."
And that's how I feel a year later: 24/7 365. Made it through another day alive. (As a friend pointed out to me this morning - that's better than the alternative! Yes, very true, and I'm so grateful).
But I don't feel that connection to the world anymore.
I feel disconnected.
Some days I even feel forgotten.
Each man for himself.
Keep your thoughts to yourself.
Don't say anything in case you offend.
Each man for himself.
In it alone.
Just floating through space.
Getting through another day, alive.
As soon as those words filtered through my brain, I remembered "The Pale Blue Dot" - and I know that while I may feel disconnected for the moment, I'm not forgotten.
I am a small piece of a significant whole, and the whole is not alone.
- Carl Sagan -
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