Hope in the Midst of Chaos

Summary

The content reflects on personal introspection and the search for hope amidst the chaos of the post-Covid-19 era, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the individual's inner world with the external reality.

Abstract

The article titled "Hope in the Midst of Chaos" presents a personal confession on navigating life post the Covid-19 pandemic. The author ponders on the possibility of being in denial due to a self-imposed hibernation, yet acknowledges the inescapable panic that the pandemic induces. It suggests that the external noise and chaos are reflections of one's inner turmoil, echoing the philosophy of Jiddu Krishnamurti that the world is a mirror of the self. The author identifies neither as enlightened nor as a sinner, but as a work in progress, resisting the societal pressure to conform to a single image. Embracing existence without guilt, the author draws parallels with the biblical creation narrative, viewing humanity's existence as a divine escape from darkness into light. While acknowledging the inability to change the world, the author aspires to offer a new perspective, inviting readers to see the world through their lens.

Opinions

The author believes that the external chaos of the pandemic is a reflection of internal struggles.
There is a dismissal of the practical mindset that might quickly label and dismiss such introspective thoughts.
The author quotes Jiddu Krishnamurti to support the idea that one's experience of the world is a direct reflection of one's inner self.
The author feels that society pressures individuals to fit into a single, coherent image, which is a form of pretense in the 'theatre of life'.
The author equates the act of creation, as described in the Bible, with a divine escape from darkness, suggesting that existence itself is a form of liberation.
Despite feeling powerless to change the world, the author is hopeful about shifting perspectives and offering a new viewpoint to readers.

A confession on surviving in the post Covid-19 era

I, sometimes, wonder if I am in denial about the Corona pandemic, perhaps because I have been living in hibernation, way before it all happened. Unfortunately, one can’t help but panic, even if you avoid watching the news. I am in a trance where I am witnessing everything happening in the world, at the same time, I am accepting the pandemic spread within my being.

When you are involved in the world, you forget that the noise you hear, the chaos you see, is all a reflection of your inner world. There is nothing outside of you. This may sound gibberish to somebody who is practical and will clearly dismiss it, putting a label on the writer, while they’re at it.

Look within, you are the world. — Jiddu Krishnamurti

I am not enlightened, nor a fool. I am neither a Saint or Satan. What I am, is in the making. I can’t fit myself in an image, although the world expects to see you in one piece. You have to pretend in this theatre, known as life. I used to feel guilty of existing until I realised that the creation is God’s escape from His darkness. “Let there be Light!”, He commanded, and it was!

I cannot change the world, but I can make you see it from my lens.