And we are in 2021. Each with his own thoughts, each with his own desires, each with his own goals. Each in its own film, sometimes on the hair similar to those on television screens or in cinemas (when we were still visiting them). Sometimes we even experience our film just like the ones we watch. But not always. Because we hurry too much, we rush, we are not aware, we do not feel… Without feelings, life is empty or passes us by. You know the saying that only “the day you have fully spent is your day”. Well, that. All other days are simply dates in our calendar. So when you think of fulfilling your “New Year’s vows,” don’t overlook the fact that the vow, initially burning like a magnet, will soon be left with only smoke without will and perseverance.
I myself am of the opinion that there are two ways to lead your life. It’s one thing to simply spend your time, it’s another to use your time and enjoy the moments. If you live just to pass the time, waiting for answers from the outside, you are simply wasting your life. But if we spend our days meaningfully, then we are truly living. How true that the development of humanity is not hindered by the limitlessness of the “crazy” but by the limitations of the “smart.”
At the turn of 2021, most took a breather, saying the unusual year is finally behind us. I myself did not feel any relief at this. In fact, I’m kind of sad because everything passes too quickly, even life itself. That is why I never wait in euphoria to turn the first leaf of the new year, because there is an opportunity for a new beginning every day. However, I am looking forward to the experience, socializing (this time limited to the immediate family circle), small things that also make sense of the holidays.
It is true that the year 2020 was different from the previous ones, but each one is something special. Everyone brings something new, to many also bad, sad and also happy, right? We are in 2021 and the situation here and now is no different than the situation at the end of 2020. The beginning of 2020, however, was much more optimistic than the beginning of 2021. Well, that. Every year is special. It is important that we do not lose hope and optimism, that we do not lose life energy, life motivation, the meaning for which we live. Without the meaning of life it is impossible to defy disease, without it, there is no energy, no power, no immunity. There is no life without meaning. How easy this flow of life is, however, we humans love to complicate and so easily forget to treat ourselves holistically. We forget that man is a bio-psycho-social whole. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease. Human is not a robot. I am not saying that it is necessary to adapt to “emergencies” from time to time, but over time it is also necessary to think about development and act in this direction, and not to wait, fear and ask what the future will bring. And what’s worse, this fear is spreading among people, even at a faster rate than the virus travels.
A virus (even the most celebrated) is a virus, with such and other negative consequences. Experts know how and in what cases it is deadly. But there are also experts here who know that life is movement and that movement is life. Well, you know, you don’t even have to be an expert, as common sense dictates. In fact, the virus has taken over the management and running of the country with decision-makers. We pay attention to the virus with the most important news of the day that doesn’t want to and doesn’t want to end. The virus grinds and grinds and grinds. In the rapidly changing measures, limitations, and even in the news that is on the mind of our mind and our body. If we repeat the bad news and tarnish everything we don’t like, we will literally shut ourselves in a cage as if we were a parrot. Whenever we talk about what we don’t like, we add another bar in the cage and shut ourselves off from all the good. To a world that is chaotic and full of fear, you have to retreat. Otherwise your body gets sick. It is proven. Former top athlete Brigita Langerholc also spoke about this in one of the podcasts. Unfortunately, in this beloved country, it is necessary to know what is going on at all times, as measures change overnight. Even where to eat a sandwich !? It is a daily campaign “Nothing should surprise us.” I’m not saying that the measures don’t make sense. They are, but only in one direction, in the direction of protection against covid-19 infection, but even here they unfortunately go past the findings of science and kick into the dark. There is no safe distance indoors at all, as infections occur through the transmission of the exhaled corona virus in an aerosol, so it is necessary to ventilate the premises as often as possible…
I’m not going to be smart because I’m not an expert in this area. What I want to write is that despite everything, life goes on. And for a wonderful life, we just have to “break the bars in the cage” that limits us. The bars break with love. So give love, talk about what you love and don’t forget about movement. It is high time that this record was turned over by the media as well. Let him talk and write about encouraging and good news. But everything will be easier. “Life in the Year” could also be one of our guides, such as the title of Mitja Okorn’s first Slovenian film in Hollywood. The most important moment in life is when you realize what makes you happy. But joy lies far away from limitations, far away from bad news, and far away from everything that makes us unhappy. Limitation is slavery for the creative, and only imaginary security for the uncreative.
Good luck Slovenia and stay healthy and active 😊
