WalkaboutWirt Blog Post #8



                               
                                  Cable Beach sunset 2018 Broome, Western Australia

 Hi - I hope you are going well!

Our world never stops changing, but the passage of time and events can be so varied . . . or at least seem that way to each of us. After weeks of restrictive movement virtually everywhere due to the global pandemic, we are now wondering, "How long will this situation last, and what will be the lasting effects?" The old Sufi saying, "This, too, shall pass", seems appropriate. The outcome? Well, let's just wait and see rather than worry about all the possibilities.


In 2000 I was diagnosed with having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I didn't see it coming although the potential had been there for some time. The debilitating effects suddenly put my life on a d-tour I couldn't see an end to for some time.

In 2020 all of humanity is on a dramatic detour that most of us didn't see coming, although the potential has been there for some time. Perhaps it was not such a surprise at the occurrence, but certainly a shock at the fairly immediate response by authorities, even if somewhat uncoordinated in the approaches in handling it.

Interestingly, the effects are not radically affecting me personally on a day-to-day basis. Why?

PTSD is becoming common for much of humanity - even before the virus pandemic - often due to the busy-ness of our modern lifestyles. Those with it can relate to others and may even have experienced the same event, but it is a very personal, individual thing to deal with. It is both mental and physiological.

I had to learn to manage it alone in 2000, even with love, support, and counseling. That 'educational' experience has proven to be valuable in 'getting my life back', and in dealing with recent developments in our world. Despite the dismal initial prognosis and outlook, it transformed my life in a very positive way for which I am most grateful.

In the current pandemic, we all have various experiences in this global situation. We all have different perspectives of a common antagonist which we are reacting to in our own way, but it gives us a common bond that helps us feel more supported and safer than if we had to alone. Sadly, some do have to face this alone.

In 2000 I wasn't physically isolated, but I felt so mentally. No one could get inside my head other than my self. Today I am currently physically isolated to a large extent, but I don't feel alone or mentally isolated because I can communicate quite freely with family, friends, and virtually the world. That, along with the 'tools' I've learned to deal with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and stress in general over the past 20 years, I feel fine. I am enjoying and appreciating the 'down' time - to catch up a bit on 'the list' and to be creative.

I hope you too are coping well and are able to utilize this time in ways to your advantage, enjoyment, and sense of well-being. Don't feel embarrassed or afraid to put your hand up and ask for help if you feel the walls closing in on you. I am so pleased now that I did so 20 years ago, in spite of my pride not wanting to. And don't discount the potential for positive changes in the world around us and within your Self! There is a great deal of uplifting material on the net and stories of good things happening with humanity and Nature across our planet!
                  
Best wishes to you and your loved ones -
Greg


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