9 hidden reserves during the pandemic

It’s only the eighth day since the emergency measures were imposed and we began our voluntary self-isolation, yet it already feels like a month. Perhaps the difficulty also stems from the fact that no one can say exactly how much Will this continue, and what will the view be like on the way out?.

But let’s give it some time, for now We’re going through the most stressful period. Even if we don’t realise it, the loss of routine has a very serious effect on our mental well-being. The good news is that humans are extremely adaptable creatures and quickly get used to new circumstances. And mobilises.

And he discovers resources he hadn’t even suspected existed, that he owns.

1. The weather.

We’ve certainly seen that any free time we’ve gained by staying at home instantly vanishes into watching the news, worrying about loved ones and the tripled complexity of every everyday task. It’s not exactly a holiday. But we’ll see just how quickly we adapt and we’ll get into the swing of things. And when that’s over, we’ll go out with revised priorities.

2. Will.

The will to be united. We don’t always know what’s right and what’s wrong. But Change requires unity. Just think how, in the space of just a few days, the world took an extremely difficult decision, setting aside economic, political and all other considerations. How many things did we say „no“ to, in order to say one big „YES“ to the health and lives of the most vulnerable? And now think about what we can do about climate change, pollution, hunger and poverty around the world.

And here, the argument is not „if there is hunger in the world, why are we so concerned about a virus?“, but should be „if we can bring the world to a standstill in three days, we can even save everyone who is suffering “without water, food, clothes or basic medicines". As long as we sort it out.

3. Solidarity.

Let us be in no doubt that the idea of social isolation is to ease the burden on the healthcare system, which was not designed to cope with such a pandemic. The vast majority of the population is not in the high-risk group. Yet it is precisely this group that seems to be complying most strictly and unreservedly with the measures imposed. Let us We protect the elderly from danger, and the young from their own recklessness. With understanding and love, and with patience towards their feelings. It is our job to be well-informed, strong and capable.

4. Mutual assistance.

I’m talking about the notes left in the entrance hall by people writing to their elderly neighbours to say they’re willing to do their shopping for food and medicines so that they don’t have to go out. Until yesterday, we were arguing at the residents’ meetings about how much to charge for the lift repairs; now we’re ready to set aside some of our time and take a risk for the sake of another person.

I’m talking about those who didn’t ask how their businesses would survive, but stopped making ready-to-wear clothing and started making face masks to donate to healthcare facilities. We’re talking about those who donated to hospitals – yes, some with controversial conditions attached. But even so, this shows a hidden reserves of funds, production capacity and time.

5. Trust.

Let us trust in experts and leading figures, the very same people we were criticising and protesting against until yesterday. And the very same people we will criticise and protest against with redoubled vigour tomorrow. But today we have shown that we can adapt to the circumstances. Let us trust the person next to us, …that when we risk our jobs or businesses by staying at home, he or she will do the same. And we have shown a level of self-discipline that many far more developed Western countries have failed to demonstrate and continue to fail to demonstrate.

6. Awareness.

Viewing figures for news and current affairs programmes have not been this high since the mid-1990s, when there was no reliable system for measuring ratings. In just a matter of days, people reached a level of awareness well above the minimum general threshold. We have shown that Bulgarians are intelligent, curious and capable of being well-informed. A resource that we must maintain even in the context of normal political processes.

Another hidden asset here is the return of the appeal and significance of the journalism profession, which has depreciated sharply in recent years. Let us bear in mind that these people, together with medical staff and public servants – and yes, together with our politicians – are exposed to the greatest daily risk in order to carry on with their work.

7. Technical.

We have been talking about online lessons and online learning, but just a week ago this seemed almost impossible. Now it’s launching in just three days. With many shortcomings and many difficulties for teachers and pupils

Of course. But we found that We could start somewhere.

8. Household.

We are one of those countries that still they produce everything. From toilet paper and face masks, through all the foodstuffs that our fertile land provides, to household appliances. We will survive, even under far more drastic circumstances. And now we we’ve learnt to appreciate the jars of lyutenitsa and jam, and the plastic bottles of rakia from Mum and Dad, from Grandma and Grandad. There’s hardly any other country in Europe that can boast such a winter supply.

9. Creativity.

Extreme conditions always inspire artists. And when they are restricted in their ability to present their books or open their exhibitions, we can see what they are capable of on social media. We’re also seeing people who are trying their hand at making a video, a story, a song or writing something for the first time. And they’re actually doing quite well. They certainly bring a touch of humour to the situation.

This critical situation is changing the rules and the face of our society. It is revealing new possibilities to us – some frightening, some wonderful. And each and every one of us has the power to find our place and make the most of this „pause“ to reflect on what he really wants in life.

We are writing these lines with those in mind, who suffer the most. Perhaps they are separated from their loved ones. Perhaps they are watching the fruits of their labour vanish into thin air. Perhaps they have to work, perhaps on the black market. Perhaps they feel trapped in their own homes. Perhaps they are risking their health and their lives for others every day. Perhaps they are undergoing treatment or are in quarantine.

Here at Body Aesthetics, we look for the positives, not because we are downplaying the gravity of the situation, but because we hope to continue working together to find the resources we need to cope. And the fact that we continue to communicate, even if only remotely, brings us immense joy.

The material 9 hidden reserves during the pandemic was first published on Body Aesthetics.