Is it just me or is there a correlation that exists between the phrase 20/20 vision and the arrival of the year 2020?
When speaking of a person having 20/20 vision it usually refers to the clarity or sharpness of their vision. Given that description, I began to ponder about what the year 2020 has brought to the world and if perhaps the Universe is delivering a clear and concise message about opening our eyes to the changes at hand.
I know it is a stretch, but think of it this way – the changes that arrived in the year 2020 were profound. It brought a whole new order of things which have become the new norm. There was a lot of scurry in the world up to when we rang in the New Year. And this hurried and harried pace was world-wide. The push and pull of the world’s leaders; the generational climb of the proverbial ladder; the explorations of the youngest of our society – had us all ‘driving under the influence’. When the page turned to January 1 2020, the rhythm began to change, and by March most of us were dumbfounded by the velocity of the changes at hand.
But are these profound changes so bad? I mean our family time has become much more focused, and our concerns and caring for those alone or less fortunate have become a first thought instead of a fleeting thought. Personally, I like the change. I do not like having to be away from my children and my siblings; I feel much like it is a forced exile. But globally speaking I believe this re-order is bringing a lot of positive vibrations by which we all can learn and grow.
I know the year 2020 has been a one-two punch. However, if we set aside our natural inclination to resist the change and climb on board fully, I believe something magical will be coming to us all. For me, I am setting aside my rose colored glasses and replacing them with my spectacles to be certain that I don’t miss a thing!
“Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while so we can see life with a clearer view again.”
Alex Tan
