THE RECONCEPTUALIZATION OF HUMAN
PSYCHE – CORONAVIRUS ERA
The ‘coronavirus pandemic’ has taken
toll on the human behaviour, and has made man stare into the eyes of
death, though he tries to bounce back at the nadir of each Coronavirus wave,
but the reoccurrence of deadly infection has immensely affected human health
and society’s outlook, perhaps gradually mutated the complete living and
thought process. The concept of human resilience in the face of
adversity is being tested, and the consequences of persistent stress and
anxiety symptoms are becoming routine in one’s daily activities.
Earlier, the public and the administrators debated the origin of the virus, natural or a Frankenstein creation of some rogue, generated a great deal of investigative and conspiratorial theories around the world, led to considerable suspicion and mistrust, but the mass propagation in each cycle has exposed only the fallibility of human supremacy. The entire code of criticism rested on unproven and yet undiscovered science, based on hypothesis, not sustained by viable evidence, however, over a period of time, whatever may have been the cause or its beginning, but the spread is natural and no human force has been able to prevent its tiny droplets appearing even in the remotest parts of the planet. The initial period of human isolation and extended lockdowns resulted in hunger, mass migrations and huge economic suffering across the nations, exposing the moral depravity in the model on which the pantheons of the society were being built world over.
The first ray of hope that lit our life was the keen sense of charity, empathy and cooperation among individuals at local levels, whatever the governments could not think of or do, certain sections and individuals succoured selflessly and rewatered the seeds of change, perhaps required as man moves beyond 21st century. The paradigm shift in the way a human will deal with his mind, body and soul will define, sustain us and the existence of future generations, given the reality of evolutionary environmental and ecological modifications.
Those who have sailed in this era, comprehend
that they cannot have the world as they want, presently the human spirit
struggles to find goodwill, happiness and contentment. We have always contemplated
that human race is immeasurably superior in our own mind and perpetually avoid
the honest self-assessment about our inner true self and consider ourselves far
more advanced and prosperous beings for inventing and developing difficult
structures and appliances. Nonetheless, mother nature has hit mankind with
vengeance in the shape of a ‘colossal’ Covid-19 outbreak, a lethal worldwide problem
and its precipitous spread has awakened and cautioned humans to the vagaries of
nature. In this critical time, we realize
that ‘Goddess of Earth’ like wildfire can severely punish and threaten humankind.
We have failed miserably to respect nature and its influence in everyday life. The planet Earth is our responsibility, we need to fathom local and global environmental phenomena, find solutions to prevent environmental risk factors which are detrimental to human health. Unfortunately, the human recklessness, disconnection and pressure on ecosphere is challenging and complex, requires vigorous effort for re-greening and rejuvenation, morally the basic duty of every citizen of the world to save the earth for millennia.
As Covid-19 and its mutations are spreading
around the world with alarming speed, a section of people think that religious
beliefs can rescue them from any calamity, and they resort to the dogmatic
practices within their religious groups in a globalized world, still ignorant
about the endless loss of human life and widespread disruptions impacting all communities.
It is noticeable that the irrational
soothsayers, astrologers, augurs, oracles, pundits and crystal gazers were
unable to predict the devastating virus, still unsuccessful to understand the
effects of the ailment. The so-called ‘Nostradamus’ and the fake seers are
completely at a loss for words since the tragic start of infectious disease in
2020. But there is an emergence of rationality and logic, the mere religious credo
is not as intense as before, people are reassessing themselves and finding bliss
in spirituality.
We yearn for understanding, empathy,
peer connections and comfort of societal support, realize the significance of
psychological aspects affecting everyday life which encourage all living beings
to share joys and sorrows around the world. The renewed faith in the workers
helping at the grass root level, be it doctors, nurses, medical helpers, and psychologists,
reveals a more pragmatic and compassionate society. The social contact,
conversations and good rapport are essential for mental and physical health,
have changed our earlier perspective of human relationships.
A recent interest in healthy
nutrition, sustainable local produce and traditional cooking benefits our
physical well-being for a balanced life style. In lockdown, we felt more
connected to our bodies by taking nutritious food, drinking healthy beverages,
green teas, unprocessed foods rather than touted ‘superfoods’.
The global health calamity of the century has brought our grandmothers simple tasty and nutritious recipes back in the kitchen, and proudly we remember matriarch’s cuisine and natural remedies, which provided better immunity to our ancestors.
An educated and well-schooled ‘Generation Alpha’ is better informed about world affairs, their ongoing learning process is lifelong in the wake of competitive highly advanced emerging technologies in a fast-changing world, but the effect of restrictive nerve-racking lockdowns has had multifaceted impact on their overall health and made youth depressive.
Children and youth at an impressionable growing age are facing deep emotional traumas, difficulties and disappointments, as the spring of their life is interrupted and disrupted. Quarantine, and isolation have hindered their talent, obstructed normal life, devoid of any social interaction, sports and group activities, the youngsters are experiencing negative mind-set and low self-esteem. In this sensitive environment, parents, family, friends, care takers and support groups must offer compassion, counselling and psychological therapies to overcome their depression, pessimism and gloomy outlook.
Basically, we are social animals, surrounded by people who either uplift or lower our fundamental values, beliefs and ethics. In the midst of dark and stormy clouds, it is potentially important to find people in life who rekindle our vital aspirations and ambitions to pursue our dreams. They also challenge us to improve our mindset to be grateful, appreciative and more productive. The mutual reciprocity constructs an open, reasonable and more favourable learning environment, furthermore empowers people to learn from society and environs for positive psychology. Even though people who instigate us to become inferior, flawed and pathetic, at the same time the disagreements and contradictions assist us to undergo a change for self-development more effectively and competently, helps us to recognize the better version of our true self.
When we discover our own identity, it
becomes much easier for us to define who we truly are and the recognition of
our purpose in life leads to a healthy balance of mind, body, and soul, guides
us to trust our instincts, boosts advanced understanding of common sense and right
attitude, triggers mental, emotional and spiritual stimulation for
wholesomeness. The intertwined relationship of mind, body and soul generates
self-knowledge, focused attention, flexible reasoning, contentment and
strengthens the sense of our being.
It is necessary to invigorate mind,
body and soul simultaneously to shape our psyche for positive sway on
changeable moods, negative emotions and environs. The spiritual beliefs, work
outs, breathing techniques, yoga, meditation, exercises, art therapy and
relaxation reawakens productive thinking, brings peace of mind, steers us to
control agony for mental and emotional problems, discomposure, instability and unpredictable
behaviour. Henceforth, the spiritual path is a universal human experience that outlines
an unbiased objectivity in assessing one’s own powers and will be an
instrumental part for mental tranquility of the populace. Over the years, it
has been seen that spirituality is a broad concept that exceeds beyond
religious or cultural parameters, brings peace and harmony with the universe.
Our greatest emotional need is to
have a feeling of belongingness with optimistic people who believe in ‘healthy
mind is in a healthy body’. The profound combination and good will of community
ensues high spirits, bright and broader perspective to heal in safe surroundings.
During this pandemic, we the social creatures are learning the art of
communication and all of us creatively connect with others on social media and merrily
enjoy tete-a-tete with strangers from different continents. The platform for
wide ranging interaction has created consistent social fabric. The solidarity of
community figures prominently in confidence building, alters human attitude in the
best possible manner. Imperatively, the public network with trusting kinship, cognitive
intimacy and unity evokes lasting affinity among individuals.
We all differ considerably in every respect,
however, the catastrophic spell has brought diverse communities and divergent cultures
together in meaningful interaction. Time
has come to enrich our lives with cordiality, friendliness and camaraderie,
which should last as long as we envision a moral and civil societal
structure. This ordeal has closely connected humans with nature and
society, making us mentally and physically more resilient. At this juncture,
the aspiring, career-focused and determined people with commitment to
education, knowledge and social networking are disseminating wisdom, broadening
cross-cultural horizons and bridging the gap between nationalism and globalization.
Anuradha
Singh
25th
February 2022
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