The severe storms and towering waves battering Europe’s western coast during the last few days have greatly mirrored the turbulence within my mind, a reflection of not only nature’s fury but also the ongoing turmoil in the world.
Gradually, with my tension increasing as the depression and its stormy tentacles moved closer over the North Atlantic, my thoughts became as unsettled as the brewing storm, with an undeniable sense of impending change.
My mind, like the roaring sea, was overwhelmed by waves of anxiety and frustration, refusing to calm, and the uncertainty of the world, marked by conflicts and wars, added to my restlessness.
Much like ships navigating turbulent seas, I must ride the waves of my restless mind, as I have no other choice. The last days, however, were a reminder that even in the face of external turmoil, I have the power to find balance within. I turned to meditation, my favourite books, and (remote) conversations with close friends and this provided moments of peace in a world marred by conflict.
As the European weather calms, so does my mind. Life’s challenges, be they the storms in nature or the conflicts in the world, remain, but they remind me to embrace restlessness while seeking inner peace.
