This has been evident in the last few years, particularly in the last couple of years when the whole world suffered from the harsh and unignorable effects of COVID-19. In light of unproven scares about Deltacron and projections of increased infections in Europe and the US, assailed by feelings of pessimism, do you get the sense that 2022 is receiving a rather tepid welcome from most of us? Would you consider it too much of an incredulous stretch if I advised you that my buzz words for this year are love, wellness, hope and perseverance? I am however, acutely aware of the fact that these words seem to be facing fierce and intense rivalry from their more negative and forcefully potent siblings; passiveness, infirmity, despair and lassitude.
Of course, the latter words combine the depressing baggage and unfortunate heritage from the preceding year. I would be the first to agree that balance is essential. As much as we cannot underplay the gravity of the times we are living in, I would hazard that dwelling in prolonged negativity is not crafted into the resilient DNA of mankind.
