How have you fared in the last few years?

Since the beginning of the year 2020, life has been much like the above tryptich by Dutch painter Heironymous Bosch. Perhaps closer to the frame on the right than the middle frame or the left one, especially if you live here in Melbourne.

Some call it the Great Awakening. Others may use terms that are far less positive. Life has been difficult for many who had to go through long periods of isolation, absences from loved ones, and to have events in their lives disrupted. Either way, living through what has been perhaps the toughest period of many of our lives has bound to have left its mark.

Many have had their eyes opened to what they believe is truly happening in this world, while others have taken a more accepting approach, doing what they believe is right in order to help others and to help society in general. Whatever the case, it hasn't been fun.

It's been a time of reflection. A time of cleaning out and getting rid of what is no longer needed. Of reassessing what is important, and of redefining life goals, even.

If you find yourself in a darker place than before, you're not alone. I have already been there myself, many years ago. I can honestly say that I knew something like this would happen sooner or later. There are some not-very-nice people in this world, and a lot of compromised individuals in positions of power. What happened was almost inevitable.

I was prepared for the worst at the start of this whole "thing", but never quite expected it to get as bad as it did. However, life appears to be headed in a more positive direction for all of us. The darkness has passed for now. It's unlikely that too many people can say it was a good period, and they haven't really changed as a person since it all started.

If you've faced some tough times as a result of our recent societal changes, come and talk to me about it. I will be happy to support you and to help you through whatever might have been exposed by the hardships we have all faced recently. Checkout my new therapy: Soul Pattern and Belief Readings. It might be just what you need.

Scott McCamish, Past Influences, 15 Feb 2023