July 11th, 2021: Post Pandemic Therapy

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We went for a walk downtown Calgary to see how things are as the Calgary Stampede is here. It will be interesting to see how it turns out. Some people are happy that we have one this year. Others are skeptical about it. We will be careful while trying to support it as much as we can.


It will take some time for life to be back to normal. It is like someone got hurt physically, emotionally, and spiritually then he has to go through some intense therapy in order to recover. What kind of therapy might we need so we can recover from the impact of Covid-19?


Trust: people will need to learn how to trust their governments again. The erosion of trust has been severe. We will need incredible leaders to restore what we have lost. The absence of credibility is very problematic for our nations as we try to navigate the post-pandemic time that comes with many economic and social challenges.


Discernment: when we were going through shut down, we were bombarded with all kinds of information via social media and other sources. Many of us are overwhelmed by the availability of "news" on the internet. Yet, we have no idea how to respond or what to do. Our inability to discern the truth has created paralysis. We are slow in engaging and responding to many things.


Freedom: many people are now afraid that they are not free anymore, and governments have too much control and too much information about them. This sentiment has also divided us. In some ways, the pandemic has confirmed to us that we are losing our freedom. One example of that is our academic institution. For many years, our universities have been no longer about freedom of learning and discovery. University as an institution has become one of the most oppressive manifestations of intellectual slavery. We now celebrate intellectual conformity.


Proverbs 3: 5-6

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths."

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