Mid-year Existential Crisis?
Six months of 2021.
Hello friends,
Umm, it’s not Sunday again, but believe me, I had planned on sending this to you yesterday but I have not been keeping well since Saturday (no, it’s not covid, don’t worry).
I had my workshop on Saturday evening which could not be postponed at any cost. And I just gave it my all, I had to, after all, we had been working on it for weeks. The workshop was a great success and I am really glad, but my body just gave up on me after that. My throat is still dead. But it’s fine I know will soon bounce back.
What about you guys? I hope you people have had a productive safe week. And a fulfilling weekend.
Well apart from all that, I have been doing some thinking the last few days, half of 2020 is already behind us so it is important to consider and realign our goals and vision once again, right?
So half of my body is high on adrenaline, constantly thinking of new ideas and strategies, creating content plans, putting books on TBR lists, planning December vacations, and whatnot
But the other half of me is full of doubt and uncertainty, constantly checking out the news, fearing about the delta variant and the third wave. The world around me might come down tumbling once again, so what’s the point?
And believe me, seeing pictures of overcrowded Manali streets isn't helping at all!
So is this the dilemma of our generation?
I recently saw a video of a little girl, who thinks everything is a hand sanitizer. It was adorable and heartbreaking at the same time. The world around us has changed completely in the last 2 years and I don’t know how to fully reckon with that fact. Our situation is so unprecedented and so bizarre. On one hand, there’s a global pandemic waiting to raise its ugly head the moment you think things are getting better and on the other hand, there’s this new normal, which is not so uncomfortable and stifling anymore. Honestly, I am not even sure how I will function once this pandemic is completely over, how will I transition back to being a fully social human being?
In time we shall have all the answers, and hopefully, they will be pleasant ones. Till then we have to keep treading this path carefully. For now, the fact that I am not alone in this, keeps me going. Almost everyone around me voices the same anxieties, and we comfort each other as much as we can. Together we shall sail through.
What I was reading this week?
There’s a new virus in town! Say hi to Zika.
Say goodbye to Zomato and Swiggy. NOSH, a robot that cooks food is here.
Also, GenZ is transforming the food industry. Such a brilliant read!
What’s brewing in the digital economy?
These 2 Indian Entrepreneurs are transforming Indonesia’s SMEs
What was I doing this week?
Of course, you know about this already. I hosted a workshop on Content Monetization.
I was obsessing over Colin and Sameer.
That’s all I have for you today. Do let me know your thoughts on this whole halfway through the pandemic state of our lives. Reach out to me anytime for anything @pawan_rochwani.
Wishing you a very energetic Monday. Take care and stay safe.
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