The importance of communication, connection at times of crisis

While we were already talking about a ‘global world”, “interdependence” before, I think the pandemic has shown how we are actually tied to each other and how much we are mutually responsible for one another.

When I fear the virus it does not only mean that others can infect me, but it also means I can also infect others.

And this is actually symbolic since the same is true to every action, even every thought we have. It is not only posts, pictures on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter that spreads virally but everything we do and think. In our globally integrated, interdependent world the so-called “butterfly effect” works with full force.

It is a scary picture that even with my negative thoughts I can “infect” others but it is true, even sciences are proving that our influence on the thought, intention level is stronger than through actions even if we are not aware of it yet.

We do not like such commitments, responsibilities on our shoulders, still, this is the nature, “lawfulness” of our global, integral world.

Thus being active in connection building — and this does not have to be physical only — and learning how to communicate in a positive, mutually beneficial manner — is the only way we can overcome, moreover prevent crisis situations, global calamities.

On the other hand, this type of thinking is alien to us, since we are all born with an instinctively egocentric, subjective, individualistic program. This is why we need a unique, purposeful and practical educational method that can teach us, help us to feel our interdependence and mutual responsibility in a realistic, tangible manner.