Staying at peace in all situations
Staying at peace in all situations
The period of the covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown has begun in March 2020 in Madagascar. It’s been exactly one year that my life took a big step. Like everyone, I did not expect that this microscopic thing would turn everything upside down but fortunately; I was able to transform the situation in my favor so I can bring benefits to others as well.
For me, the lockdown has been easier than I feel it has been for a lot of people. I was very blessed that I didn’t have to worry about my personal needs during this time. It was then that I realized that having a roof over my head and food to eat is a real privilege. And because I live alone and work from home, the situation has not changed anything in my daily life.
At first, I was also surprised but it was mainly because I felt all the fear around me. The atmosphere was getting very heavy so I knew deep down that something has to be made and it had to start by me from within. So I’ve decided once and for all to be more focused on my spiritual efforts and, also, to use social media to spread positivity and to bring light through my spirituality by giving tips on how to face the odds and staying at peace in all situations.
I was already very active online to share topics around personal development and, on top of that, I am part of a community of positive influencers in my country. But at the same time, I felt that it was still possible to do better. That’s why this period is a game-changer for me. Since then, I often get feedback from people who tell me how much my story have helped them overcome hardships, but above all, I am grateful that now I am contributing concretely to build a better world.
This situation has taught me a lot of lessons, especially the fact that all the weapons I need to face the world are already in me. I just had to take a step of courage to make them emerge, that’s why I make sure to inspire others to do the same.
Even if the situation is not yet resolved, my experience shows that we can manage to take advantage of it. A great opportunity to start a more authentic and meaningful life.
By Razafimanantsoa Nivolalandy
Project manager in the field of IT development, Antananarivo
Madagascar