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government, believing this is the answer “normal” despite outside influences.
to human health and survival. Now as never before, people are waking
up to their own creative expression
“The New Normal” is unique because and reclaiming their power! In times of
it doesn’t have its own platform or mixed messages, outside influences, and
rules, but rather, is piggybacking on the the daily challenges of life in a Covid-19
integrated digital, social, and societal world, you can too.
norm platforms we’re already used to. It’s
natural to want to uphold the status quo, Activity Time! Ask yourself questions,
and assimilate to “The New Normal”. give yourself insights.
Human beings NEED a reliable and
relatable tribe to survive. However, right Most of the confusion today stems from
now, we’re feeling pressure from all sides people simply not having important
to conform without question: conversations with themselves.
- Our social groups (friends, family and - Complete openness and honesty with
co-workers) oneself create motivation for education!
- Our societal affiliations (churches, - Education creates motivation for
schools and governments) action!
- Our digital influences (both of the - Action leads to your truest expression!
above, plus a highly addictive and - Expressing your truest self leads to
manipulative nature) fulfillment & independence!
Everyone’s circumstances, perspectives If you are supporting a stance or
and consequences are unique. However, following a movement and don’t fully
when it comes to the integration of a understand why, please do the exercise
new morality and new social cues, we below! You might find yourself feeling a
MUST take courage and responsibility different way by the end.
to clear out the confusion between our
personal normal, and the normal that Pick a topic you’d like to better
other people believe we should take on. understand about “The New Normal”.
There is no beauty, diversity, or growth in For 1 day, track any thoughts, habits, and
just going along with what everyone else questions on a piece of paper as you have
is doing without first understanding and them. The Question Guide below is a
committing to yourself. good place to start if you’re not sure how
to initiate a conversation with yourself.
This article is written to help you discern
and develop your honest personal
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