Author: Qryptonyght

Mainland born island woman at heart.
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Far From the Ordinary

The blessing “may you live in interesting times” is reportedly a curse of Chinese origin and I can clearly see why. “Interesting times” certainly hints at something far from the ordinary! I am sure that you will agree that we are all living in extremely ‘interesting times”.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made history as the one to affect all of the world’s population. On the six-month anniversary of the outbreak in June 2020, The World Health Organization reported that there were 10 million cases and 500,000 deaths worldwide.  At the end of July, there were in excess of 15 million cases and 700,000 deaths. We are all grappling with varying emotions as we contemplate this reality.

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Let Love In

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs puts the human need for love and belonging halfway up the totem pole of needs. To my mind, as important as the other components are, giving and receiving love is paramount. If the human need for love is unmet, all else is adversely affected and no one is happy.

Maslow theorized that if a particular need is unmet, an individual is motivated towards fulfilling that need

I know this may seem terribly presumptuous of me, but I don’t agree! My theory is that motivation to pursue love is dependent on the unique circumstances and experiences of the individual. Some lack the capacity to allow themselves the degree of vulnerability and acceptance that love demands.

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Nicole’s Story – Unshed Tears

Although she tried to drown herself in schoolwork over the next few days, Nicole constantly checked in with her mom. She was relieved when her dad was allowed to go home and she wept silently when he finally spoke to her on the phone. His speech was slurred but he was adamant that she should not return to Jamaica until her semester ended. When the therapist said that he was responding well and it appeared that he was on his way to a full recovery, Nicole was relieved! she could hardly wait for the semester to end! She would be on the first flight out. She would throw her arms around her dad and hug him tightly… or so she thought.

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