Inspiring Women Magazine May 2021

expected to show up in front of a screen to
master science and math concepts. These years of
a child’s life will never return, so the loss feels
searingly permanent.
Traveling on vacation has been the release valve
for an overworked and overwhelmed population.
COVID-19 has successfully deprived us of this
outlet. Confined mostly to our homes and
shrinking work spaces, we grieve the loss of sweet
anticipation, of getting on an airplane and going
on an adventure, or simply taking a road trip to a
desired destination.
Knowing Who We Are And What Matters
It’s almost impossible to lose as much as we all
have and come out of the situation unchanged.
The complete disappearance of our solitude and
the unavailability of distractions to tune out our
discomfort have forced many of us to get to know
ourselves for the first time.
When our world shrinks down and life as we knew
it is over, we begin to ask: What truly matters
now? This is where hope is reborn. We crave living
authentic lives. We re-evaluate our relationships.
We prune and trim and let go, choosing to keep
only what really adds value.
And when the pandemic makes its way into
history books as a significant life-changing event
of 2020-2021 we will count as the survivors of farreaching
personal and political change.
Uma Girish is a Spiritual Mentor for women who have
experienced loss, but know they’re here for a bigger
purpose. She helps them make meaning of their loss
so they can transform their pain into purpose. She is
also an award-winning author, workshop facilitator,
and speaker. She lives in Düsseldorf with her husband.
Visit her at www.umagirish.com to learn more.
The only question to ask is: how can I live more
intentionally now that I have a second chance?
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