The current global health crisis also reminds us that what affects the human family has to be addressed by all of us. In my own life, I have often found that it is the most difficult challenges that have helped me gain strength. But only by developing calmness and clear-sightedness can we help others and, in so doing, even help ourselves. It is natural to feel worry and fear at a time when so many are suffering. Therefore, it is up to all of us to try to cultivate peace of mind and to think about what we can do for others, including those that we never see.
The Covid-19 pandemic has reminded us how interdependent we are: what happens to one person can soon affect many others, even on the far side of our planet. How can humanity pull together in these times?Īs human beings, we all share the same sorrows, the same hopes, the same potential. Unesco director-general Audrey Azoulay, Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler and more tackle how we’ll live, travel, move and mobilise post-virus.Readers’ thoughts: The biggest unknowns in a post-pandemic work world.Melinda Gates, Zoom CEO Eric S Yuan and more answer: How could the world of work change forever?.In this edition, we look at how the virus will continue to test our mental strength and relationships, aggravate existing inequalities in society, push for greater sustainability and demand new ways for us to thrive in 2021 and beyond. That’s why we’ve been surveying dozens of global thought leaders, doers and thinkers for our special Unknown Questions series, in which we’re unearthing the biggest questions we should be asking as we move toward a post-pandemic society. We don’t yet know the answer – and, in some respects, we don’t even know the right questions to ask. If you’re interested in seeing our beautiful, blossoming Wild Plum tree gifts click here.How will people change and grow in the wake of the pandemic? Ancient Chinese tales say that the fragrance of plum blossoms “lights the world from the bitterness and coldness of winter.” telling us that happiness and beauty can bloom in even the darkest times throughout our lives. Plum trees can thrive all over - from inner city parks to remote and frosty mountain tops silently exuding an ethereal elegance.
Japanese tradition holds that the Plum (or ‘ume’) is celebrated as a protective charm against evil, so the ume is traditionally planted in the northeast of the garden, the direction from which evil is believed to come. It’s perhaps for this reason that in Chinese mythology it is often written that immortals fed on plums to enhance their strength and vitality throughout the ages. They symbolise perseverance and hope, as well as, beauty thriving in adverse circumstances.Īs the Plum tree blossoms between two seasons, it is also seen as a symbol of spring - bringing warmth, transition and the promise of fruitfulness. The tree’s pale pink blossoms are cherished because they bloom vibrantly and so bravely amidst the winter chill. In Chinese philosophy, the Plum tree’s blossom is a symbol of winter ending and a herald of spring. The seemingly humble Plum tree has some amazing stories to tell, branching out from cultures all over the world! Since ancient times Plum trees, their fruit and delicate, fragrant flowers have been drenched in meaning and mystery.
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