Electric Purpose
Words & Graphic by Samarah
After three months of collective social distancing, I thought about how self-quarantining has changed and is continuing to change people. As a night owl, I'm friendlier with the moon, but I've been working on getting up earlier. A few days ago, I happened to wake up with the sun.
During this state of isolation, I had more time to write and work on projects, but it was still a struggle at times. As time went on, I had to recognize things that were and were not working in my life (material objects, relationships, activities) and be honest with myself in doing so.
It was a lesson in getting to know myself better and acknowledge what makes me happy. This on-going process has led to some bittersweet endings, but more self-reliance, and acceptance.
When I saw the sunrise that morning, the sky was completely streaked with an electric purple...not a speckle of blue in sight. A color close to my heart, purple signifies mysticism, magic, and intuition. It felt like a message just for me. I went back to sleep and later wondered if it happened in a dream.
I doubt that things will be completely back to normal once Miss Rona has her way with us. People will have changed when this is all over, but I sense that for me, it will have been for the better.
