Lost control (street cats in Tel Aviv)

Mar 19

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Lost control

Slowly but surely, nature wakes up from its hibernation. While one can barely see the delicate little buds on some of the trees, others already gained control and show up in full splendor. Only two weeks ago, I realized that the weird noise I heard was the groups of geese that had finally made their way back. Sometimes, the air of the evenings already gives a glimpse of how summer nights will feel.

While all of this beauty invites you and me to lean back and relax, the reality is that these days the world of humans feels tenser than ever. Life shows its vulnerable side and traps our perspective in unpredictability. And though it never promised security for anything, it is only now that we realize that nothing can be taken for granted. We lost control.

We lost our footing, our track, and even more, our orientation. We feel overstrained when left alone with the knowledge that we do not know. Lost perspectives cause us desperately to look for any lifeline. Just for a little moment, fulfilling the desire to steady oneself. Yet we cannot escape the rapid free-fall; feeling this devastation hurts.

Insecureness leaves our souls filled with pain because, in our minds, we have already prepared for the worst. And so, we compensate – a little preparation here, another top-up there. All in the name of irrationality, which leads us to believe we could gain back control with excessive amounts of goods.

While anxiety is up to every trick, it is on us to accept that we cannot control more than we are capable of doing. Although we cannot predict the future, we can affect our present state.

Street cats in Tel Aviv

Street cats in Tel Aviv are not just a part of the city's landscape but an integral part of its culture and identity. These furry felines bring joy and comfort to many residents and visitors alike.