Today in 2023, with the pandemic not long behind us, the legacy of its impact and effect has endured in how we now perceive the idea of how and where we live and work, our work-life balance, and how we value our time and the people we love.
Out of the grey clouds of that dark period emerged a silver lining; manifested as a reinvigorated awareness and appreciation for the natural beauty around us, our social lives, our sense of adventure, travel and exploration, and the platonic, romantic and familial bonds and connections that keep our hearts beating and our blood running warm.
Whilst bumper to bumper traffic, long and exhausting commutes and extended stretches of time away from family and friends, has slowly returned; what has remained is a new consciousness born out of the pandemic to occasionally slow down, and take time to smell the flowers while we can.
The advocacy for slower living by the zoomer generation, international labour campaigns for a shorter working week, and the buoyancy of the travel and tourism industry, all serve as indications of a growing need and desire for more rest, leisure, nature and quality time with our loved ones. This is fast becoming the new social currency and benchmark for happiness and success...
