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The Yin/Yang Harmony Affected by the COVID Pandemic

 

The onset of COVID pandemic has drastically altered the patten of Yin and Yang in all realms of our lives-philosophical, cultural, therapeutic inter/personal spheres, etc.



Yin and Yang


The concept of Yin and Yang is closely related to the philosophy of change in China. It emphasizes that change is a natural and essential part of life, and that balance and harmony can be achieved by understanding and embracing change.

According to the philosophy of change in China, everything in the cosmos is constantly changing and the only way to attain equilibrium is to accept and adapt to these changes. This is reflected in the Yin and Yang symbol, which shows two halves of a circle that are constantly flowing into one another.

Ancient and vital to Chinese philosophy and culture, the yin and yang notion has been used to guide understanding in traditional chinese medicine in consideration of balanced Qi and blood flow between exterior and interior, heat and cold, excess and deficiency by addressing biological makeups and environmental factors.

Simply said, an excess of yin energy can result in symptoms like coldness, sluggishness, depression, and related disorders, whereas an excess of yang energy can cause symptoms like fever, restlessness, agitation, and other similar ailments.

Individuals' fundamentally assigned yin and yang differences can be linked to different physiological patterns, disease susceptibility, and treatment response. Environmental variables may also play a significant role in determining our health outcomes.


Philosophical changes


Our culture has undergone substantial philosophical shift as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic as we try to make sense of existential issues like life and death. The epidemic pushed us to face our own mortality and revealed how frail our existence is. This has resulted in a renewed focus on the opposing forces such as pre and post, individualism and integrity, on the ground and through the screen, work and home, individual and community, etc., which is significantly complementing but creating tension between Yin and Yang. The pandemic has drawn attention to both very egocentric individualist attitudes and the deep interdependence of all things by emphasizing the need for social responsibility and compassion.


Cultural changes


One of the most significant changes in our cultural norms and habits as a result of the epidemic is the increase in distant work and virtual communication. The fundamental change is in how people engage with one another or isolate themselves from others as a result of the widespread use of social distance at work and from home. People have adjusted to new ways of working and socializing while feeling more alone and isolated as a result, which has both positive and negative effects.


Therapeutic changes


The way we approach medicine and healthcare has also been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. Given the rapid spread of the virus and the high mortality rates, preventative and holistic approaches to health are once again receiving attention. As individuals explore for alternative methods to strengthen their immune systems and enhance their general health, traditional chinese medicine, which places an emphasis on the harmony between yin and yang, has regained more popularity.


The covid-19 epidemic has significantly changed our society's yin-yang dynamic. It is crucial to stay alerted to these changes and aim for harmony in all facets of our lives as we continue to navigate their consequences. We can learn to create a more resilient, compassionate interpersonal dynamics in society by doing this. Additionally, it might alert us more prepared to handle any prospective challenges in the future.


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