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The Calm Before the Storm: A Personal Reflection

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I tend toward optimism. We only have the present moment; the past has already passed, and the future is merely a figment of our imagination. However, this year has been incredibly unique and unsettling. We live in uncertain times, but haven’t we always? This year was no exception, with ongoing wars, unpredictable elections, and weather events related to climate change.

And the cherry on top: the drone thing. 

My opinion is nothing (at this point). 

Logically, the military wouldn’t allow these drones to fly around aimlessly. Just go and find footage of drones trying to access Area 51. They don’t last more than two seconds. Meanwhile, these entities are flying over military installations without any interference. The government has no idea what the fuck it is. The Pentagon denies that it is foreign interference. Yet the objects themselves look very much like commercial drones. 

I feel something is missing in between, and until I hear that part, I have no comment. Just a bunch of question marks.

But at the same time, I’m having this feeling (and so have some others) that we’re sort of in a calm-before-the-storm moment. 

Something is coming. 

What is it? I have no clue, but I know lately I’ve been leaning more toward self-care. Taking things a little slower and being mindful/meditative has helped me with this.

However, I struggle to pinpoint my exact emotions. Digging through Reddit threads and other social media platforms, I see many others have this same feeling. However, unlike some experiences with a syndrome called hypervigilance, it’s not a feeling of fear or dread. I’m adopting a Buddhist approach and simply observing the situation. It’s not keeping me up at night, nor do I dwell on this feeling. It’s just… there.

I’m publishing this so I can look back and laugh endlessly when I revise it next year—or at least that’s what I hope for. 

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John Suder is a graphic designer, illustrator, and podcaster from Philadelphia. John is the Director of Marketing at SUMO Heavy Industries, an eCommerce consulting firm, and the host/producer of the long-running daily podcast ‘The eCommerce Minute'. John is also the host/producer of the ‘In the Ring’ podcast, a long-form podcast featuring interviews and insights from leaders in the eCommerce space.

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