It is important to come back to our natural dispositions and listen to our bodies
KARACHI: News outlets recently reported Angela Merkel shaking uncontrollably at two separate events. The first time it happened, her aides stated it was because she was dehydrated and the summer heat had taken a toll on her. The episode repeated itself the day before yesterday at an indoor ceremony right before she was due to depart for the G20 Summit. She continued to assure the public that she was fine and would continue her duties as per her schedule. However, anybody seeing the footage of the incident can see she is struggling to keep control of her body and her expression certainly gives it away. In the midst of our busy lives, in this super hectic, capitalist world, we try to work beyond our capacity. We ignore the warning signs our body gives us and do more harm than good. Despite the technological advancements we have made, it is important to come back to our natural dispositions and listen to our bodies, as they demand the rest we need. I wish Mrs. Merkel the best of health, and hope she takes a break to reenergize.
Saman Mirza
Published in The Express Tribune, June 29th, 2019.
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