For this Winter 2020 edition of Radix, we wanted to explore mental health in some capacity. But what prompt would capture such a broad topic while still remaining open and accessible? We moved towards the word 鈥渨ell鈥�, but were again uncertain about its context. 鈥淲ellness鈥� has been a buzz word for a while now, and it is associated with exercise trends and expensive skincare products. 鈥淲ellness鈥� has been marketed as some sort of ultimate, perfect, healthy state that you聽can work towards, where every element of your life can be in service to your mental and physical health. We all know that is indeed unachievable. Though few may claim to reach the summit of well-being, for the rest of us it is an ongoing process.
We turned away from some abstract, ideal future with the theme of 鈥渨ell-being鈥�. The hyphen puts emphasis on 鈥渂eing鈥�, being in the present moment. And yes, this moment in time is full of uncertainties and confusion, with politic tensions, the Corona virus outbreak, and natural disasters. How do we reckon with the external world and the inner world? How do you exist in wellness right now; not tomorrow, not in a year. What are the choices you are making? How are you engaging with yourself? Do you feel well, not well, or unsure? These are the questions we hoped our contributors would contemplate and indeed they have, you just need to turn the pages of this magazine to see their many reflections. To be well is to bring harmony between our being, our mind, us and the natural world. So, in this winter edition, we invite you to dive into the soul, recollect yourself, dig up the snow, and sow the spring. In collaboration with The Empathy Journal (theempathyjournal.com), we are excited to bring you the Winter edition of Radix! We bring our hearts and thoughts to you in the upcoming pages to help you reflect upon, not just your well-being, but our collective well-being. Wellbeing for the whole world.
Other articles:
That which is
Reminder: Forget
What time did for me
Greetings, Melancholia, and O Sweet Daffodil
