As we approach the end of 2020, the old quote by German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger” makes us reflect on a year of extraordinary events.
This old quote has been used so many times since it first appeared in his book of aphorisms in 1888. Ever since then it has been used as a self-affirming idea during difficult times. We are often eager to rationalize pain and suffering with the belief that it is during hardships and struggles
We are living through such strange times; the world has not lived through a major pandemic for more than a hundred years and here we are experiencing something extraordinary. Our lives in lockdown feel at times totally surreal like we are just taking part in an eery film or a really scary dream, nothing feels real. We step outside our homes to walk on roads devoided of the usual chaotic traffic, town centers that are deserted, shops, and restaurants closed.
What is even more incredible about