When we can’t concentrate, we have trouble making decisions. Many also observed that it’s hard to think properly or concentrate. People surveyed reported disrupted sleep, eating more unhealthy foods than usual, depression, restlessness, loneliness, and other mental health imbalances. Sixty percent of those surveyed by the APA said the number of issues the US now faces is overwhelming. What’s more, the pandemic isn’t the only thing we’re wrestling with. Nearly half of the adults indicated their minds and bodies have been negatively affected, including increased body tension, getting angry quickly, unexpected mood swings, and yelling at loved ones. The American Psychological Association’s Stress in America report found that 78 percent of people surveyed feel significantly stressed by the global pandemic. It’s not surprising that we’re more stressed than ever. Perhaps he gained merit for educating a human on the value of fish lives and helping release her from various bouts of overwhelm. Recently, Picasso moved on to what I like to call the great “What’s Next.” I miss him dearly, and at the same time I’m grateful he’s finally freed from human captivity. Likewise, Jewish symbolism suggests fish eyes symbolize God’s constant protective gaze.
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Taoism is full of fish symbolism, especially as an ideal for staying alert―since fish never close their eyes. Sometimes, they participated in mercy releases to earn merit through the (now environmentally controversial) act of fang sheng. Buddhist monks often placed goldfish in ponds to assist their contemplation and cultivate compassion. There are the Christian fish stories, of course.
While that might seem an absurd sight, fish and spirituality have been linked for millennia. Treading with his head pressed up against the glass, he seemed mesmerized as I oohed and ahhed, hunched over coins and an I Ching to prioritize my day. Our rescued goldfish, Picasso, watched in amusement as I threw money on the floor for over a decade.
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