Reflections on the past year by https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7 A means of reflecting on and recording our experiences and thoughts during this period of time. You can write or create an artwork in any medium to convey your response. I will visually translate some of your answers alongside your written answers and collect them together in an art publication. If you do not want your words to be recorded please let me know. If you would like your name to be mentioned please add it with your comment. Thank you for taking part! en-us 2021-02-11 18:31:44 UTC 2025-12-23 16:10:58 UTC hello@padlet.com The importance of a close relationship with nature. Took long walks and appreciated the landscape. eiliseL https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193913332 2021-02-11 18:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193913332 Daily walks eiliseL https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193959492 2021-02-11 18:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193959492 The importance of human touch in everyday interactions, like hugging, shaking hands, buying a cup of coffee and seeing the server's smile. eiliseL https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193961597 2021-02-11 18:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193961597 It was a way to reassure people and a means of self-discovery. eiliseL https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193965443 2021-02-11 18:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193965443 I learnt how to become more attuned to my inner self. eiliseL https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193972032 2021-02-11 18:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1193972032 eiliseL https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1194021887 2021-02-11 18:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1194021887 Being able to make choices freely and having the feeling that we can do whatever we want, instead young people are left unsure and fretful about the future even though we have our whole lives ahead of us. https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1196426715 2021-02-12 13:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1196426715 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198906281 I've learnt how fragile life is]]> 2021-02-13 07:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198906281 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198907461 I've discovered how strong I was at dealing with the unexpected. I was a key worker, so I still had to leave the house to work all through the first national lockdown. The disease was scary, but it was also politically scary because of the police presence on the streets]]> 2021-02-13 07:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198907461 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198909133 Ambivalence]]> 2021-02-13 07:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198909133 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198910205 Surprisingly, it was nearly absent - I had creative block at the time of lockdown and the turmoil of the pandemic. I somehow think it's related to Maslow's hierarchy of needs...]]> 2021-02-13 07:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198910205 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198913066 How nice a conversation is in person]]> 2021-02-13 07:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198913066 Morning and night face routines as banal as it sounds https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198914406 2021-02-13 07:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198914406 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198915236 I'm looking forward to most things going back to normal after vaccinations, but that might be too optimistic - the risk might be lowered, but the fear is still there so it might be a while before things normalise (maybe we've adapted to face masks and hand sanitisers based on unconscious fear)]]> 2021-02-13 07:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1198915236 Having a stable routine and things to do to fill your time with https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199688490 2021-02-13 18:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199688490 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199689021 I’ve learnt the importance of being outdoors and how much we usually neglect this]]> 2021-02-13 18:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199689021 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199689785 Become more in tune with myself and what truly makes me happy]]> 2021-02-13 18:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199689785 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199690647 Overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time]]> 2021-02-13 18:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199690647 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199691446 A way to get back in touch with the things we used to love doing when we were younger but have let slip]]> 2021-02-13 18:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199691446 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199691964 How much humans thrive of interaction, and are never meant to be alone ]]> 2021-02-13 18:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199691964 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199693005 Just getting ready for the day - I now do this even if I have nowhere to go as I think it’s key to setting a routine]]> 2021-02-13 18:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199693005 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199693680 Being able to see friends and family freely and a bit of travel]]> 2021-02-13 18:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1199693680 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1204153033 I miss seeing my friends and having things to look forward to e.g. holidays, theatre shows, partys, birthday celebrations ]]> 2021-02-15 16:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1204153033 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1204164502 Being able to hug the people you love!
in other times of global crisis, such a world wars, humans have been able to physically hold and support each other through it. However the only solution to a pandemic is to isolate... we can’t be together as it’s the very thing that could harm us ]]> 2021-02-15 16:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1204164502 https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1204209715 The importance of slowing down and taking time to enjoy life rather than rushing on to the next thing/milestone ]]> 2021-02-15 16:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eilisel/tr768m55o8iexhp7/wish/1204209715