Right now we’re training to manage our angst.
The angst is not about anything determined, it has no precise object on its way. The fear but not the angst is always directed towards a situation that frightens or worries and that can be faced with a logical and rational process.
Angst is about a state of mind that isolates the individual from the world and makes them prey to their own deep insecurity. Existential angst is the fear of not being able to live fully what it is committing us to, because there is no guarantee that by virtue of our abilities we will be happy. We must try and try again but without knowing whether our commitment will be enough. The coronavirus generates these same psychological conditions, I do whatever it takes to prevent the virus but I do not know if it will be enough and nobody can say until this war with the virus is won.
We have to wait with patient, developing the disposition of mind of those who accept and bear with moderation a pain or an adversity. It is patient who follows the rules imposed by the government to reduce the risks of contagion; since the rule is a norm, considered valid in every situation and binding, formulated with a logical process of abstraction based on science data and experience. These must be followed with confidence that corresponds to firm moral or intellectual certainty, especially if it has been acquired by overcoming conflicting doubts and reasons.
In short, we beat our angst by following rules with patience and conviction.
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