This is How I am Staying at Peace in The Middle of Chaos
And so can you — if you want to.
I will not write about what is currently happening because it is already over-covered in abundance by multiple media. What I will do in the following lines is sharing with you how I still find peace despite the chaotic situation that the world is facing.
I am well conscious that people are dying from this every day, also that we are all at risk (some higher than others). But, I am only in charge of what is within my reach, meaning: taking precautions for myself, caring for those I love, and practicing patience.
Bellow 7 activities that guarantee my equanimity:
#1: Praying and meditating
This practice isn’t new: it is a lifestyle of mine. This activity allows me to cleanse and detox mentally and spiritually. Sometimes, some realities and situations are above your reach and when so, what better than letting it up to the almighty the one above all things? After praying and meditating on specific matters, I feel a deep sense of inner peace and I know for sure that no matter what or how: “this too shall pass”.
After letting my mind and spirit float let’s get back down on earth. This period is for sure allowing me to set the focus on meaningful areas of my life: among others my son.
#2: Getting closer to my son
Usually, my son (soon 4) spends most of the day at the kindergarten and me at work. We rarely get quality time on a daily basis except for the weekends. Now it is the weekend all week long. We get to play, laugh, cry, scream, and jump on the bed while listening to music. I mean it is a pure simple joy. Those genuine moments are priceless. It feels like I am discovering my own son 4 years after birth (I shared my motherhood experience on this one).
So, setting the focus on this unique opportunity contributes to my peace of mind. Of course, let’s be realistic: it is also tiring. At the end of the day, the physical and mental batteries are low even though we are two parents on this. I can only imagine and compassionate about single mothers and fathers currently: cheering on you, it for sure is challenging, but you got this!
#3: Doing spring clean up, interior decoration, gardening
With the increased time spent home, I (re)discover spots and places inside my own house. I get decoration ideas and rearrangement of furniture: it is fun. From tomorrow on, spring gardening will be starting. Already looking forwards to the first strawberries of the season.
#4: Staying away from non-constructive news
Your focus defines your reality. What you nourish your mind with, is what reality gonna throws back at you. So in my case: staying away from the daily updates is guaranteeing me an unshaken peace of mind. Don’t get me wrong: I stay aware on a minimal level — mainly to know when everything is opening again and the governmental measures to respect.
#5: Reading/writing
Reading and writing keep me informed and focused on selective things that matter.
#6: Making pastries
I love pastries, especially the ones homemade. So during this period, I have been trying out some new recipes and even initiated my son to some of them. It is a nice activity to do with the little ones, they (usually) love it. It gets messy though but it’s fun.
#7: Going for a walk
I love nature. When I have the occasion to get anyhow closer to it, my peace is guaranteed. Each day I do my best to do 20/30 min walk, hoodie, jacket, headset on, favorite playlist => Freedom. Peace.
It is after my walk that I usually finalise my writing and post on Medium. So it for sure boosts my creativity in addition to providing me peace and freedom.
How about you dear reader? What are the ways you are looking at the current situation? Which adaptations are you setting in place in order to adjust?
Until next time, stay well hydrated, look up and walk as if you were on stage — just for fun ;)
One love 💜
