How I’m Chasing Pandemic Blues With Writing

I’m happy because I write

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We are now months into the pandemic. The world is in a long pause. Who knows when it will ever bounce back to normal. Like most people, I’ve been staying home for the most part.

But.

I’m still happy. Happy because I can write. It is in writing that I occupy myself in my free time. It is through writing that I live in the present moment and not let the current situation affect me.

I write every day — something I’d never done before the pandemic. I don’t mind staying at home for a long time. I don’t feel lonely when I write. It helps me to reflect and reconnect with myself.

Finding your creative outlets is the key. And writing is just one way to be creative. Writing is my passion and it nourishes my soul. It helps me to get my thoughts out and release psychological stress.

We need to be alone sometimes to understand ourselves better. There are so many things you can find at home that will stimulate your creative mind.

How do you occupy yourself in the pandemic? Write in the comments below.