Reflection

As I sit down to write this blog, it dawns on me, that today would have been our last day of lock-down. Instead here we are with 15 more days to go. At this this stage, all I can do is sit back and reflect on the journey thus far.

When I first started blogging, it was all about connecting with people and although it is serving its purpose, it has done so much more! I was asked by a friend a couple of days ago, as to how I was coping with lock-down, what keeps me sane? My response was simply this, my exercise and my blog. As much as me writing down my thoughts was so that I could hopefully make a connection through relatedness with others, it has actually become an outlet for me, almost like sharing my daily journal.

From the start, I was quite clear with myself, that I wanted to be “real” and true to me. I did not want the pages to be filled with something that I was not and I think that thus far I have managed that.

I have always loved languages and writing, but I did not realize how much I missed it until I started with this process. As we get older, things change. We move on from what we thought we once enjoyed. Sometimes we get influenced by friends or family and we forget who we are as individuals, even taking on our partners’ hobbies instead of our own.

Over the past couple of weeks I have seen many posts on social media on what we ought to be doing during this period of lock-down, but who are we to dictate to anyone? Do what works for you!

Unbeknownst to me, mine has been writing. I consider myself blessed that I discovered what works for me so early on “in the game”. If this turns into something more than just a daily blog during lock-down then great, if not, who cares! I have enjoyed this process and I know that I am going to continue to do so.

At this point I want to give a special “shout out” to a friend, whom has encouraged me to continue with my process. As you know, there has been days that I was “over it”. If she did not see a post from me by late afternoon she would message me, saying, “Did I miss your post today?”. All I can say is thank you for your encouragement and your friendship. Because of you this has turned into something more than what I could have imagined! Also to Jason, thank you for always being in my corner, for believing in me and for giving me the space to be creative. Love you to Mars and back and then some.

And so we continue with our lock-down. Who knows what tomorrow brings. For now I will enjoy the ride with hopefully you by my side.

Until next time......

Love, light and positive change

Ophelia