Comfort in times of a Pandemic

When the world is in chaos and in the brinks of an economic depression (because of a worldwide pandemic that started in China in the late November of last year), people found themselves coping differently. I have friends and acquaintances posting varied things on social media, basically my inspiration for this article.

I like being observant and I truly believe that people are amazing creatures. Our thoughts, emotions, habits, how we respond to stimulus are quite anazing like no other. So, for me it’s very interesting to see people’s resilience and their coping mechanisms in action like what everyone is doing lately, including myself.

Examining people’s behavior closely, some are binge watching a lot of Netflix shows from sun up to sun down. Some are reading a lot of intellectual and self help books. Others are drinking all day long, perhaps trying to figure out what’s the next best thing to do and how to move forward from this circumstance. I guess we all could use a drink or two – or more lol don’t be judgy, while we make sense of the complexities of things right now. Some others are posting jokes and memes, being light hearted and trying to be positive in the midst of a crisis. I like that! I love funny things.

And then, there are some few others who are tapping into their arts. Trying to immerse themselves in their creative world, trying to block out the noise and the ugliness that’s going on in the world right now – the artists. They are very unique people, I have a lot of respect for them. They are usually highly intelligent, deep thinkers, low maintenance people. And they are constantly in their own little world. They can appreciate beauty even in simple things that most people find mundane. No matter what your coping methods are, if you feel like you’re stuck and hopeless some days, maybe you should try and tap the artist in you. With the help of a few drinks… or water, is fine. There are different kinds of art forms in this world, mine revolves around culinary. Just take a few minutes and take a deep look at yourself and try to find your greatest hidden potential. And begin.

I swear, it’s very calming!

Cheers!