Something For My Soul - Meditating

I started meditating last week in an effort to calm my worries. I know there are many ways to go about meditation, but I've found visualizing something that is causing stress as a tangible object and letting go of it the most helpful for me. Think it (the stressor)is a leaf, and you place that leaf on a stream, and you watch it float away - content that it is no longer in your control.

Something For My Hands - Picking Up Old Hobbies

Over the winter break I began drawing maps of cities that I either had visited or wished to visit in bold colors and abstract shapes. It was by no means fine art, but it passed the time and was soothing. Starting this again has renewed a sense of comfort and creativity for me.

I also started new crochet patterns - I've learned how to make blankets, beanies, and reusable shopping bags. Counting stitches and rows is a lulling way to pass the time while binging a new series on Netflix.

Something For My Mind - Research

Now this sounds like the absolute most boring thing to do, but I must admit I've always been a sucker for conspiracy theories and mysteries. Using my abundant free time to take deep dives into puzzling events such as The Dyatlov Pass Incident, or The Somerton Man capture my imagination and the inner detective in me and pull me out of my own uncertain reality. Learning every detail makes me feel as though at any moment I could be the one to crack the code.