An Artist of Life

With all this chaos in the world, we start to feel like it is shaping us, like it's something we can't control.

I'm here to tell you, it's okay to slow down. Especially now, it is essentail to sculpt your reality and place more emphasis on the things you truly value.

In this crazy time, cultivate peace and sanity by returning to the foundation.

You don't have to be productive everyday, and sometimes rest itself can help us be more productive.

During the lockdown, I have gotten to spend more quality time at home with my family, something I would not have had the chance to do otherwise.

I have also gotten the chance to practice more self-care, doing things like journaling, meditating, and taking walks almost daily.

Society puts so much pressure on us to be successful; we forget to live our lives in order to achieve somthing "greater than ourselves." This is an unreasonable expectation-- not everyone is going to be the next great artist, writer, or entreperneur (and it's certainly not going to happen over a period of 6 months).

With everything that's going on in the world, we just need to let go. We need to prioritize the important things that bring us the most long-term joy.

Yes, it is important to stay present and informed in this ever-changing world, but it is equally important to consume it in healhty doses in order to stay sane.

It's okay to slow down, to be greatful for your life, to soak in each small moment.

Because we don't know how long it will last.

This could be our lowest point. Or it could be relative calm before the storm.

There is no way to know.

This is why it is important to value the challenges we face. There is no doubt, this moment in time will shape our future selves, so don't face it with apathy-- be the sculpter of your own life.