What to do… Scooby-Doo?
Chronicle of a workaholic stuck in a pandemic…
It has been close to a year since the COVID-19 threat rattled all of us, much like Thanos’s epic snap. We tried to adapt to a different form of living, and before we knew it, our “rest slabs” turned into our workplace. Amongst all of this, the most significant impact was on our personal space — our mind.
Over this past year, the most asked question on my mind was, “Have I accomplished enough at work? Am I utilizing my time well?” So I relied on the few wise men and women in my life to help me with their best advice.
“IT’S OK TO DO NOTHING SOMETIME.”
This was probably the only assurance I was looking for to steer myself away from those grilling doubts and into my moment of bliss.
During this time, I cooked my heart out. Be it a stressed day or a super pleasant one, the kitchen saw the best of me. From simple staples to creating dishes that I would only imagine ordering at a restaurant, nothing could dampen my spirits.
And the cherry on top was the crazy baking moments. People who are aware of the double chocolate brownies from Theobroma in Mumbai, India, I sincerely apologise to you, but I ended up making them too. *evil grin*
In addition to this, I spared myself some time and explored my fair share of hobbies, like gardening, mandala art, making bookmarks, and eventually found nirvana in stitching table runners. It brought in an amazing sense of peace when I held my first finished table runner after months of work.
So here, in my quest to do nothing, I found the best version of me. It took me some time to understand that even though we spend a significant amount of time at work, it’s not the only thing that defines us.
And like me, I hope you all find your nirvana moment while doing nothing!
