Hello, my amazing friends @Dailyblog community. It's your humble girl here again with my experience at work. Hope you are well and thriving as always! Wishing you good health and all the happiness you can possibly find.🥰
On a particular day at work last month, I could recall how the task at work has been draining me. My usual vibes and energy I bring in while doing my daily task seemed distant, It was automatically replaced by obscurity. I was overwhelmed with complete tiredness. I was not really certain If it was the pile of work, or probably my daily routine, or perhaps, it is one of those days when everything and everybody felt off. Regardless, my mood was just derm too low and the sense of exhaustion filled me.I actually needed to feel lighter from the weight pressing me down.
I decided to take a break by wandering into an art studio. I thought I could just sketch any random objects there in the studio. Art has always been a quiet escape for me; It is a means of transition. It helped me channel my emotions without uttering a word. Initially I just wanted to distract myself by drawing anything around the studio, but as I sat quietly, my thoughts came alive. I envisioned an image in my mind's eye which was filled with unspoken thoughts and emotions. Immediately, my pencil started moving freely across the plain drawing sheet. Allowing my Imagination to lead me
Gradually, a womanly shape emerged. This was not my original plan; but instead was a reflection of what I felt. This exercise has absorbed part of my emotions by transforming it into something very tangible and physical. As I drew, sketched and refined the piece I just drew, I Immediately felt a sense of relief, having to creat and bring something into life from my Imagination, really helped to dissolve some tensions that I was previously experiencing.
This was the final result of my sketch
As at this moment, I was feeling a little lighter. The melancholy from earlier that day had not completely disappeared. But it was a bit better than before though, It was as if my anxieties and stress had found a peaceful home on the paper.(so to speak) Allowing yet another vacuum in my heart for some new ideas.
Feeling somewhat refreshed, I actually chose to do something more active and engaging at the same time, to dust off all the final remains of my gloomy mood. I headed straight to the badminton court, this is a place where there are no dull movement, the exact place to exercise and shake off every remnant of a dull mood. Although I haven't played in a while, but I just knew that the game always had a magic touch in my life by lifting my spirit.
Immediately I took up the racket, a familiar excitement enveloped me. The first few hit were not good at all, but later, I found my rhythm to the game again. The sound of the shuttlecock hitting the racket, the fast movements, the energetic display of every winning technique, the laughter in-between the game, the fun of being happy, and the thrill of the game absolutely absorbed all my stress and anxieties from me. I played with much enthusiasm, reacting to each serve by my opponent. With each movement I made, I could actually feel my body awakening, all my muscles freely stretching out in excitement, most especially my mind really actually clearing up.I felt light, free and happy.
The game felt really good, the joy and competitive energy of the game actually consumed me, creating an atmosphere that really felt like worlds apart from the gloominess I had felt earlier in the day. It was amazing how something as little and less significant as a game could actually divert my mindset and actually channelling it back to a happy state. This was an incredible experience.The more I played the more I forgot about all my stress and anxieties.
However, as I kept on playing and enjoying the game, I accidentally looked up and noticed that the sky has started changing. The afternoon light has started to disappear, which was replaced by a cloudy gray sky. The wind started to get cooler than usual, It blew hard on my skin and carried trash like nylon packs with it. Again, I looked up at the sky, and now I am really certain that a great storm might be coming.
I realized that I had no umbrella with me, I knew that if I didn't leave for home soon, I would probably be caught in the rain. Although I really wanted to stay longer because I was beginning to really enjoying the game and the fun it brought with it, but I also did not want to risk getting soaked. So I decided to head home.
On my way home, I felt a harsh wind pressing on me while I walk. The sky has become even more dim. Immediately, I increased my steps and ran a little few times, just to make sure I got home before the rain started
As I walked home swiftly, jumping from one bus after another. I reflected on how my day went. I had started out feeling all gloomy and unmotivated, yet through art and play, I actually found myself again. Sitting on that bus smiling because I actually carried with me a sense of renewal, reminding myself that I can actually be and stay happy despite difficult times in life. There are various ways to actually find happiness. We all just have to find out and settle with the options that best work for us. I chose art because I am a woman of few words. Art helps me to recollect my thoughts, concentrates better,
build and regain my lost energies, meditate progressively and keeps me happy.
I also chose game because I love positive vibes, activities and movements. Just playing and cracking jokes to keep people happy makes me happy. Laughter is my fun.
Playing game helped me to achieve that.
That very day, I learnt an important lesson: Most often times, all it takes to lift your spirits when you feel a little down and stressed up, is just a step away. I found art and immersing myself in a game to really bring me alive and thriving again.
I was glad that very day that I was actually able to discover my light in melancholy.
Thank you friends @dailyblog and my fellow hivers for stopping by and reading through to this very moment.
Remain strong, alive and keep thriving.
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Wow! It's very nice experience. Thanks for sharing this to us.
thanks for stopping by 🥰