The freedom we have lost

We are not in prison, although the current house arrest may remind us. However, we all agree to this, for the safety of ourselves, our loved ones and the entire species, because we know that this is currently the only way we know to limit the spread of the virus.

The whole current situation has shown me how fast I have lived in recent years. I was too busy completing my daily schedule to stop and admire the blossoming apple tree, to feel the full joy of riding a bicycle outside the city, to fully enjoy the presence of family and friends.

The fact that nobody knows when all the isolation is over, that I can’t really plan anything more than the next few days at home, has opened my eyes. I saw that I never really underestimated the freedom I had, planning a trip for the next month, going out for dinner or a walk with a person close to me, it was so obvious to me that I didn’t even think that in a week I could lose such possibility.

When a month and a half ago it all started in Poland, I couldn’t imagine how I could withstand these few weeks (so I believed it would only take a few weeks) without meeting friends / family, without parties, without trips , without everything that was my everyday life. Over time, after a few worse moments, I was able to develop inner peace with myself, accept the situation and find as many positives as possible. I’ve been practicing yoga every day for 26 days, helping me gain positive energy for the rest of the day. I try to eat healthy, read books, ride a bike and use this time as creatively as possible. It is time for us that we got to get closer to the family, to get to know ourselves better, and finally to find time for things that always lacked.

However, I can not lie that the big unknown, which is the date of return to normality, makes me irritated and the feeling that I have no power over my own life. I want to believe that this will happen as soon as possible. Every day I try to use what I have learned from the current situation. I saw that it’s worth appreciating what we have instead of focusing on complaining. It is better to try to see the positives although it is not always easy, but as they say for those who want nothing difficult, so although sometimes it will cost us some effort it will definitely be worth it.

I hope you will find peace and harmony during this isolation and make good use of this time. I plan to drop entries about a few places in Europe soon, so that you can plan your next trips. I am also thinking about expanding content beyond travel, which may prove equally valuable. XOXO see you soon!