By Maria Rodriguez
Thoughts are beautiful voices without sound nor pitch that echoes in our mind. My thoughts have been kind, accompanying me in my daily life, entertaining me, and keeping boredom at bay (although there’s a study that boredom is essential for creativity).
As an only child, thoughts and my imagination have been my constant friends (aside from my parents). But this quarantine (the every “but” to our hopes and dreams), everyone has been left alone with their thoughts too much. Happy, childish thoughts have now been clouded by sad and dark thoughts. Now, this may be easily mistaken for depression, but that’s not always the case (that’s for another article) —it may be hormones, burnout, or simply the occasion of being sad.
We must learn when to take a break from our thoughts without abandoning mindfulness. Finding this balance may take time or not, depending on one’s willingness and character. I myself haven’t found the equilibrium of my mind and body. It may be easier to live in your mind, where everything is perfect and goes your way, but our bodies must also live. For if we were only to live in our minds, why are we even here?
