“Do What You Love”. Errr, what do I love?

Since turning 49, I have been waking up with mixed feelings; somewhat clouded. I am grateful that my loved ones are all well during this pandemic. I am well, maybe just like you, I am fighting the glum prospects of Covid-19. That engulfing fear and trauma is very real throughout Malaysia. The rising numbers are worrisome ever so when my family and I live amongst these neighbourhood clusters. Sigh…

In the still of the early morning, I roll out my yoga mat and sit in a lotus fashion. Breathing slowly in and out. Breathing deeply, I picture myself a stillness of calm. With every breath, encouragement appears in my mind. My day has begun…

I continue with my daily HIIT workout sessions. As a personal promise I made since March 2020 - to love and take good care of myself. I have succeeded so every single day now. Some days are more enthusiastic than others, some days are laborious (hehehe). While I have structured plan, I also listen to my body. I feel good vibes as I watch the sunrise, flexing the core; and if I have to take it easy, then I will take it easy. However, I shan't stop. I’ve been listening well.

While I work out preparing the body to take on tasks of the day, many things trespass my thoughts. The top 3 things I cogently tell myself:

1. Pit-stop. This period of COVID-19 is (a necessary) pit-stop! Thank God for the pause. This has enabled me to recuperate and take stock of my life and everything that’s going on around it. In a way, I am happy I have this pause. Focus.

2. Long term performance vs short term noises This pandemic is not a perpetuity. The light is already at the end of the tunnel albeit obscured, but it will appear. When the light does shine, I must be prepared - ready and able to absorb that energy and share that radiance. Every touch point I make will see luminance.

3. Housekeeping Making time daily to compartmentalize and clear up sections in my life that needs attention. I kid you not. From the mundane, it can be filling documents (ugh); or cloud saving treasured photos of loved ones! Hehe, my sons thinks that filling and documenting is my hobby (duh!!). They also think that I love to clean (‘lagi’ duhhhh!!!). Haha, boys will be boys, my darling boys.

At 7:03am, the view of the sunrise from my balcony beckons a great day ahead or perhaps, a day filled with happy thoughts. Either way it’s a big win! Natures beauty and abundance is easily taken for granted - the stillness of dawn; rain and sunshine and that freshness of mornings. Let’s soldier on.

As I take in a deep breath, I hear my thoughts acknowledging, “life must go on…. and living is what I love.”

With much love, Jas

“When you see me, do not think of insurance; When you think of insurance, see me”

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