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| Guest contributor Sierra Kantamneni ChayaVeda Intern and UF College of Journalism |
Never in my life would I
have imagined my freshman year of college ending with an international
pandemic. Within days, my once loud and lively dorm floor became painfully
quiet and vacant. My college experience, life, and the world as I knew it had turned
upside down with no clear end in sight.
As the virtual school
year came to a close, I was blessed to receive a remote internship position at
ChayaVeda for the summer. In the few weeks I have been an intern, I have
already learned so much about the importance of wellness and self-care. I now
practice daily yoga and meditation and have found a sense of escape from the
chaos and uncertainty of the world. For the first time in a long time, I am
putting myself first. From our centering activities before each meeting, to
Chaya always checking in on how we are doing, ChayaVeda has become an immense
source of stability and growth in my life. Here I have learned valuable lessons
about professional and personal growth, and am excited for all that is to come.
Each one of us has been
affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to some capacity. We must recognize the
importance of our mental and physical health, and use this time to properly
care for ourselves. Self-care is something many of us neglect in the busyness
of our lives, myself included. As we navigate this time of uncertainty and
fear, I encourage you all to remember the positive things in life and remind
yourself that this too, one day, shall pass.
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