5 ways a Balcony is a Boon during COVID Quarantine (2 Mins Read)
COVID Quarantine days haven’t been easy for most of us. Man is a social animal and a compulsory cut off from our social surroundings has been tough on us. In some ways, we have all been forced to recreate means of socializing and wellness for the sake of our sanity! As pictures of people singing, playing music, flashing candles from their balconies all over the world went viral, I couldn’t help but think of massive ways a having a balcony in my tiny apartment has been a blessing in disguise for me.
Read on to know how you can use this part of your home space especially during COVID Quarantine to spruce up your life with a dash of positivity:
1. My balcony is a connection with Nature
Its a vantage point that allows me to gaze at the serenity of a sunset, magnificence of moonlight and frolicking parrots at dawn. The rain, rustling leaves, crackling thunder, starlit skies and so much more has become a part of my world because I have a balcony. In one of my earlier apartments that was sea facing (yes!!), I had a luxurious view of sea creeks dotted with mangroves and vessels drifting by. What a blessing it was to wake up to a view like that every morning. The abundance of nature gives us a psychological relief especially in times of resource scarcity. My balcony is my place to unwind from all mental stress by just absorbing the little miracles of nature.
2. My balcony gives me a semblance of being Social especially during the quarantine
I see people in opposite building with their morning cup of tea, some watering their plants, others cooking in their kitchen or playing with their kids. It gives me a sense of life moving on, without brakes. Its a great reminder that all of humanity is going through this hour of crisis, and I am not alone in all of this! This of course given me a semblance go being social during quarantine time.
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3. My balcony is a mini Wellness retreat
It’s my favourite place to sip my morning tea and evening dose of coconut water. I like to start my day by sitting here in peace, introspecting on the day gone by and setting an intention for the rest of the day. In evenings, I like to spend a few minutes soaking in the panoramic view of palms swaying carelessly in the evening breeze. I have decorated my balcony with my favourite Moroccan lamps and ogling at these myriad lamps is my reward at the end of a frantic day. It’s my me-time space whether its pre lockdown days or COVID quarantine days!
4. My balcony is a cosy Inspiration corner
The sparks in my mind are abuzz with ideas whenever I spend time here. So I use this space to write, stitch, read, nourish my plants and sometimes even rehearse my dance basics (Yes Social Dancing is my passion which I live every day at my balcony)! So quite a few of my creative writing work was inspired spending idle reflective time in my balcony. I care for my plants parked here. I planned some of my career moves lounging here. I listen to my favourite bachata music here occasionally. Basically, it's my space to daydream! And then go after those dreams!
5. The balcony can even be a family bonding zone during quarantine time
A dear friend of mine uses her spacious balcony for weekend family meals and evening game retreats with her son. You could use this space, with safety precautions, of course, to play games that sharpen mental faculties or skills such as chess or scrabble. Or solve puzzles. Or do some star gazing if you possess a telescope? Use this space intelligently for family rituals, like a good morning hug or good night kiss. This way you will create special quarantine memories with your family!
Originally published at https://theeasywisdom.com on May 6, 2020.
