The COVID19 pandemic though predictable has brought with it so much chaos, tension and anxiety. On a personal level, this pandemic has brought me face to face with a lot of issues that I was even unaware of in the first place. Being stuck inside my four walls was driving me mad as I was spending way too much time in my head dreaming up worst case scenarios fueled by the narrative of the media. I realised that all the content I was consuming was making me worry about things I had no control over and even things that were so far removed from me.
Rather than wallow and allow myself to spiral, I decided to do something that brings me joy. But with a lockdown limiting my options of entertainment, I had to look within. I created my Friday night dance session as a way of letting go of the stress that everything related to the pandemic was putting on my shoulders. Each week, I create a different costume with items in my house and then I dance. It is so simple really and there is no method to what I do but I will share my process of making the costume and I will also share a video of the dance.
This activity has been extremely therapeutic for me as it helps me keep track of the days of the week, gives me something to look forward to and most importantly brings me joy. I can only hope this series brings you some joy too.
Ekintambuza 
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