How I’m Reclaiming My Zest for Life Post-Pandemic | Jai-ism
How I’m Reclaiming My Zest for Life Post-Pandemic | Jai-ism
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to lose that zest for life. Have you ever felt like you’ve lost your oomph? Maybe you’re feeling more tired than usual or just not as motivated? Honestly, I’m still recovering from 2020. No judgment—I don’t think we give ourselves enough grace after everything that happened during the pandemic. For instance, I still haven’t fully regained my sense of smell. Anyone else dealing with that? It feels like life hasn’t quite been the same since then, and many of us are still trying to shake off the aftermath.
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This whole experience made me take a step back and reevaluate my life. I don’t feel the same way I used to. Before the pandemic, I was caught up in the rat race, thinking it was mandatory for success. But when everything came to a halt, I had to ask myself some deep questions: What do I actually like? What do I want now, in this season of my life? And most importantly, what’s my purpose? What’s my passion?
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For me, I realized that music, which has always been a part of my career, is truly my passion. It’s the soundtrack of my life. Whether I’m praying with instrumentals in the background, meditating to binaural beats, or feeling confident with Afrobeats, music is always there. Every morning, I start my day with my “Something Good” playlist—William Murphy’s “Something Good,” Norman Hutchins’ “God’s Got a Blessing,” and “Blessings” by Lecrae and Ty Dolla Sign.
But I have to admit, during some of the toughest seasons of my life, I found myself pulling away from music. I didn’t even want to listen to it, let alone write it. Music, which has always been my medicine, started to feel like a chore or an obligation. The other day, I saw a famous songwriter post on Instagram, “Music was my therapy, but then it became my career. My hope is that it will be therapeutic again.” That really hit home for me. But instead of letting my passion fade into a distant memory, I’ve decided to stir it up again.
Second Timothy 1:6-7 says to stir up the gifts that lie within us, for God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. I’m holding onto that verse and determined to keep my passion alive. Stir up those gifts inside you. Don’t let your passions die. Let’s keep those flames burning!
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