Lockdown Unlocked the Best Me
The lockdown was a time of stillness for the world, and in that collective pause, I found peace. It gave me the space to slow down because, for once, everyone had slowed down. During this time, I experienced the healthiest phase of my life—shedding extra pounds, feeling energized, and deeply connected with the present moment. My terrace became my retreat, where I watched the sky’s changing colors, the stars, the moon, and rarely missed a sunset. One of the most unexpected gifts of that time was overcoming my challenges—food, which had always been my weakness, transformed into my strength. Fasting, something I never imagined I could do, became a reality. After I decided to quit dairy, my journey quietly took on a spiritual dimension, almost without me noticing. Letting go of dairy wasn’t just a dietary change—it became an act of detachment for a bigger cause. I had to release my attachment to the foods I loved to stand for cows and calves. The kitchen became my space to express myself,
