VOXPOP: Living Through the Pandemic

VOXPOP: Living Through the Pandemic Jess says: Nature for sure! I’m really lucky to be here in Tasmania and where I’m at on a farm, there’s just nature everywhere and I’m so lucky to have that. Where do you find ‘freedom’ in a time of ‘lockdown’ and social distancing?   Halima says: It’s been the perfect opportunity to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of life to undergo self-exploration. I found freedom in working according to my own personal will, rather than following a daily strict schedule. I found freedom in sitting by my window, staring and admiring nature’s beauty. I found freedom in being more grateful and counting my blessings, which I don’t usually have time for during busy life days. A saying that inspired me over this time is, ‘if you cannot go outside, go inside (inner self)’ . Kim says: As an international student, it has been difficult for me to support my living because I couldn’t go to work. However, before this I didn’t have any time for myself to do the things I like. In this time of lockdown, although I have financial concerns, I have gained time to do what I want. For me, freedom is being able to do what you want. So I am actually in a time of freedom. If I think positive, it will be positive. Image by Rhiannon Joyce