In September 2024, I faced a significant turning point: a layoff. Suddenly, the routine I knew was gone. The silence was deafening, and the uncertainty was heavy.
The Discovery
During those quiet months, I stumbled upon an old set of brush pens. I hadn't used them in years. With nothing but time on my hands, I started to draw. Not for a client, not for a portfolio, but for myself.
The Therapeutic Effect
I realized that when I was focusing on the curve of a 'S' or the loop of a 'G', I wasn't worrying about the future. I was completely in the present moment. This is what psychologists call "Flow State".
Moving Forward
This period of "unemployment" turned out to be a period of "redeployment"—redeploying my energy into something that fed my soul. It taught me that our worth is not defined by our job title, but by the passion we bring to whatever we do.
If you are going through a transition, I urge you to pick up a tool—a pen, a camera, a musical instrument—and just play. You might find your own sanctuary there.