During the first few months of the pandemic, people noticed how clean the air seemed to be, how clear the skies were—and would post about it on their social media accounts. Stuck at home, they would look out their windows or sneak out for a walk.
A frequent traveler before the pandemic, Gemma Mallillin initially felt trapped by the strict lockdowns. She started walking around their village in Antipolo at dawn.
“I began to practice mindfulness which involved paying close attention to the moment—everything I sensed around as well as within me,” she told Lifestyle.
A primary learning assistant at British School Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Mallillin saw her da…
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