“In the middle of every difficulty, lies opportunity”

— A. Einstein

We are living through an historical moment where, for the first time ever, governments prioritise health ABOVE ALL.

Suddenly with complete lockdown, empty streets, closed shops and offices… Something we've been looking for, craving for, talking about, meditating over, has happened: We have slowed down.

Just as everything in the world has more than one side, these challenging times can also be a gift, a hidden opportunity.

We pray that the pandemic will pass, and as many lives as possible will be saved.

Meanwhile, our planet is taking a deeper breath due to dropped pollution levels, and people are moving closer together in their hearts and pure intentions.

Where there is fear - there is courage, where there is distance - there is union of thought, where there is illness - there is cure, where there is present - there is future and where there is confinement - there is creativity.

This is a challenge we have decided to take on. Keeping the creativity going within our four walls, documenting moments of everyday life in our favourite media - photography.

So here we go, sharing our Quarantine Diaries from Paris, with love!

Laura and Rid

Laura and Rid is a creative duo formed by Laura Gavrilenko and Rid Burman. They are both dedicated yoga practitioners. See more of their beautiful work on Instagram: @lauraandrid

Quarantine Diaries by Laura and Rid