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Maxene Magalona revealed in a lengthy Instagram post how she feels during quarantine in Manila.

Maxene went back to Manila on March 11 after more than a year of stay in Bali, Indonesia with her husband Rob Mananquil.

According to Maxene, she felt different types of emotions during the quarantine here in Manila.

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"The past two weeks have been such a roller coaster of emotions.

"For the most part, I've been quite sad and low as feelings of anxiety, frustration and disappointment towards myself continue to arise.

"I realize this is the first time I'm experiencing quarantine in lockdown which is probably why so many mixed emotions are starting to bubble up to the surface.”

Maxene explained that she finds herself in tears, eating junk food, and staring at an empty space.

“I find myself bursting into tears in the middle of meditation, staring blankly into space with an incessant stream of thoughts in my head and binge watching Korean dramas while stuffing my face with an unlimited supply of ~*vegan*~ junk food. 😩 I'm not complaining though.. I welcome this as an opportunity for me to practice non-resistance, non-judgment, and non-attachment."

For Maxene, this quarantine experience may be challenging but essential to a person's development.

“This time in quarantine is proving to be very challenging yet necessary for our growth and evolution as human beings. We need to take the time to stay still and experience life in solitude so that we can come face to face with whatever is happening underneath the surface.”

She added, “Our world before the pandemic was very busy and fast-paced which was why we were always distracted by external factors and couldn't really pay attention to our internal experience.”

Maxene also discussed how the Holy Week was the perfect time for self-reflection.

“Last week, we were in observance of Holy Week in the Philippines which is an important time of reflection and prayer as we honor Jesus Christ and the way He lived his life on earth.

"It's the perfect time to look at our own lives and see if the way we're living aligns with the values of God so that we can keep ourselves in check and make sure that we are doing our part in making this world a better place.”

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By the end of her post, she said that when someone is feeling sad or unmotivated in these difficult times, they can take comfort in the idea that they are not alone in their journey.

“So if you are currently feeling stuck, unmotivated and hopeless like me, please know that you are not alone.

"Jesus died on the cross for your sins. You can get through ANYTHING. Easter is a time of rebirth and new beginnings. Don't give up. I see you. I salute you. I raise my glass of coconut water to you. Keep going. You can do it. 🤍”

See Maxene's quarantined life in Bali with her husband Rob in this gallery: