I'm picking up my pen again, and it feels amazing!
It’s truly easy to get swept away in the bunch of responsibilities, deadlines, and the never-ending grind of our daily routines.
Lately, I’ve felt this chaos more than ever. I’ve been so completely absorbed in the busyness of life that I’ve lost touch with the things that always brought me so much happiness. I've been so consumed by my responsibilities that I've lost touch with the things that bring me joy, and it's only now that I'm starting to feel the emptiness that's been growing inside me.
Life can be overwhelming, and it often demands so much from us. Academic responsibilities, work commitments, family obligations, social engagements — they all pull at our time and energy. Yet, in the midst of this hustle, I believe it is necessary to pause and ask ourselves: What brings us joy? What makes our hearts sing?
For me, it’s the simple pleasures: curling up with a good book, losing myself in the pages of a story that transports me to another world; writing, where every line becomes a reflection of my thoughts and feelings; or taking long walks, in the park where the view remind me of the beauty that surrounds me. These activities recharge my spirit and remind me of who I am beyond the roles I play in life.
Life is a delicate balance of duty and delight; don't forget to make space for the things that bring you joy and fulfillment, even in the chaos.
For life will always be busy, but it doesn’t have to be devoid of joy. We have the power to create balance, to seek out beauty, and to nurture our passions. So, let’s remember to choose happiness, to choose love, and to choose ourselves amidst the chaos.
We always try to keep up with everything around us, but amidst this busyness, I want to remind myself — and perhaps anyone who reads this — that it is so important to make time for the things we truly love.
There's a book which inspires me a lot on what I just wrote, tagging it here if you are in a similar phase of life and need something to give you a fresh perspective of life - https://amzn.to/40ga8c5
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