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Mika's avatar

We are so hard on ourselves aren’t we? Time is a tricky one because there are so many options and if we have been raised where productivity trumps rest, it can be really hard to prioritise it or not feel guilty when we slow down.

I love that you’re grappling with it now. I love that you are carving out an intentional life. 💕

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Mansi Kwatra's avatar

Thank you Mika!

I realise how we don't need to so hard on ourselves always. There is a time and a place for everything, which goes for productivity as well as rest. This season of life is about slowing down and I am loving it so far✨

Absolutely love having you here. 💕

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Patrick Muindi's avatar

A beautiful treatise on slowing down, being present, experiencing, and just ... being. Thank you, Mansi, and thanks for sharing this post - and these others.

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Mansi Kwatra's avatar

Thank you for your time Patrick. Appreciate you!

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Carmen Luisa's avatar

Time is indeed an interesting concept. Love your reflections, Mansi! Taking the time in a flower or bookshop is so fun, I agree!

While I was recovering from surgery a few weeks ago, all of a sudden, I had plenty of time. It felt strange to be able to nap whenever I wanted, sleep 9+ hours, read and sit in the sun without having to rush anywhere. When your system slows down, you really realise how much you were running beforehand.

Keeping the awareness now that things move faster again, is a beautiful challenge

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Mansi Kwatra's avatar

I absolutely agree Carmen!

We often forget the little things. Life has been really busy for me as well after writing my exams but I make sure to pause and appreciate the present moment more now. It truly is a beautiful challenge as you said💕

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Sue Morón's avatar

There's so much in this post that I recognise and I'm really pleased that you found this so early in your life (it took me a lot longer 🤦🏽🙄).

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Mansi Kwatra's avatar

Thank you so much Sue.🫶🏻

I feel like I spend a lot of my time thinking about the word 'intentionality' and how I can centre my life around it. I am grateful that I am recognising this now and also happy for you that you did as well, regardless of the timeline. Most people spend their lives chasing the unknown and forget to embrace the little things.

PS: Thank you for being here, I appreciate you and your time so much💕

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Mika's avatar

PS thanks for sharing my post! 💕

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Paolo Peralta's avatar

Stay intentional

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