“You never seem to have enough time to breathe.”
These words have been spoken in several conversations I have had with friends and family over the last 3 years. As a full-time corporate employee and a student pursuing a highly sought-after professional course who also runs a weekly newsletter on the side, and also has a life outside of it, I don’t blame them for saying this.
Most of us are always busy unless we consciously choose to slow down (it’s something I am working on improving this year). For me, busyness in this season is defined by multitasking at work and the overly technical concepts of my exam that occupy my mind. For you, it may be something else.
In the chaos of trying to ‘make it’ in this world, we forget how to be human.
Being human feels like a cold breeze on your face when you step outside the cosiness of your house after a really long time. It feels uncomfortable to get used to because you have spent way too long in autopilot mode. It’s magical once you get a hang of it though. You can almost feel how it brings joy and energy to every inch of your body.
To be human,
Say goodbye to the rat race
If you haven’t already, I suggest you say goodbye to chasing what everyone else seems to be chasing. We think that being a part of a herd guarantees success, but it doesn’t.
My experience has taught me that choosing to control my speed on a road that I choose for myself frees up mental clutter and ends up saving so much of my time. I was knee-deep in competition throughout my school and college life. Eventually, I realised that I needed to utilise my time better to make my own little space in this big world.
By saying goodbye to the rat race, you can invite more presence into your life.
Pay close attention to the non-monetary aspects of your life
Focus on areas of your life that you do not intend to transform into a source of income. What is something you loved doing but decided to let go of because life got too overwhelming too soon? What is a hobby you wish you pursued all these years? Do that now. It’s never too late to start.
Fall in love with solitude
Sharing this planet with more than eight billion people means that there is a high chance of you being surrounded by constant chatter, both inside of you and outside.
In order to escape the autopilot lifestyle, you have to reconnect with solitude amidst this chaos. Spending even five minutes of your day in silence allows you to just BE. It lets your mind wander to places you didn’t know you were capable of reaching.
It lets you be human.
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Ohhh I so appreciate you mentioning my most recent letter!❤️ I’ll properly read it and comment again here once I did on the weekend. This week is a bit intense at work 😵💫
A very important piece, Mansi. We need to find time to be one with ourselves and our surroundings amidst today's busy world.