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Allow me space to breathe

My brain is overstimulated. Over heated. Maybe it’s due to the ongoing heatwave, or simply cause of the constant stream of information that is flooding my external environment. It’s like my brain is screaming ”Enough!” I don’t want to see any more irrelevant updates from strangers, what they are eating, what their kids are eating, what they are thinking, where they are vacationing. My brain does not have space for it all. It barely has space for my own whereabouts. I want to hear my own thoughts. I want to feel my own breath. And don’t get me wrong. Inspiration arising from the external world can be golden; like the way the sun lights up the room early morning, the sound of leaves in the wind, your favourite song, a stranger’s laughter. We decide where to direct our attention – The things we find beautiful, the things that light us up. The things that gently speak to us. Still, how often do we neglect the inspiration that comes from within? The silent whispers from our …

There is No Timeline; Move Forward at Your Own Pace

Moving forward at your own pace, without the burden of comparing yourself to others, is one of the most freeing mindsets you can embrace. A truth we often overlook: there is no one timeline for success. Life isn’t a race or a competition; it’s a journey that we each get to walk in our own way. We choose where we want to go, how we want to do it and when we want to do it. No one is handing over you a manuscript; you are the writer. The creator. The Illusion of a ”Right” Timeline There are endless variations to the human experience. Many of the people I admire found their stride later in life, after trying different paths, failing, learning, and eventually discovering what they truly loved. Fulfilment can come at any age and any stage. Let life move through you, harmoniously, according to the seasons. You’re not “behind” if your life don’t match an imaginary timeline that society puts on us. The reality is that life very seldom fits into neat boxes. …