Riding with the Wind, Sitting with My Mind...

This morning I had a plan. I wanted to write about yesterday’s workshop at ANJAC, Sivakasi. I opened my notes, thought of a few lines, and then suddenly quit. Not because I had nothing to say, but because my mind simply refused to push. So, I let it go.

Now, as I travel to my college, sitting in the front seat of the bus, the road stretches out before me. The wind brushes my face, reels play on my phone for a while, and then bam! an idea sneaks in. Not a solid topic, not even a proper concept, but something small, like a spark. And just like that, I feel light. Relaxed. Calm. Almost free from the heavy “to do” list that usually follows me like a shadow.

I realized something time is the best healer. There is no use in worrying, hurrying, or forcing life to move faster. The present moment is already happening why should I spoil it by overthinking? Sometimes all we need is a deep breath, a seat by the window (or in my case, the front seat), and a little trust in life’s flow.

My small suggestion to myself and maybe to you too is this don’t lose this mindset. Don’t rush. Don’t kill today with the burden of tomorrow. Sit back, breathe deeper, laugh at silly reels if you like, and let things happen.

After all, life is not always about workshops, deadlines, or ticking boxes. Sometimes it’s about feeling the wind on your face and realizing that even in chaos, you can choose to sit chill.

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