As someone who used to hate being alone years ago, the first metaphor I chose to describe my recharge routine did not only surprise me but also gave me a clear indication that I was really growing as a minimalist. I would begin by saying my refreshing routine mostly is like sitting by a lake alone. In this minimalist lifestyle of mine, I’ve grown to value solitude. I know no man is an island and I value all the people I have around me.
But when I’m rejuvenating, you’ll mostly find me by myself on a solo date at the beach either reading or watching the waves. These help refill my energy so well as nothing and nobody matters in that moment. I also get to appreciate the peace I have in my drama-free life as a minimalist. And it keeps teaching me that there’s nothing sad about enjoying your own company but rather powerful.
This also came as a shock to me but let me just say it. I would liken my recharge routine to that of rewinding a tape. Yes! Just like how you play back a movie or song to see if you missed something, one thing I do a lot when I’m recharging is to reflect and reevaluate so many things. The main reason for this is to ensure that by the time I’m recharged, I have identified any mistakes and corrected them. And this helps me gain mental clarity for my next steps, as I don’t find it pleasant repeating old mistakes.
Have you ever flipped a switch? Okay, for those who haven’t, let me tell you what happens when you flip a switch. Just two things actually happen: either power comes on or off. It aims at exactly what it has to do, nothing else. And I would say that is exactly how my refreshing process is. Very straightforward and focused on giving me the recharge I need. You’ll mostly find me focused on exactly what I want to do. I can recall so many times when I turned off my phone and devices. I never allow chaos from wherever disrupt me in anyway in that moment.
And the best for the last: taking a power nap. This is my favorite because it vividly describes all my personal resets. We all know how to take a power nap. You just have to close your eyes and you’re gone. Very straightforward, simple and natural, no complicated mechanisms involved. That’s how I would describe my rejuvenation process. It’s quick but powerful and most times, it’s around nature: either at the beach watching the waves or at my window listening to the chirping of birds.
If I’m being honest, I didn’t even know these activities of mine could be classified as recharge routines until I read this #kiss. I must say it feels nice to put a name to them. One thing I know is that at the end of my rejuvenation, there’s always a feeling of immense nourishment in both my mental and physical health. And I love that for me especially because most of these activities cost absolutely nothing, and the side benefit is free therapy from nature.
Images are mine