There are days where we, as humans, are so invested in our daily duties, meeting up with deadlines, making sure that you stayed productive throughout the day, and all the shebang that comes with adulthood, that we sometimes forget the need for breaks. There are days where everything and everyone seems to be in a hurry, and days where things progress slowly. Either way, finding respite amidst all the struggles of daily living, is one aspect that should never be overlooked.
There are days when I find myself so tired, and in need of time away from everything, there are only a few things I would do. The top is to find my way to a quiet place. I could go to a chapel or a garden. I just need to find myself surrounded either by nature, or peace. I love it when I’m beginning to get exhausted and in need of a break, then I go to a place of reflection like the chapel, and everyone there is either reflecting as well or praying. It feels like I’m surrounded by peace, and I have no choice but to absorb it from my environment. A soothing feeling to be very honest.
Staying in a place where I don’t need to worry about the person by my side, a place where I could be in close proximity to God and just be, is appealing to me to me as an individual. There, I could let go of all my worries and be as vulnerable as I want to be. That is why, whenever I need respite, and I get the opportunity to leave where I’m at, I’m heading straight to a church. This is one place that never ceases to quell my raging mind everytime I need an escape.
Gardens, and spaces surrounded by plants and works of nature have always been good for me too. There, I could fixate on how beautiful my surroundings are. Being there brings me peace and that’s why whenever I get to a new environment, I scout for gardens or random spaces, designed by Nature herself. While there, I could listen to music at low volume just so everything fades into the background, and I can focus on the beauty around me. Or sometimes, I just sit watching birds, flowers or anything moving around me. No music, no singing, no nothing. Just savoring the moment.
Another thing I do, when in need for comfort is read. Reading about random characters, and viewing their world from an outsider’s perspective, makes whatever I felt in the beginning feel lighter. An opportunity to get lost in a world that does not exist but makes sense? Count me in always. I love reading and reading is one of the ways I achieve comfort. So in times where I feel drained and can’t escape physically, I escape mentally, by reading.
Taking time away from the constant rush we are surrounded by, is one of the easiest ways to be productive. This is because states like these, give you the opportunity to be in the right headspace to tackle the rest of the day’s challenges head on. Do you have a place for comfort? What’s your take on comfory? Share it with us in the India United Community. You can find more about the prompt [here](
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