I have come to realize that the things I love the most are not expensive and they are also not complicated, they are just simple habits that helps me feel human in a busy world.
One of my favorite things is taking an early morning walks, I started this routine during a particularly stressful period in my life, when the streets are very quiet and the air is so cool, and there is a calm you don’t get later in the day, I usually use that time to think clearly or even just listen to the birds and also I listen to my own footsteps , and you know sometimes I say a quiet prayer or plan my day in my head and It feels like I am giving myself permission to slow down before life starts demanding things from me.
Another thing that might sound odd to some is how I’ll listen to one track on repeat all night. It could be a calming instrumental or a song with lyrics that really speak to me. Friends have teased me “Won’t you get bored?” but for me it’s like building a mood I don’t want to leave. That one song becomes a safe space, something predictable and comforting in a world that often isn’t. It helps me drift off, think, or just feel.
Then there’s writing. I write fiction stories, and I even share some on Hive. It’s my way of processing life indirectly. I can explore emotions, conflicts, dreams, all through characters I create. It’s not always easy there’s editing, rewriting, doubting myself but I love it. Sharing with other writers online has pushed me to improve and given me the joy of connecting with people who get it.
And of course, prayer. For me it isn’t always formal or perfect, Sometimes I’m just talking honestly to God about how I feel, other times I’m asking for strength or saying thank you, It grounds me and helps me reflect, and does reminds me that I am not alone in anything I face.
So... If I could recommend anything, it would be for you to find those simple things that help you to slow down and to reconnect, you don’t necessarily have to spend a lot or do what everyone else is doing, it might be walking, music, writing, or prayer , you just choose something that feels true to you, these small acts have made a very big difference in my life, and I think everyone deserves that little bit of peace in their life.
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