This week I spent time with myself.
Most of my friends and flatmates left for home.
I was sure that I would bore myself and I might feel homesick but subconsciously I was thinking of ways to keep myself busy. To my surprise, I had a great time throughout this period. It was a much-needed getaway to disconnect from people and reconnect with myself. I won't deny that there were moments I felt a little alone, but then I found interesting activities to engage myself, which I quite appreciate.
I understood how I could go through my day so that I could do the tasks at hand. I was able to do the majority of it while having an ample amount of time for the things I enjoy. This brought me a sense of relief.
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle
How do you like to spend your alone time? Let me know in the comments below
Aside from work, I attempted a few other activities this week.
Morning Routines and Evening Walks
I tried getting up at 7 in the morning and that one hour of extra time made my entire day more welcoming, it is true, I felt like I was doing something besides sitting in front of my screen, which was nice.
On days when I couldn't get up early, I tried going on long walks in the evening all by myself listening to my favorite music. I noticed a few marketplaces and sites near my home.
I discovered that when I was certain of where I was going, I went faster and took more steps than when I was just wandering. It dawned upon me that if you know where you want to head in life, you can take action and enjoy and discover new routes on the way. But if you walk aimlessly, you might feel the need to give up in the middle. You should have a clear picture of what you’re striving for. Walking also helped me sleep better. I am looking forward to going on more solo walks and discovering new lanes and roads on my way.
Book vs. Screen: Emotional Disconnect
I watched a film adaptation of the novel "It Ends with Us" that I read earlier this year. The book is about domestic violence, and I could truly resonate with what the author was trying to express. It not only depicts the romantic aspects of a relationship, but it also highlights the willpower and courage required to accomplish what is right for you when your relationship takes a backseat. Colleen Hoover beautifully illustrates how much strength it takes to walk away from a violent relationship after having built it on trust and love. I believe the movie was not able to connect the dots and it wasn't able to touch upon the emotions of the protagonist.
I felt the people who solely watched the movies felt the storyline to be ambiguous and that the message did not reach them. This is my opinion; other people may have appreciated it as well.
Igniting New Passions
I picked up a new pastime that I had been interested in for a few years but was either postponing or unable to properly explore. I've finally found something that will enable me to pursue this interest further. I'm looking forward to doing that as part of my day. It genuinely fuels my enthusiasm for the day.
In conclusion, I'd like to draw out certain deductions.
I used to be concerned about meeting my goals, but this week taught me that things take time, and a slow pace of growth does not imply a lack of effort.
It means that everything you're learning and putting effort into will stick with you as long as you give it time.
Take time to understand yourself better and reflect on what works best for you.
Instead of attempting to accomplish everything in a limited time frame, have patience, and set a routine while keeping your mental well-being in mind. It will get you far.
As the days, months, and years pass, you will notice a shift in your development and thinking. Give things time to grow on you.
“Remember to celebrate your efforts, not just your accomplishments.”
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait—it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” — Joyce Meyer
Book recommendations for this week:
The Things You See When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
Manifestation by Roxie Nafousi
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