stop to smell the flowers

earlier this year i bought a book. it was a very good book. however, it took me so long to get through the first half, because i just never had time. between work commitments and social commitments, when i got home, all i would want to do was lie on the couch and turn my brain off whilst i watched some series.

then one day, i took a bold step and a blanket, and headed for the park. yes, the park. and this was during my lunch break. the 1hr and 15mins in my day that i have to get away from the office, eat and recharge.

ever since that first day, i have never looked back. i head to the park religiously every single day. and don't feel happy if i am unable to go. i finished my book at a normal speed when this happened, and moved onto the next book. but it wasn't even about the book.

it was about taking that time to myself. we are all so busy with life, that we very rarely take the time to just live. time however is a luxury. running between clients, meeting deadlines, pulling hair out, leaves very little of the GMT +2 that you can use for yourself. to get back to you, and allow yourself to just be.

but 1hr a day is all that you need. and trust me, it feels amazing. you feel refreshed, and ready to get back into it when you return to the office (albeit, a little bit depressed because you have to return to the office). life stops looking so mundane and boring. you have a fresh new perspective on things, and it does make you that little bit happier.

find something you love. and whilst doing that, stop, and take time to smell the flowers.

but hey, #imjussayin
rabi

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