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Dee's avatar

Loved this read. I lost my job in February and I've been "forced" to pause, reflect and focus on what matters the most to me. I think this article just made me realise that sometimes when you don't intentionally pause, life will force it on you one way or the other; especially when your busyness is affecting other areas of your life that equally demand attention.

I'm intentionally using this period to heal myself of the constant need to just be busy whilst focusing on the things that truly matter to me, and prioritizing my sanity above the demands of my assignments.

Thank you for the beautiful piece Pip

pip.'s avatar

Thank you! This is such a beautiful response, and I hope this period of healing brings you a true sense of refreshment.

Anuoluwapo's avatar

Rather than 5 minutes of madness where we let out everything bottled up on the inside, we should break free from the endless cycle of activity, to reflect and meditate. Not letting it all out on others, some do it, they transfer aggression. Why not just breathe ?

One thing people need to consciously do is set some time aside to either listen to uplifting music, message, pray or meditate on scriptures, like let there be absolute stillness.

We’d feel refreshed, energized and even ready to face and deal with whatever life brings.

pip.'s avatar

Absolute stillness! Exactly! Thank you Anu.

Adeosun Benjamin's avatar

Thank you for this beautiful piece it was a insightful read and I will make sure to take a break and reflect.

Welcome back 😊 also I hope you will post more frequently

pip.'s avatar

Good to be back, brother! Thank you.

Toluwalope Ajolayemi-Aremu's avatar

This is really good. We sometimes forget that living doesn't always mean constantly moving and trying to survive. It can also mean pausing to enjoy the things you've forgotten about. Sometimes life is even more interesting when you're still. It's definitely something to think about this weekend.

pip.'s avatar

Thank you Tolu. Indeed, there's bliss in pausing to enjoy some things.

Gilbert Odumosu's avatar

Too beautiful...💯💝

Peculiar Okonkwo's avatar

Stillness! Moments of reflection!! Rest!!! Break the order!!!!

The order has been breaking me all these while...thank you!!!

Edoja Eunice's avatar

Been a while, pip. Thank youuuu

Tbeks's avatar

This is more than a write up. You took us on a journey. The crescendo on the final paragraph? Chef’s kiss.

pip.'s avatar

Thank you brother!

Patrick's avatar

Sometimes the we're one pause away from real fulfilment, take a break from that routine at times.

Premium stuff man!

Well done!

Ifeoluwa's avatar

I remember a time the Holy Spirit told me clearly I didn't like to rest. I was shook but I couldn't even deny it.

May God really help us.

Thank you for this.❤️

pip.'s avatar

Rest oooo my sister, ressttt!