In the quiet corners of the soul, a whisper
An introductory confession: I have been a slave to the clock, a captive of the hustle. My days were filled with ceaseless motion, each moment a struggle for survival in a world that never seemed to slow.
I. The first breath
- A recognition: In the stillness of dawn, I began to see – there is power in doing less, in choosing fewer battles. For in every action, there lies an equal and opposite inaction.
- “Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” – Chinese Proverb (Source)
II. The second breath
A revelation: I found that the hours saved by doing less were not to be hoarded, but invested wisely in the moments of the day when they could do the most good.
- “We are all poor walkers; for in heaven’s name, who ever walks without stopping?” – Henry David Thoreau (Source)
III. The third breath
A conclusion: By doing less—earlier, I learned that the rhythm of life need not be a relentless march but rather a gentle dance, where each step has intention and purpose.