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Stop the clock


Let's be real, we all have this ideal version of ourselves wrapped up in our minds and everything we do and decide is based on reaching the life and body we want that person to live in. What the exact expectations of the perfect version of you look like might be completely different from mine, but we do have one big common denominator - we both forget to stop and smell the roses in the meantime. If you're a restless little perfectionist that sets the bar high for yourself and others then I hope you would feel inspired by this quick word spill of something I had to come to terms with for the sake of my own mental wellbeing.

Stop the clock.

I seldom simmer in the feeling of accomplishment when I reach my goals. One part of me feels like it's a waste of time and the other part is already chasing the next big thing.  Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with being a determined hustler, I am happy to be part of a goal-driven generation but I've realized that I often neglect the present during the endless pursuit of becoming. My mind is always in overdrive, figuring out what the next step should be - but I have realized that life is about so much more than premeditated and calculated decisions and honestly, I'm freaking exhausted from always being ten steps ahead. I want us to take a moment and let our hair down, bask in the early morning sunrise, and most importantly love the version of the person you are right now - the one who is still in the phases of becoming - the one whose heart, mind, and body have been through the most to get you where you are now.

Slow down.

I think my hair was put on my head as a daily reminder of the fact that I can't control everything. Besides, my time on earth is impermanent and I don't want to waste so much of it trying to tame the  Portuguese curls. Let's slow down, shall we? Let's release the fears that tell us that we should've been somewhere other than this moment. Release the sleepless nights that came from feeling dissatisfied with the time frame of your journey and let your spirit be lifted by the gift of simply being alive and getting to witness a brand new day. That is part of the beauty of life, knowing that it's rich with small mercies. Slow down dear heart and know that you are exactly where you are supposed to be whilst appreciating what you already have. 

Ultimate goal.

Let's shift our focus from big houses and fancy cars. The ultimate goal for me is to have peace with myself and to be brave enough to eliminate toxic feelings, elements, and people from my life. Let's unlearn bad habits, negative thought patterns, behavior that stems from childhood traumas and create a space for ourselves that is nurturing enough to recalibrate our dreams and desires towards this quest of forever wanting more. You can want the entire universe, but all you will ever have is today. Time is such a scarce currency, we should be much more mindful about how we spend it in our heads. 

Rise and shine.

Now that we have discussed the traits of an ideal and present mindset in a hustling society, let's continue to walk this earth and savor the simple and beautiful moments it gives us daily. Sure, we will still work on our secret prayers, but we now know that a big house in the Bahamas won't mean anything without a lively and cared-for heart living in it. 

Now go and be a unicorn until I see you here again. 






 

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