Life doesn’t come with a manual, and it can be different than we expect — promises turn into struggles, people you love don’t stay forever, difficult detours and you keep proving your worth in ways that demand everything until your body and mind finally say, “Stop.”

So, for the first time in decades, I paused. I let go of all the shiny, high-paying, good-on-paper things, not because I wanted to quit, but because I had outgrown the need to continuously prove myself — Not to the world. Not to anyone. Not even to myself.

I took a breath, and for a while, I decided to rest. I traveled, I explored, I laughed, I reconnected with people I love, and I felt alive in ways I hadn’t in years.

And now, I’m slowly finding my way back. Not completely there yet, but getting closer every day.

Some days, I feel restless. Some days, my mind is foggy. And sometimes, I still ask myself, “Why is life so hard?”

But mostly, I’m happy— in a quiet, grounded, no-performance kind of way.

Here’s what I’ve learned: life can be hard but it is still full of moments that matter. It can push us to our limits and still offer beauty, love, and joy.

The restlessness? It’s not a sign of failure — it’s your system recalibrating. The pause? It’s not weakness — it’s courage.

Taking time for yourself is not wrong or stupid. It’s necessary. It’s how you rebuild energy, clarity, and hope.

I don’t want to go back to old ways so i don’t have all the answers yet, but i am sure i will find them, in my own time, in my own ways.☺️

And I know for certain that life is quietly moving always, even in pause. And you are moving with it, you are becoming, even when it doesn’t feel obvious.

I’m still figuring things out, still learning what this new version of life looks like. But even in the uncertainty, there’s excitement and there’s peace and that’s new, and enough for now.

After always living the high-performing, good-to-everyone life, I’ve learned this: it’s important to be kind to yourself first— to understand, encourage, and stand by yourself every day.

And to say a firm “get lost” to the external noise and the people trying to define your worth when they were never qualified to do so.

May be one day, i will look back at this time and feel happy & grateful for this special part of my journey, when I gave myself permission to simply breathe, to heal, and to trust that life is always working in my favour. I already do.

So, take a break (it’s not a crime). Trust yourself. Stay focused. Have faith. Start afresh.

It helps and in my experience, it works. 😊