Breaking Free from the Busy Trap: A Nostalgic Journey to Life’s Simple Joys!

It is such pleasant weather outside, I can see drizzle, wind blowing, and clouds hiding the sun. Perfect weather to go out with your family, enjoy and eat unhealthy food as generally my little daughter says.

It reminds me of my childhood days, when I used to play outside with my brother, in such weather for hours and hours, and my parents brought oily crispy fried eatables to us.

But, here I am, sitting inside air-conditioned walls, worried about the next meeting, worried about tasks at hand, worried about completing work on time, worried about problems I don’t know how to solve.

What I am not worried about is that this beautiful weather will go away, my family members and friends may separate from me in some time, my kids will grow up soon, and this beautiful time will go away.

Even during my childhood, I had things to work on, exams to give, and homework to finish, had bigger tensions in life at that age also. But these things never stopped me from enjoying good weather, family functions, and 30 minutes of cartoon time.

The situation is still similar, but why have I stopped enjoying good weather?

What has changed? Well, I have changed.

Who needs to change again? I need to change again.

What I want to say?

In a world that moves at the speed of light, it’s easy to forget the simple pleasures that life offers. The gentle patter of rain, the soothing rustle of leaves in the wind, and the cozy overcast skies often go unnoticed as we bury ourselves in the hustle and bustle of daily responsibilities. This tale is a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and soak in the beauty of the world around us, just like we did in our carefree childhood days.

It’s clear that the joy of life doesn’t fade; rather, our ability to perceive it dims under the weight of grown-up concerns. But it’s never too late to reignite that spark of wonder and delight in the simple things. Let’s not let the beauty of today slip by unnoticed.