-One minute, infinite thoughts.

What new can I do today?
What progress am I making?
What is it that I overthink about?
Why should I skip gym today?
How can I be a couch potato with purpose?

Usually, these questions chase me the moment I open my eyes. But not today. Today, they can hit pause.

Instead, I enjoyed the warm sunshine, stayed still, let the breeze do the talking, and for once, let myself just be. I thought of every person who has shaped me — parents, siblings, family, friends, even fleeting strangers. I played their names on loop in my mind, silently thanking them for the lessons, laughter, and moments that stitched me into who I am today.

I don’t know what the future holds, but I know this — come what may, I’ll grind through it. No time to look back usually, but today, I will — to smile at the path I’ve walked and the person I’ve become.

As I take a slow sip of my favourite coffee, there’s one thing I can’t help but notice:

Some days are just meant to be soft celebrations in disguise.

— Inspired by Shaan Puri ‘s OMB (One Minute Blog). Personal. Raw. Real.