The Quiet Morning That Changed Everything

On a random morning while I was taking a shower, the warm water ran over my shoulders and I noticed how fast my thoughts were racing. Usually, my mind jumps from work deadlines to kids’ schedules, errands I haven’t finished, and everything I still need to do. But that morning, something was different.

A single thought quietly clicked:

“I don’t want to live in fast-forward anymore.”

It wasn’t dramatic. No lightning bolt or sudden revelation. Just a quiet, gentle clarity that made me pause — even in the middle of the day’s usual chaos.

For years, I’ve been running: working long hours, managing a family, trying to stay on top of everything. Life as an immigrant and a mom meant that staying busy felt necessary — almost like survival. But in that shower, I realized that surviving wasn’t enough. I wanted to live, not just move from one task to the next.

That morning became a turning point. I promised myself I would start small — slow down, breathe, and notice the little things: the warmth of water on my skin, the sound of my kids’ laughter, the quiet of a peaceful morning before the chaos begins.

Reflection for today: Find one small moment to pause, even for a few seconds. Pay attention to it fully — and see how it shifts your day.