“I moved to Guntur 4 years ago, to work. Ever since I started working as a software engineer, I woke up with a goal to “Seize the Day” and ended it with guilt every time. I sensed my life getting monotonous. I lost passion for what I was doing and I hated how I felt. I finally decided to break free of this barrier and took a 10 day break from work.
Working in a corporate environment, a 10 day break was a big ask but I somehow managed to convince my team lead. I realized that when I cannot respect my mind and body, how could I ever create something that can add value to what I am doing in life?
So I packed my bag and went back to my hometown Kakinada. I was with my family, basking in their love. I would help my mother cut vegetables, and be amazed at her speed and accuracy with them. I would barter for a massage with dad. He’d massage my head and I’d help him clean his chetak scooter. I ate amazing home cooked food every day. I wish I appreciated home-made food more when I was in school and college. I biked across my village aimlessly wandering through the fields observing, admiring and smiling at every bit of nature. I took pictures of all the things that made me happy. I met few of my school friends and wandered all across my village just to relish the old memories.
During those 10 days, I learned to not be too hard on myself. I learned to love myself more and prioritize my mental and physical well-being. In the end, I have become a better version of myself. If I break a rule, it shouldn’t affect the next thing in the queue. So from that day onwards I started leaving for office early. I reached the office by 9:00 am and am back by 6:00 pm. I started giving more time to myself. I realized if I can’t focus on myself, how can I possibly channalise my energies in anything else I do? How can I love someone else, if I don’t love and respect me? It’s okay to have days when you end up doing nothing at all. It’s okay if you feel you need to take a break from life. It’s okay. After all, you only live once!”
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