taking the long way home has also been a way for me to "walk" slowly as i notice the kind of thoughts that surface in my mind or just simply people or view watching. it really aligns things inside of me that i can't really describe. thank you for writing this! carry on~~
I love this! After I had my baby, I yearned to go back to the routine of life. And now that I’m back alhamdulilah, I’m trying not to rush things. Take a moment and enjoy that I’m doing the dishes, cooking a fragrant meal, folding the laundry. Still working up the courage to check the receipt before walking out of the store though, but this was a well written note mashallah and a good reminder. May Allah keep gratitude in our hearts.
This is such a lovely read to me, especially given as I've been more lonely lately, like I've been trying to sit with myself outside all the noise of life and all the stuff thats going on in my freidns lives and not in my own, i resonated with the part where you write "How to go a day without sending 100 Snapchats to friends because I can’t unpack my thoughts alone and need realignment and validation." I try to write down my thoughts now in a commonplace book and i actually haven't posted on my insta storyas much ever since I started this practice of giving myself validation i suppose and slowing down for my own sake.
The way you managed to articulate how a lot of us feel rn is so beautiful. Rushing through life can feel like a blanket of protection from our own internal noise. Unpacking our thoughts can be so daunting but so valuable when it comes to enjoying life as much as possible.
I’ve been feeling the same way, this new desire to slow down and appreciate people and things after being on x games mode for so long. I loved this piece you
“I’ve always been fast but clearly slow to realise why” hit DEEEPPP
(Also the random bladder tangent was so real)
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taking the long way home has also been a way for me to "walk" slowly as i notice the kind of thoughts that surface in my mind or just simply people or view watching. it really aligns things inside of me that i can't really describe. thank you for writing this! carry on~~
felt this resonating to my core. thank you for this beautiful piece of authenticity, nawal <3
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Walk slowly, honestly I have never resonated with something so much. I absolutely loved this read!!!
I absolutely love this!!!!
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I feel so seen, thankyou for this Nawal!
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I love this! After I had my baby, I yearned to go back to the routine of life. And now that I’m back alhamdulilah, I’m trying not to rush things. Take a moment and enjoy that I’m doing the dishes, cooking a fragrant meal, folding the laundry. Still working up the courage to check the receipt before walking out of the store though, but this was a well written note mashallah and a good reminder. May Allah keep gratitude in our hearts.
Love this sm. Inshallah ❤️❤️
i resonated with this a lot, thank you for shaving luvely!! just started walking slower 💌💌
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This is such a lovely read to me, especially given as I've been more lonely lately, like I've been trying to sit with myself outside all the noise of life and all the stuff thats going on in my freidns lives and not in my own, i resonated with the part where you write "How to go a day without sending 100 Snapchats to friends because I can’t unpack my thoughts alone and need realignment and validation." I try to write down my thoughts now in a commonplace book and i actually haven't posted on my insta storyas much ever since I started this practice of giving myself validation i suppose and slowing down for my own sake.
Yes yes!! Love this. I tried this too and forgot social media is my job and had to try to post more again haha 🥲❤️❤️
Well said. Walk slowly, or fast really. But do walk. It's great for you. And pause to reflect. What fears are holding you back?
No holding either number in. Self love/respect also includes honoring your bladder and GI tract. Gotta take care of the gifts God's given ya.
Thanks for sharing.
You’re so right!! Haha. Thank-you!!
The way you managed to articulate how a lot of us feel rn is so beautiful. Rushing through life can feel like a blanket of protection from our own internal noise. Unpacking our thoughts can be so daunting but so valuable when it comes to enjoying life as much as possible.
I’ve been feeling the same way, this new desire to slow down and appreciate people and things after being on x games mode for so long. I loved this piece you
articulated this feeling so nicely