I was travelling the last few weeks – during the so called war in south asia. Since I could not fly back home nor could I help do anything about the situation, I got to spend alone time with myself without many distractions.

I did not have to do anything; not perform for work, not engage in social life, not dress for any occasion – in fact had nothing being asked of me for several days.

When there is no pressure on you to perform or to put up an act, you stop worrying about how you look, what you say, or how you come across to others.

Your mind slows down, noticing little details you usually overlook – the way sunlight filters through the window, the sound of footsteps outside, the buzz of a distant conversation.

These slight changes help calm your mind and even expand it. They help you see the world with fresh eyes. And here is why this matters;

When you are more focused and attentive, you start seeing patterns and connections that others miss. Your perspective deepens. I read somewhere that “the world is full of interesting things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper”.

With that growth in our senses we develop depth and we become more interesting in general.

Being interesting is not about possessing the most compelling narratives or the strongest opinions. It lies in cultivating a profound inner world shaped by the observations and curiosities that engage your mind.

It is also not a performance; it emerges as the consequence of a mind that has undergone a gentle transformation through new experiences and a thirst for knowledge.

The next time you get an opportunity that allows you to have no pressures, just embrace silence and allow your mind to wander freely.

The depth you will cultivate within will show in how you see everything and the way others perceive you.

Worth thinking about 🤔