Remember those lazy summer days of our childhood, sprawled out on the mud, lost in daydreams, ideas blossoming like dandelions in the air? Life back then felt simpler, driven by physical work and fueled by the quiet hum of existence. Today, the world beats with a different rhythm, demanding mental sharpness, relentless hustling, and an ever-present feeling of “not enough.” We work 8 to 9 hours a day, often feeling underpaid and overworked, yet we are constantly seeking new ways to grow, to optimize, and to achieve that unreachable sense of success.
Even the haven of solitude—those precious moments of thinking on the terrace steps—seemed to have vanished for me, consumed by the demands of work and responsibility. I miss the tranquility and creative spark they used to bring.
This scarcity of time, ironically, makes me ponder deeper questions. What if we traded the corporate ladder for the freedom of entrepreneurship?
Then again, wouldn’t that just mean that we would have new masters to answer to—investors, customers, and the never-ending pressure to succeed? Even CEOs and prosperous business owners appear to be weighed down by the pressure of expectations, just like any other individual striving for success.
Then there’s the allure of simpler lives, like the self-sufficient communities in Japan, living by their own rhythms, cultivating crops, and fostering a sense of “ikigai”—their reason for being. It sounds idyllic, but perhaps a touch delusional in our interconnected world.
These thoughts spiral downward, leading me to question the very purpose of our existence. Are we trapped in a hamster wheel of work, bills, and responsibilities, driven by some vague notion of progress but lacking any true meaning? A meme highlighting a monkey happily existing without bills significantly contrasts our human-made system, where even basic survival comes at a cost.
It’s easy to get lost in this existential crisis, but amidst it all, I find myself yearning for something more. Not necessarily complete escape, but perhaps a balance—a way to navigate the inevitable hustle while carving out spaces for reflection, for boredom, for the spark of creativity that leads to a more fulfilling life.
The answers might not be grand pronouncements, but rather small steps: embracing moments of mindfulness, aligning work with purpose, seeking communities that resonate, and remembering that every step towards a fulfilling life is a step in the right direction. This is not an ending, but the beginning of a conversation.
What are your thoughts on the hustle, the boredom, and the big questions? Share your experiences, your struggles, and your hopes in the mail. Let’s explore this journey together, and who knows, maybe in the process, we might just find a way to reclaim a little bit of that childhood peace and discover the answers to the big questions that have been weighing on our minds.
Cheers!!
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