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bythegaslight · 3 years
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February 27, 2021.
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Book read: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down
Chapter: “Why am I so busy?”
I started this book on a lazy Saturday, sitting by the plants in the backyard, bathing in the winter sun. This book had been in my reading list for quite a while. It was recommended by an artist that I admire and as soon as I dived into the first chapter, I realized why. The gentle words wrapped around me and made me feel the warmth of the sun shining on me. It made me ponder over questions that often come to my mind but I can’t quite get myself to answer them, whether out of fear or out of confusion.
When talking about how people only see what’s on the surface, the writer said, “I wish you could see my true nature.” And I remember writing down in my notes, “what is my true nature” and I haven’t been able to get the answer yet. I think that is because we mold ourselves in the way that people want us to be seen. You act in another way towards some of your friends and in another way with the other. Sometimes, you start to lose sense of who you truly are. Which is why, I think, it is important to be in your own company.
“There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying.” - Sarah Dessen.
We often find ourselves cancelling plans and giving general excuses saying we’re busy. We tend to blame it on growing responsibilities and adulthood but are we always busy against our will? Or are our lives becoming uneventful and slightly forced and not being busy would mean dwelling on thoughts instead of pushing them away into an untouched corner of your mind? For me, I think it is always a choice.
I received some general advices from the chapter that have helped me get through quite a lot of frantic days ever since I read them. Some of them are:
“Memories are in essence, thoughts.” Which is comforting. The writer says to be in the present when the past starts to hurt.
“Do I have to live my whole life like this?” After a day at work. Wake up a little earlier the next morning. Sit in silence and breathe. Think about all the ways in which what you do helps others, in any small or seemingly insignificant ways.
If you’re confused and conflicted about simple things in life like too many things to watch. sleep. Wake up tomorrow and the choices will seem lighter.
If you want to sleep more peacefully, think about the people you’re grateful for before you go to sleep. Think about the times you helped others.
Praying for your friends and family will make you feel better.
When we are comfortable with ourselves and accept ourselves, others will find us approachable.
Don’t rush into feeling back to normal, give grief sometimes. Gratefulness and positivity comes after grief.
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bythegaslight · 3 years
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I have probably spent the last hour trying to think of a better way to introduce myself than “Hey everyone!” but all in vain. So here I am at the ungodly time of 1:21 AM writing- not by a gas light because the world isn’t as cool anymore as it once was. I believe that there are better and more interesting things to discover about people than just a single word that they go by: their name. I would love to tell you about all the things that I’m afraid of and all my major flaws but I’ll let time do it’s wonder and maybe some day you might know through this blog.
For now, it is enough for you to know that I go by the name Hania and this blog is about one of my many interests that I have little to no time for but wish I could spend my whole entire life doing; reading. This here is my books diary, my book log and I hope it can be a safe place for anybody who comes across it. It’s an open space for book recommendations and discussions. This is the point where I realize ending an introduction blog is even harder than starting one.
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