The article explores how our daily experiences contribute to a cumulative sense of heaviness, driven by societal expectations and self-imposed pressures. It reflects on small discomforts—environmental factors, work stress, and comparisons—that lead to an emotional burden over time. Thich Nhat Hanh and Paul McCartney's philosophies remind us that true peace comes from acceptance and letting go, yet achieving this mindset is challenging due to the conditioning we face from a young age, where achievement is prioritized over being. This constant pursuit of more creates a cycle of unease that many struggle to break.
Every small discomfort triggers unease. Our senses absorb sights, sounds, smells, and memories, stirring old wounds and fears.
We live in a world that tells us to chase, to compare, to control. From childhood, we're asked: What do you want to be when you grow up?
Peace isn't something we achieve by doing more. It's something we allow by letting go or letting it be.
The constant urge to get, achieve, possess—and the belief that our value depends on how we appear—create pressure that builds up throughout the day.
Collection
[
|
...
]