A moment in stillness today
This is my raw thoughts. I used to journal a lot in uni yet never shared it with anyone besides my wife. Here my thoughts from today!
As I sit alone in a loud Starbucks tucked away in Mangwon, Korea - coffee in hand, blasting chill KRnB in my ears, and blocking out the world around me - I find myself reflecting on life. Not just in passing thoughts, but the kind of reflection that feels like it will change your life in the moment. From relationships to business, so much has changed.
10 years ago - Life looked completely different. Simpler. Now? It’s fast, loud, constant - sometimes even overwhelming. But in the chaos, I’ve realised a few things!
There’s no such thing as the perfect start
Sometimes you need to let your heart lead
Nothing good lasts on autopilot - you have to work to grow it, whether it’s your business or your relationship.
Moments like this - alone time! Have become rare. So I’m soaking it in. But if I’m honest, it feels strange not having my son climbing all over me, or someone calling my name. It’s peaceful… yet weird!
I often talk about balance at work - eating well, moving often, exercising regularly, staying connected with friends and family—for the sake of our wellbeing. The reality is that balance is difficult to find. Like trying to find true love haha ;) I’ve been caught in a grind mentality - working longer hours, more days, pushing peace aside for the sake of progression. For what? To justify the hustle by saying, ‘‘It’s for my family’’! Financial security. Stability. A better future. But at what cost????? Sometimes I wonder if that means I’m less present - physically, emotionally and mentally. And that’s not what I want. I know my son wants me to play, to look at his daycare craft like it’s the bestest thing I’ve ever seen, to laugh at silly things. I know my wife needs me to be there, not just provide.
This trip reminded me of something important! Time is short. Life is precious.
I want to fully enjoy God’s gifts - my family, my friends, this beautiful life. I want to share the blessings we’ve received. Life is so much more than the pursuit of money or the biggest house or the next shiny thing. We’re called to something greater. But we all have to search for it.
We need to be kids again - not naive but grateful. Curious, joyful, playful - even in the amidst our adult responsibilities. In awe of the small things. In love with the people around us. Vulnerable enough to dream again and love again.
Life is too short to stay worked up all the time. So here’s to slowing down to enjoy life (but working harder cause we are young lol) - To finding joy in the ordinary - To living with purpose and presence. Thanking God each day for allowing us to live today! As I always say - eat well and move more.