The Joy We Lost in the Rush of Modern Life

When I think about my childhood, my mind always goes back to the summer holidays at my grandmother’s home. All my cousins and relatives would gather in one place, and those days felt like a festival of togetherness. We played endlessly, shared meals, and spent quality time with our grandparents.

When there was no electricity, we would spread mats outside and sleep under the trees. The night air was cool, the stars above us were countless, and we laughed as we tried to scare each other with horror stories. My grandmother cooked simple organic food with so much love, and somehow it always tasted better than anything else I’ve ever eaten. Those were days filled with warmth, connection, and joy.

Now life feels very different. Instead of waiting for holidays to meet people we love, we wait for our phones to charge so we can check messages and scroll through social media. We sit for hours in front of screens, chasing deadlines, running after the next thing on the list. Even when surrounded by family, we often end up distracted by a virtual world.

In this fast-moving life, we forget to pause. We forget to look around. We forget to just be. Social media connects us to the world but often disconnects us from our own people. Work gives us progress but also makes us tired and unhealthy when we don’t slow down.

Maybe what we need is not more speed, but more stillness. To stop for a moment, take a deep breath, and focus on what truly matters. To enjoy a conversation without checking our phones. To eat a meal slowly and taste every bite. To sit outside and watch the sunset. To create space for ourselves and our loved ones.

The world will always keep running. But we don’t have to run all the time. Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is slow down and live fully in the moment.

Slow down, breathe, and live the moments you once thought were too small because one day, they will be the ones you miss the most.