On Silence, Curiosity, and Intentional Living
Lately, I've been thinking about the art of selective attention.
There was a time when my world was a constant stream of breaking news, academic discourse, and professional commentary. Now? It's sumo tournaments, fiction novels, and ancient history podcasts that whisper to my soul.
This isn't withdrawal. It's recalibration.
I've discovered that curiosity isn't a constant loud conversation. Sometimes it's a quiet exploration. My reading has transformed—physical books in hand, audiobooks during walks, stories replacing headlines.
My night-time ritual now involves podcasts about civilizations long past, rarely making it past the first ten minutes before sleep claims me. Each night, a gentle reminder that knowledge doesn't always demand our constant, urgent engagement.
The news cycle continues without my minute-by-minute attention. And surprisingly, the world keeps turning.
What intrigues me most now is the space between technology and human intuition.
How do we use AI as a tool without losing our innate wisdom?
How do we listen to our right brain's holistic understanding while navigating a left-brain dominated world?
I'm learning that personal evolution isn't linear. Interests shift. Priorities transform. And there's profound power in granting ourselves permission to change.
To those feeling the pull of a different path: Your journey is valid. Your silence is not weakness. Your changing interests are not a failure.
They are simply you, becoming.