I disappeared for a while. Not out of neglect, but out of necessity. The weight of constant noise—the ever-churning news cycle, the endless demands of modern life—became too much. So, I chose to step back, to silence the outside world and slip into something softer: solitude, slowness, and self-restoration.
I traded notifications for novels, doomscrolling for daydreaming, and urgency for indulgence. I let my mind wander without deadlines, let my body rest without guilt, and let my soul breathe without interruption. It was a time of quiet rebellion—choosing peace over pressure, presence over performance.
Now, I return, not just recharged but renewed. A reminder that stepping away isn’t disappearing—it’s returning to yourself. And in a world that constantly demands more, choosing yourself is the most radical luxury of all.
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