Tag: mental wellness
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Some people think resilience looks like pushing through exhaustion. Like showing up no matter what, always striving, always doing. However, resilience can be softer than that. It can be quiet courage. Quiet courage is the choice to keep going without burning yourself out. Instead of leaping back into the fray, it’s about getting back up…
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In a world that measures worth by how much we do, doing nothing can feel almost scandalous. However, I’ve been embracing the quiet art of niksen—a Dutch word for “doing nothing.” There are no goals and no outcomes—just being. At first, it felt almost impossible. My mind was trained to fill every gap—check an email,…
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I’m someone who smiles at strangers.I say thank you — even when it’s not required.Most days, I give people the benefit of the doubt, even when the world tells me not to. I hold doors open. I check in on friends. I believe in softness over sarcasm, listening over reacting.Lately, I’ve noticed how often this…
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Some days, it feels like the world is moving faster than I can follow.Everyone’s building, launching, planning, sharing.And I’m… pausing. Reflecting. Starting slowly. Sometimes, not starting at all. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind — like you missed a memo, or forgot how to “keep up” — this post is for you.And let…
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Hello, and welcome to The Gentle Path — a quiet corner of the internet where softness is strength, rest is sacred, and there’s no race to win. If you’re searching for inspiration on slow living, gentle productivity, or mindful travel, you’ve found your place. Who I Am I’m Laila. I’m an introvert, a slow traveler,…
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When did slowness become something to fix? Somewhere along the way, taking your time became almost suspicious — as if moving carefully, resting often, or pausing to breathe meant you weren’t serious about life.But here’s the truth: choosing a slower pace isn’t lazy. It’s one of the bravest, most conscious choices we can make in…