Hitting Pause on reality

Let's be real ,Sometimes life can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster of stress and chaos. It's like we're constantly juggling a million things at once.Moments when all we want to do is shout at the top of our lungs, flail our arms in frustration, and ask life why it has to be so damn hard. Whether it's unpaid bills staring us in the face, the constant worry of an ailing parent who needs expensive medical attention, attending to your kids needs ,your work place never-ending demands or you're about to graduate with pilling student loans that feel like they'll never be paid off (a.k.a ,me)- It can be all overwhelming.

But in those moments, when the weight of the world feels like it's crushing me, I choose to pause , take a deep breath, step back from the chaos, and to just be in the moment. In moments like this, I'm reminded of the importance of having a close friend you can lean on (and who loves to watch re runs of friends like you😅)

 I'll be settled comfortably on the sofa, clad in the comfiest sweats known to humankind. And let's not forget about my feet,perched on the coffee table, in blue fuzzy socks that scream "I'm here to party!"A rerun of Friends will flicker on the screen. In the background, my roommate Sally will attempt to blend together a smoothie, but the blender will seem possessed by some mischievous spirit, making noises that could rival a banshee's wail.Our first course of action will be to consult Google on how to exorcise a blender. Who knew that could be a thing?Just as we're about to save our blender from its supernatural affliction, the episode will start. Sally,will quickly turn off the blender, and I'll seize the opportunity to grab a bowl of popcorn, ready to immerse myself in our favourite show.But wait, there's a twist! Sally, bless her soul, is not only a blender whisperer but also a terrible singer. And guess what? So am I! As the iconic Friends theme song begins to play,in a moment of pure silliness, we'll jump onto the couch, popcorn in hand, and sing the lyrics with all our might, completely oblivious to the fact that we're butchering the melody. "I'll be there for youuuu!" we'll sing, desperately trying to hit the right notes, only to fail terribly.in this delightful chaos, surrounded by the sounds of a possessed blender and our off-key singing, I'll realize that sometimes the most memorable moments are when we let go of expectations and embrace the quirks of life, finding joy in the simplest of moments.

Because sometimes, in the midst of all the craziness and the stress, it's important to remember that we are human. That we are allowed to feel overwhelmed, to feel frustrated, to feel like we're on the edge of breaking. But we are also allowed to take a moment for ourselves, to find peace and solace in the midst of the storm.

Hey Dear reader,

We've all had our moments where we just wanted to press pause on reality.Times when everything seems to be getting out of hand and you have absolutely zero control over anything.Well,that's part of the rollercoaster ,life, its got ups and downs.

So the next time life feels too much to bear, take a moment. Take a breath. Listen to soothing music or whatever calms you down. And remember that you are not alone in feeling this way. We're all in this together, navigating the ups and downs of life as best we can. And sometimes, all we can do is pause and be in the moment, finding comfort in the simple act of just being.

...Yours Gloria M