Reflections on a Quiet Day — Seeking Clarity in Chaos

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May 31, 2025 — 2:10 PM

There are days when your mind drifts toward big questions—the kind that don’t have immediate answers. Today is one such day. I find myself wondering: What would the end look like? Would it be a peaceful closure or chaotic unraveling? Would we have abundance, or would scarcity shadow us? Will AI continue to serve us, or eventually outpace and outmaneuver our needs and values?

In the middle of these swirling thoughts, I’m asking myself a more immediate question: Should I just shut off the noise and do what I like? The issue is—I'm not even sure what that is anymore.

I’ve tried a few things that help: meditation, journaling, reading, even watching motivational videos—stories rooted in Buddhism or Ankur Warikoo’s perspectives. These do bring temporary clarity. But at times, even with all these tools, the world just doesn’t make sense. It feels disjointed, like I’m walking through a fog with no compass. I find myself asking: Which hobby should I pursue? What would bring joy?

Despite the inner chaos, life carries on. Time ticks. You complete your 400 words. You breathe. You live.

Today, I visited Tijara Ji with Akash (Honey Kaushik). A short visit. We meditated for 20 minutes inside the serene temple, bathed in the sounds of prayer chants. No elaborate rituals, no shopping, just silence—and perhaps, healing. Moni wasn’t with us, which made it feel even quieter, perhaps a bit empty in its own way.

Lunch was at the temple too, so no meals needed till later in the evening. I feel light, both physically and mentally.

“What now?” you may ask.

I’m turning my focus to something constructive. I plan to work on the social media presence of my blog—share posts on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. A small effort, but one that gives me direction.

In a fleeting moment, I wished there was someone I could talk to. Someone who would just listen—no advice, no interruptions, just presence. It passed, but the wish lingered for a heartbeat.

As for the weekend, it’s going to be about stillness and small wins. I’ll write, read, relax—and maybe even plan something for the days ahead.

God bless.