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Tag: How to live intentionally

  • Chasing Extras: Why Simple Moments Matter More

    We want more. We need more. We do everything we can to get as much as possible—more space, the best house, the nicest cars, and the newest cell phone. We don’t just want these things; we want to show them off on social media.

    But these are just the extras in life. In the grand scheme of things, they hold little value. They aren’t necessary for our survival. With all of today’s technological advances, life has become so easy that we’ve started to forget what it really means to be human—and how we even survived as a species.

    Not long ago, people depended on each other. Communities welcomed newcomers. Neighbours looked out for one another, ensuring the streets were safe. Kids played outside. Families gathered at the park. People knew each other—and helped each other.

    Now, neighbourhoods are just strangers living next door. We can stay inside for days, weeks, or even months, getting everything we need—food, medicine, even relationships—delivered through a screen.

    Sure, those things are nice to have. But that’s all they are: nice to have. Somewhere along the way, we placed them at the center of our happiness. We forgot they’re just extras.

    We’ve mistaken convenience for independence. We think we’re self-sufficient when we can live alone, ordering whatever we want with a few clicks. But what happens if the technology disappears? Could we really take care of ourselves?

    And it’s not just technology. Material possessions have the same effect. There are people who seem to have everything, yet they keep chasing the next big thing—the newest car, the trendiest restaurant, the most expensive jewelry.

    They’re so focused on the object that they miss what really matters: being present. Watching the sunrise. Hearing a child’s laughter. Savouring a quiet morning coffee. These small moments are what make us human, and yet we overlook them in pursuit of the extras.

    It’s time to reclaim our humanity. Technology is helpful, but only to a point. Don’t let it consume you. Use it to become better. Build real relationships—face to face, not screen to screen.

    Take care.

  • Time Is Limited—Use It Well

    The clock never stops ticking—no matter what we do. The sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening. One day, each of us will be gone. That’s one of life’s few certainties.

    With that in mind, we should treat every day as a gift. Once time passes, we can’t get it back. The average human life lasts about 31,000 days. What will you do with yours?

    Will you waste it on petty arguments with strangers online? Will you hold on to that grudge? Will you keep feeling envious of others? Or will you move past the arguments, the grudges, and the envy—and finally start living your life?

    Life is about meaningful experiences—with the people who bring us joy, or with nature itself. It’s not about convincing strangers to live by your values. That’s a waste of time. The truth is, not everyone will see the world the way you do—and that’s okay. Don’t waste your energy arguing or trying to change them. Be curious. Be understanding.

    Some people are rude and obnoxious. Let them be. You don’t have to let their actions affect your peace by pulling you into arguments or drama. Many of us waste precious time on distractions like these—often because we haven’t yet figured out who we are.

    That’s why self-discovery is so important.

    As Ryan Holiday said:

    “Life is very short. Too short for silly arguments, too short for beating your head against the wall, too short to try to understand things that don’t matter, that are not asking to be understood by you. Leave them alone. Focus on what you have to do. Don’t get implicated in ugliness.”

    Start by trying new things. Write about how you feel. Meditate. These are small but powerful ways to discover who you are and what you love. Keep an open mind. Don’t dismiss something just because it doesn’t “seem like you.” Listen to the people who want to help you—and learn to ignore the naysayers. (Easier said than done, I know.)

    But go out there and live. Don’t get sucked into petty distractions.

    Time is ticking.

    Take care.