Faith and rise

Because surviving the day shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.

I’m not chasing hustle anymore.
I’m chasing something far more basic – and far more important.
Functioning.

Waking up without dread.
Eating meals on time.
Not forgetting why I entered a room.
Finishing the day with a little energy left over for myself.

There was a time I thought I could push through everything.
Work deadlines. Physical fatigue. Mental fog.
Just keep going. Do more. Be more.
Rest only when everything was done.

But everything is never done.

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Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t tired because I lacked ambition.
I was tired because I was constantly ignoring what my body and mind were trying to say:

“Slow down.”
“Eat properly.”
“Move, don’t scroll.”
“You’re not a machine.”

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And no, this isn’t a post about waking up at 5 AM or cold plunges.
It’s about checking in with yourself – and being honest about how you’re really doing.

• Am I breathing calmly or rushing all day?
• Am I eating food or just surviving on coffee?
• Am I present with people or floating through tasks?
• Am I caring for my body or just dragging it along?

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This isn’t about quitting everything and sitting under a tree (although, let’s be honest – tempting).
It’s about building a life where you don’t need to collapse to justify rest.

I don’t want a life that looks productive and feels like survival.
I want a life where I function – fully, steadily, with joy where possible and peace where needed.

That’s the new dream.
And honestly? That’s enough.

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What does “functioning well” look like for you right now?
Even one small change counts.
Let’s start there.

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