What could you do differently?
If I had to do something differently, I would consciously choose not to follow today’s restless version of the world. Instead, I would walk back—slowly and deliberately—to the rhythm my grandparents lived by.
Everything today feels rushed, loud, and confused. In the name of being modern, we’ve abandoned structure, patience, and wisdom. People are everywhere and nowhere at the same time—neither rooted in tradition nor fully grounded in progress. There is freedom, yes, but also chaos. And somewhere along the way, peace quietly slipped out of our lives.
My grandparents followed rules—not out of fear, but out of understanding. Simple things mattered. Home remedies for a cold or cough were the first response, not pills for every discomfort. Rest was respected. The body was listened to, not forced.
There were boundaries that made sense. Not stepping out during twilight hours—after sunset, until the last trace of light disappeared from the sky—wasn’t superstition to them. It was a pause. A transition time. A moment to slow down, to return home, to let the day settle. I believe these practices worked, not magically, but mentally, physically, emotionally. They created discipline, awareness, and calm.
Life then wasn’t perfect, but it was balanced. People were happier with less. Relationships were deeper. Time moved slower, and so did worries.
What could I do differently?
I could stop mocking old wisdom as outdated.
I could stop equating speed with success.
I could bring back pauses, routines, and respect for nature and time.
I could live a little less “modern” and a little more mindful.
Maybe progress doesn’t always mean moving forward.
Sometimes, it means remembering what we forgot—and choosing it again.
Love Shama ✨
Travellers Stream 
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