It's clarity season
Clarity affords focus.
One day, we're contentedly scrolling through social media, feeling a surge of pride at our ability to match socks and breathe simultaneously. The next, we're struck by the profound realisation that perhaps—perhaps—there might be more to existence than perfecting our ability to take selfies with our breakfast toast.
This shift in perspective is as jarring as finding a penguin in one's bathtub. Suddenly, the things we once deemed vital—like ensuring our coffee order is more complex than a doctoral thesis in quantum mechanics—seem as significant as a snowflake in the Sahara.
We begin to notice the world around us with the wide-eyed wonder of a toddler discovering their toes. The rustle of leaves in the wind becomes a symphony, the stranger's smile a masterpiece.
We find ourselves moved to tears by the sight of an elderly couple holding hands, only to realise moments later that we're standing in the middle of a busy sidewalk, whining like a soap opera actor who's just been told their evil twin has amnesia.
Our relationships are scrutinised, and we start to distinguish between those who fill our lives with joy and those who merely fill our social calendar.
We begin to suspect that perhaps our obsession with accumulating Instagram followers has been slightly misguided and that quality might, in fact, trump quantity when it comes to human connections. Who knew?
It's a revelation as startling as discovering that one's cat has been secretly writing Shakespearean sonnets all along.
In this season of clarity, we find ourselves compelled to align our actions with our newly discovered values. We might take up volunteering, only to realise that our skills are less "saving the world" and more "making awkward small talk while attempting to fold second-hand clothing." But it's the thought that counts, right?
“That inner voice has both gentleness and clarity. So to get to authenticity, you really keep going down to the bone, to the honesty, and the inevitability of something” - Meredith Monk
We become connoisseurs of gratitude, savouring moments of joy like a sommelier with an exceptionally exquisite vintage. We thank the bus driver with the enthusiasm of someone who's just been handed the keys to a Ferrari and express appreciation for a home-cooked meal as if it were the last supper prepared by Gordon Ramsay himself.
As we navigate this curious season, we may wonder if we've stumbled into some existential puberty—awkward, transformative, and filled with the suspicion that everyone else has it all figured out while we're still trying to locate the instruction manual for life.
Okay, I have had my fun with puns - so I made an easy list for you that may indicate you're in such a season ( feel free to forget everything else) :
Increased mindfulness and presence in daily life
A shift in perspective on what you consider important
Reevaluation of relationships and how you spend your time
Greater appreciation for simple pleasures
Reduced focus on material possessions or status symbols
Heightened emotional responses to meaningful experiences
More frequent moments of gratitude
Desire to align actions with core values
Increased introspection and self-reflection
Letting go of trivial concerns or past grievances
This season of seeing what matters is not a sign that you've finally lost your marbles. It's simply a reminder that sometimes the most profound insights come wrapped in ridiculous packaging. So cherish the clarity and enjoy this season!