This is so beautifully written, Siddharth! I loved the visual of the mountains that have stood silent witness to the goings-on on this planet for millenia…reminded me of my trip to Leh, where seeing the majestic Himalayas in front of me, seemingly always a football field or 10 away from me made me realise my insignificance in the larger scheme of things. Certainly makes life so much more bearable when one realises how unimportant one really is!
Related: I've found that turning off my alarm and waking up naturally (as you say, non-mechanical time) has improved my sleep and restedness a lot. You really do tune into the rhythm of nature.
Not everyone has the privilege because of morning time commitments, but if you can try it, I highly recommend it!
This is so beautifully written, Siddharth! I loved the visual of the mountains that have stood silent witness to the goings-on on this planet for millenia…reminded me of my trip to Leh, where seeing the majestic Himalayas in front of me, seemingly always a football field or 10 away from me made me realise my insignificance in the larger scheme of things. Certainly makes life so much more bearable when one realises how unimportant one really is!
Thank you, Reshma! I agree, the vastness of nature always makes me feel humbled in contrast to my everyday woes and worries.
Related: I've found that turning off my alarm and waking up naturally (as you say, non-mechanical time) has improved my sleep and restedness a lot. You really do tune into the rhythm of nature.
Not everyone has the privilege because of morning time commitments, but if you can try it, I highly recommend it!
Agreed. It's lovely to wake up alongside nature in the morning.
Beautiful essay, Siddarth. There's something infinitely soothing about natural rhythms, even when we know our are mere seconds, in comparison.