[8/24] Advent of Writing
Movies have a way of making even the simplest actions feel meaningful. Someone pours a glass of whisky, and the entire scene changes. The sound shifts. The pacing slows. The character’s expression carries weight. Nothing extraordinary is happening, yet it feels like a moment worth paying attention to.
Real life is full of these small scenes, but we rarely let ourselves experience them the same way. Instead, we tend to experience things as they are, sometimes even downplaying the experience. We do this because experiences, especially ones that we've done before, become passive to us. But this can lead to a dull life. To combat this, we can let ourselves romanticize life a bit in our heads.
Romanticizing your life is not about pretending you are in a movie. It is about borrowing the mindset that small moments can carry meaning if you allow them to. A vacation can feel like an adventure instead of another item on the calendar. A walk can feel like a real moment instead of just something between tasks. Even a quiet morning at home can feel intentional rather than forgettable.
So why not romanticize life a little bit? I guarantee you it will result in a bit more intention and a lot more fun.
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