Observations

 Sometimes I find it worth it to just sit back and observe things. Whether it's people, a situation, or just my general surroundings. Now some people might think it's a little boring but I find it incredibly rewarding. There’s something refreshing about not having to react, not having to speak, not having to be the one in motion. Just being still and letting the world carry on around you.

Lately, I’ve been finding comfort in this kind of silence. I think a lot of us are so used to the noise the scrolling, the checking, the constant stimulation that when things finally quiet down, we feel uncomfortable. But when I allow myself to slow down and just watch, I notice so much more. The way someone’s eyes light up mid-conversation, how the wind moves through the trees, how my breathing calms when I stop trying to fix or plan everything.

In a world that’s always pushing us to do more, there’s something radical about choosing to do less. About choosing to notice. I’m starting to realize that not everything needs an immediate response or a ten-point action plan. Sometimes the best thing you can do is just be present with whatever is happening. Whether it’s chaos, calm, beauty, or discomfort observation is a form of care, too.

This mindset has even started to influence the way I think about consumption and sustainability. For a long time, I thought making a difference meant making drastic changes or going to extremes. But now I’m beginning to believe that sustainability isn’t just about what we do it’s about what we choose not to do. Not buying into every trend. Not replacing something just because it’s old. Not throwing something away without asking if it still has value.

Observation has made me more mindful of my habits especially when it comes to fashion. I’ve started asking myself, Do I actually need this? Or am I just trying to fill a moment of discomfort? It’s made me rethink my relationship with clothing, trends, and even my own body. There’s a lot of pressure to keep up, to always look current, to stay ahead. But sometimes the most sustainable thing we can do is pause. Wait. Watch. And then make a conscious decision not just a convenient one.

Watching the world around me has helped me reconnect with parts of myself I forgot about. It’s reminded me that stillness isn’t laziness. Reflection isn’t weakness. And observation, in its own quiet way, can lead to transformation.

So if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure, maybe try sitting still for a bit. Watch how things move without you. You might just find that by doing nothing, you’re actually doing something deeply important: giving yourself a moment to be.