Each day dawns with a cacophony of voices, the world pulling you by the hand with relentless urgency. “This is important!” it shouts, pointing to a flurry of distractions that clamour for your attention. “And that is important!” Another tug, another demand on your time and energy. It’s an overwhelming chorus of importance, a relentless tide of obligations and worries.

But amidst the noise and chaos, there lies a simple, quiet truth. It’s up to you to halt the relentless tug, to pause and reclaim your breath. Gently, but firmly, you yank your hand back and place it over your heart. In that still moment, you listen to the steady beat, the reminder of what truly matters.

“No,” you whisper to the world’s cacophony. “This is what’s important.” The rhythm of your heart, the sanctuary of your soul, the dreams that dwell within you. In this act of defiance, you reclaim your peace, choosing to let your own compass guide you through the noise. For it is not the world’s demands that define your path, but the quiet convictions held close to your heart. 🙏🏾❤️

©️ Beatriz Esmer

Charcoal/Pencil Drawing — 2017