I know this might sound silly, but… I put on a new pair of socks today and almost got emotional.
They were soft, really soft. Like fresh-out-of-the-pack, clean, comfy, cloud-on-my-feet soft. I had just showered, and as I slid them on, I felt this little wave of peace wash over me. It wasn’t just the socks. It was something else, a kind of stillness I hadn’t let myself feel in a long time.
I’m not writing this to promote the socks (though if someone asks, I’ll post the link in the comments 😅). This isn’t about what brand they are or whether you should go spend money. It’s about how that small moment and how putting on soft socks after a shower became a reminder to just enjoy being here.
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I think what got me here was that yesterday I saw a video on TikTok that said something similar to how we try and focus on issues and getting rid of problems in our lives rather than enjoying the present moment and finding little things we like or really enjoy.
And I felt that. Deep.
Because I’ve been stuck in that cycle, waking up late and immediately beating myself up: I should’ve been more productive. I need to job hunt. I’m wasting time.
But today? I slept in. And instead of spiraling, I paused.
I thought, Wow… that was a good sleep.
Not “lazy” sleep. Not “irresponsible” sleep. Just… good sleep. Deep sleep. Needed sleep.
And for once, I let myself enjoy it.
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Later, I sat in the living room with my mom, just scrolling on my phone.
Nothing groundbreaking was happening. I wasn’t working. I wasn’t being “productive.” I wasn’t crossing things off a to-do list.
And yet, for the first time in a long time, I noticed something:
This is nice.
This little stretch of calm, of just being, without pressure, without rushing anywhere… it’s something I’ve taken for granted. I’ve been so focused on fixing everything in my life, finding a job, earning money, proving I’m “doing something”, that I haven’t let myself appreciate the gift of this moment, even if it’s temporary.
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The truth is I don’t want to look back later and realize I wasted the slow days by trying to race through them.
Yes, I want things to change. Yes, I’m working on stuff. But also…
this quiet time is part of my life, too.
And it’s okay to enjoy it. Even if nothing “big” is happening.
Even if it’s just putting on a cozy pair of socks and feeling good.
🌼 So Here’s Your Reminder (and Mine)
You don’t need a major breakthrough or a big win to feel peace.
You don’t have to earn the right to enjoy your day.
Sometimes, joy looks like:
• Sleeping in a little longer
• Sitting in the quiet with someone you love
• Feeling clean after a shower
• And yes… putting on some ridiculously soft socks
If you’re in a weird chapter of life right now… between things, figuring stuff out, waiting for answers, this is still your life. Don’t wait until it’s perfect to start noticing the good in it.
You’re allowed to enjoy the soft parts.
Love, Loops 😛