The Weight of a Restless Mind

The Weight of a Restless Mind



I pushed myself hard to tackle the laundry and wash the dishes, forcing my way through each task until they were done.

But the clutter in the storeroom?

That felt different, looming over me like a mountain.

No matter how much I wanted to clear it, I just couldn’t bring myself to start.

It felt too hard, too overwhelming.

My mind raced while my body refused to move.

I felt stuck, the weight of everything pressing me down, making it impossible to take that first step.

The plans I had made and the opportunities I could seize seemed so far away.

I desperately wanted to act, but I couldn’t summon the strength anymore.

It was a strange paradox—my mind was restless, swirling with thoughts, while my body felt heavy and idle, frozen in place.

I didn’t even feel like going outdoors these days.

It wasn’t just physical stillness; my soul felt restless too, anxious about the present and terrified of the future.

Panic rose within me, gnawing at my insides and pulling me into a dark loop of "what ifs" and worries.

Every thought of what needed to be done brought a fresh wave of dread.

I felt down, lost, and... empty. I wondered what was wrong with me.

Why couldn’t I start?

Why was it so hard to move, to do even the simplest things?

I know I tend to give up easily, especially as I discover this side of myself more and more.

It felt like I had no energy or courage left to fight against the tide of emotions weighing me down.

My mind was running a marathon while my body stood frozen.

I wanted to be strong, to push through, but strength eluded me.

Yet in this stillness, perhaps there’s something to learn—about patience with myself, acknowledging mental burdens, and accepting that it’s okay not to have everything figured out.

Maybe this stillness is part of the journey too.

I don’t have all the answers, but I’m trying to learn that it’s okay to feel this way, to take a breath, and sometimes, the greatest courage is giving myself the grace to be still.

And when I’m ready, hopefully, I’ll find the strength to move forward, one step at a time.

P.S. Do you feel the same way?

Sending you warmth and light,

Josephine
VitalGlowSecrets 💚✨


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