𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟑: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

One sunny day, sitting at a small café surrounded by joyful people, rich colours, and the smell of fresh food, I felt a wave of contentment. Not because I had achieved something remarkable, but because I had stopped chasing the next thing long enough to notice this moment.

In our professional lives, we’re often rewarded for speed and productivity and we constantly chase the next success. Our careers often feel like a treadmill, forcing us to constantly define ourselves by the goal just out of reach. We chase the next success, the bigger title, and the higher salary, pushing the current satisfaction to the side. But being present — being fully where you are, feeling the weight of your current success and enjoying what you have achieved so far — is not just important, it is essential..

This radical act of presence is what invites balance. It doesn't extinguish ambition; it softens it with gratitude. It deepens our connections, not just to the people around us, but to our own journey. It reminds us that meaning isn't some destination waiting at the top of the next milestone; it’s lived, tasted, and felt right here, in the rich, colourful, and vibrant now.