The Question That Wont Let Me Go.

In the Stillness of Now

 

There’s a question that’s been quietly haunting me for a while. It never raises its voice, but it’s always there, a quiet, lingering question that seems to follow me everywhere. It creeps into my mornings, shows up in the middle of conversations, and wonders  at the back of my mind when the world goes quiet  It’s not a question that demands an answer, just one that refuses to let go..

What is life, really?

I don’t think I’ve ever had an answer. And the older I get, the more I realize, I probably never will.

Every day, I see people who were once full of life suddenly gone. People with calendars full of plans, people who seemed untouchable, people who lit up rooms. And just like that, they're no longer here. Their names shift from the mouths of friends to pages in an obituary.

And I find myself asking again: What is all this for?

It’s easy to spiral when you sit with that question. But maybe life isn't meant to be figured out. Maybe it's just meant to be lived.

Not in the grand, perfect moments we chase—but in the small, sacred ones we often ignore.

Its the way your coffee smells in the morning, the sound of your friend’s laugh, a deep breath after a long day with your pet sitting next to you, Its the quiet prayer whispered into the night, a call from a loved one.

I’m learning slowly to live like this is all I get. This hour. This breath. This heartbeat.

Not out of fear, but out of reverence. Not because I’ve found the answers, but because I’ve accepted that I might never get them.

And maybe that’s okay.

So here’s what I know for sure:

Life is fragile. Time is ruthless. And this moment, this ordinary, overlooked, fleeting moment is the most real thing we have.

I’ve come to understand that I actually want to be present for it. Yes, I have wild, big, limitless dreams, some that have lived in me since I was a 7-year-old girl. But what if I paused for a second and focused on the now?

I want to enjoy the little things, take pictures, watch sunsets, sit quietly by the shores,read my favorite authors, smile at a stranger,create hope in the small, quiet ways.

Because here’s the thing: I want to treasure it all, especially with the people I love.

I want to live in this moment, because, dear reader, tomorrow is never promised.

@IamLiah