When There’s Nothing to Distract You

A reflection on presence, pacing, and listening inward

After racing a 5k and a 3k without headphones, I am brought back to the realization of how often I rely on distraction to avoid discomfort. But in the stillness, I believe I heard something more honest—my own clarity. This piece explores what happens when we stop numbing the quiet and start paying attention to what’s already within us.

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