It’s taken me a full week to come back to normal. I suppose my body has told me that I’m ageing. One lesson I have learned is that if I am travelling long haul, I will and need to pay a bit more to travel more comfortably. And I am going to travel. Europe has my heart, and I can’t wait to go back and explore the continent more. In fact, this week, I have been telling GG & BB to move to Europe for work and study so I can come and stay with them and explore.

Today’s quote by the 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic, Rumi, speaks to the profound spiritual and emotional depth that silence can reveal. In a world filled with constant noise, distractions, and mental chatter, silence offers a gateway to clarity, truth, and inner peace. When we embrace stillness, both outwardly and inwardly, we move beyond surface-level experiences and begin to connect with the essence of our being.

Rumi is suggesting that silence is not emptiness but a rich, fertile space where we can hear the wisdom of the soul. In silence, we begin to notice what truly matters. Our insights deepen, our hearts become more open, and we feel connected to something greater than ourselves: what he calls “the core of life.”

Rather than always seeking answers externally, Rumi invites us to look inward. Silence becomes a spiritual practice, a form of listening, not just with the ears, but with the heart. It leads us to authenticity, presence, and the sacred truths that lie beneath words.

I was faced with two rejections this week, one that I was ok with, but the other stung hard. I know the universe has a plan for me, but at times like this, it gets hard to see the grand plan. I am going to take a few weeks to finally figure out what it is I want to do, introspect, and then come to a decision. Wish me luck!

That’s all from me this week. I have no real updates because all I wanted to do this week is sleep and not do anything, which is what I did. Hopefully, I am back to my usual self next week and will have more news.

Take care and stay positive!