Soul searching at 2:55 am

The Persian poet Rumi once said, “The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep.” These words lingered with me last night as I opened up my Notes app at 2:55 am and wrote some words down. I began asking: What do I truly desire? What does it mean to live a soul-centred life? How can I create from the heart? Here are some of those reflections.

Soul secrets

My soul yearns for more. Some days feel repetitive, each one blending into the next, but I remind myself that each day is a pearl strung onto the necklace of my life. How I shape each day is affected by what I choose to focus on. It’s not always easy. My natural tendency is to see faults, to dwell on the negative, and yet, I know I need to cultivate optimism. My soul craves light, space, and growth—not repetition, not sameness, not a mundane existence. Still, I’m learning to find beauty in the ordinary because life won’t always be exciting.

The discipline to keep going, even when the path isn’t clear, is what I’m learning.

Masks

We all wear masks to hide our true intentions and desires, to play roles that reflect what’s acceptable or pleasing. But deep inside, we know what truly moves us. My journey now is to connect with what lies beneath the mask. It’s a process of taking it off and allowing myself to be real, even if it’s uncomfortable.

I realise that my self-belief is a work in progress. I can change this by tapping into my subconscious, meditating on new possibilities, and accepting that failure is part of the journey. Growth comes through repetition, through trying new things, and pushing forward, even when it feels strange or uncertain.

AI and the Soul

In a world where AI is becoming more integrated into our lives, I’m struck by the realization that AI doesn’t have a soul—humans do. What makes us unique is our essence, our flaws, our imperfections, our randomness. We aren’t perfect like AI, and that’s what makes us human. People crave connection on a deep level, with something or someone real. In a time when everything can be filtered or automated, I believe there’s a growing hunger for raw, unfiltered humanity.

We want to feel the warmth of another soul, to know that behind the words and actions is a real person, finding meaning out of the chaos.

Unfolding

As I sit with these thoughts, something deep inside me whispers: lean into what’s happening right now.

Let your dreams intertwine with this moment—don’t wait for the perfect time.

We all have a purpose that’s bigger than we can see right now. I can feel that there’s more out there, something waiting to be uncovered. It’s scary to take a leap of faith, but if I don’t start now, I might look back with regret. So, today, I choose to live fully, to step into the unknown, and to trust that my path will unfold as it should. Some days will be productive and others I’ll be distracted but I’m unavailable to berate myself. By radically accepting what is I can focus on what is possible to change and leave the noise behind.

TL;DR

• Be in the now: when you awake at night do not go back to sleep. See what is coming up and write it down. Follow this stream of consciousness because there may be insights and awakenings.

• Take off the mask: what does being authentic mean to you? Sometimes we fear making mistakes and looking weak. Ask yourself, “so what?”

• Self-trust: living a life without regret is about accepting we will not live forever. When things feel uncertain move through it and find your north star to move forwards. Everything is unfolding so focus on what is possible (leaving the noise behind).
  
  ✍️ Journal prompts
  1. What hidden desires are surfacing in your quiet moments of reflection?

  2. What steps can you take today to cultivate optimism and see beauty in the ordinary?
  3. How can you integrate your dreams with the present moment instead of waiting for the “perfect” time?

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