A Walk Without My Phone

This morning, I did something unusual.
I left the house without my phone.

At first, I felt like I was forgetting something important — like a piece of my brain was missing. No notifications, no music in my ears, no camera to capture the sunrise. Just me and the quiet street.

For the first few minutes, my mind was racing:
What if someone calls me?
What if I miss something urgent?
What if... what if... what if...

But then — something shifted.
I noticed the sound of the birds. The wind moving through the trees. My own footsteps on the pavement.
The world felt louder, more alive.
I felt more present, more real.

We spend so much time connected to everything… except ourselves.

That short walk — just 15 minutes — reminded me that silence isn’t empty. It’s full of answers.

Have you ever tried walking without your phone?
I dare you to try it tomorrow. No headphones. No screen. Just you and the world.

Let me know how it feels.

photo from canva