Stuck in a Rut

A note to all out there that feel trapped by everyday dullness

Here I am feeling trapped at work. Trying to get myself amped up to do some work, listening to some tunes. But the dullness is nearly unbearable. Nothing I do will make this feeling go away, even though the office is well-furnished and cosy, and most people are nice. A bit spoiled considering what others normally face. Yet, this is not outside.

Outside is where things happen. Where they change and control is lost.

I count the hours to leave the indoors, breathe in the crisp and windy air of fall, and feel the particulars of the season. A short walk would do it.

This may read as me complaining, but it isn’t. I write it to reinforce it to myself and anyone out there — in a similar or worse situation — that this norm can be and should be changed. I do it to remember and work towards a personal goal I established when bringing OFF. to life. I want to live a balanced life of work and outdoor activities. For me, a 9 to 5 life isn’t balanced. Not because I want to work less, rather, I want to work when there’s meaningful work to get done, and not because someone thinks my brain capacity should be fully devoted to their concerns during specific hours and days.

Who are we kidding here? We are all pretending. That’s the challenge ahead and not get stuck in this boring game, in this rut.

Finally, I leave you with one of my newly favourite bands, conveniently called Marathon. I share this with you because music has the power to inspire us to dream, work hard, and feel free, just like when we’re out there.