There’s a Japanese word Yutori.
It means space. Not the physical space but,
The space to breathe, to feel, to just exist.
Without rushing. Without guilt.
The kind of space that makes life feel lighter
And life a bit more livable
Somewhere along the way we forget how important it is
we forget that we deserve it
we’re always in such a rush that we often forget the reason
We forget that we’re allowed to slow down.
To pause, to be, to just observe
We forget the joy of simply sipping tea
The joy of soft smiles
The joy of just sitting without needing to be anywhere else
The simple aimless walks
Sometimes, doing nothing is everything.
And in all the noise, deadlines and work we forget ourselves
We forget that life isn’t just in the big moments
So it’s your reminder to,
Slow down, observe
laugh louder, smile harder
Breathe deeper, Hold someone longer
Be gentle to yourself, Speak kinder
don’t rush the most beautiful moments
We’re human after all
And that’s the most beautiful thing ![]()