The Hidden Fear of Stillness | Aswin Sundharam | Romancelovesophy

3 months ago

When it becomes clear that there is no fixed purpose in life, a deeper question naturally arises within us: why are we here at all? This question is not easy to face, because it removes all comfortable assumptions. Without a ready-made answer, we are left in uncertainty, and that can feel unsettling. Instead of sitting with this uncertainty, most of us choose distraction. We fill our time with endless scrolling, watching shows, constant work, shopping, and seeking validation. These activities are not always wrong, but they often act as a way to avoid deeper questioning. They keep our attention occupied so we do not have to face what lies beneath. If we sit quietly with no distractions, at first there may be calm. But slowly, discomfort begins to appear. Thoughts and questions arise that