Journey of Curiosity
In “Drive My Car,” emotions quietly build as characters deal with the ups and downs of relationships and personal growth. Director Hamaguchi skillfully weaves a story that invites viewers to think deeply about acceptance and understanding. This Oscar-nominated film provides a powerful reflection on what it means to be human.
Despite parental freedom and financial privilege, life isn’t all rosy. Discovering the illusion of perception and the pursuit of betterment, I took a break to ponder my true desires. In the end, it’s about authenticity and personal fulfillment, not merely chasing societal expectations.
Trauma lingers, shaping both mind and body. It’s not just about what a person experiences, but how deeply they feel it. Those emotions don’t disappear; they stay hidden, affecting life in unseen ways. Healing requires effort, warmth, and time. While trauma changes a person, it’s possible to grow beyond it with the right support. Happiness, like healing, doesn’t just happen—you have to actively work for it.
Ever feel like time speeds up as you age? Watching kids grow and experiencing fewer personal changes can lead to a quarter-life or midlife crisis. I’ve found that recognising we only have one life shifts our perspective. Embracing time as our ally and focusing on internal fulfilment rather than external achievements can transform our experience and fill the void left by life’s rush.
Most of my waking time, I’m buried in work, stuck in transactional relationships. Weekends are for hobbies, exploration, relationships, or just catching up on sleep. But there’s a quieter, slower side of life we often miss. It’s about embracing silence and simplicity, finding warmth in solitude, and just breathing without the weight of the world. We need to shut down our senses and simply live, even if just for a moment.
Trauma can make us feel so helpless, like we’re stuck in an endless loop of fear and anxiety. But here’s the thing: our brains aren’t just pattern detectors. We’re complex beings with countless variables affecting our decisions. Life is full of pain, and sometimes, it’s better to accept things as they are. Not every battle needs to be fought. Sometimes, it’s okay to let things be and find peace in acceptance.