Wow, that T.S. Eliot quote hit hard—so perfectly captures the emotional burnout so many of us quietly carry. You’re right, the constant hustle and the unspoken pressure to “keep up” can slowly chip away at who we really are.
Making that shift—whether it’s moving countries, changing priorities, or just slowing down—can feel radical. But it’s also deeply human. Thanks for sharing this—it’s comforting (and sobering) to know others feel the same way.
It did strike a chord.... The hustle, the cut-throat competition & the lack of empathy ingrained in our culture suck the life out of us.
"We are the hollow men
We are the stuffed men
Leaning together
Headpiece filled with straw. Alas!"
Wow, that T.S. Eliot quote hit hard—so perfectly captures the emotional burnout so many of us quietly carry. You’re right, the constant hustle and the unspoken pressure to “keep up” can slowly chip away at who we really are.
Making that shift—whether it’s moving countries, changing priorities, or just slowing down—can feel radical. But it’s also deeply human. Thanks for sharing this—it’s comforting (and sobering) to know others feel the same way.
Love these reflections. 😊
Thanks so much! Glad these thoughts resonated. Would love to hear about your own German “experiment”!