“Why must I be so strong in the face of adversity?”

Looking into the mirror, I see a lifeless reflection staring back at me with no emotion to confront the lifeless corpse. The everyday soul is either tirelessly working to carry society's burdens or carelessly going about its life as if it were a mediocre rabbit.

Trying to stay one step ahead is a foolish game for those who don’t know any better. When you give your all, what is left?

Just emptiness.

The window sill is cracked open just enough to let in light and fresh air.

My overwhelming thoughts are battling the relentless noise and chaos of this world. “Breathe,” I remind myself. This is only fair. It’s the least you can do.

“You've done enough. You've accomplished plenty and will continue to achieve so much more. But right now, just relax," I tell myself.

I put away my brush and hair gel, fixed the last few pieces of the creation I called myself doing to my hair and simply walked away from the bathroom to lay on the bed. The time-consuming capsule then called my name, and somehow, my fingers scrolled through the old-trusty Study Lo-fi playlist. Listening to the quiet atmosphere around me as I scrolled reminded me of a peaceful, serene moment I had never felt.

Then out of nowhere, I hear, "Camil" in the softest tone, like a whisper. I'm the only one in the room.