July Week 2 - Stepping Out of the MRT

Step out of an air-conditioned MRT and the air hits you like a wall. Thick, heavy, relentless. Busyness can have the same weight. It clings to you, follows you indoors, and makes even small things harder.

It is easy to believe the only answer is to stop completely. But stopping is not the only way to rest. You can build pockets of shade that give you relief without losing your place in the flow. A slow kopi break. An unplanned evening. Ten minutes with your phone off.

This is self regulation in action. Noticing when your temperature is rising and taking steps to cool before it boils over is how you last the climb.

Clue: Shade is never just about escape. It is where you decide your next step.