We live in a noisy world that never stops talking. If it’s not your phone buzzing, it’s the emails demanding attention, group chats blowing up, and the never-ending notifications.
There’s always something or someone trying to get our attention.
One Friday evening, after the day’s task, I sat down not to rest but to breathe. It was in that moment that I realised I had lost myself. I wasn’t sure of who I was anymore.
Have I been merely existing?
I felt drained both physically and emotionally. I had a lot of uncompleted to-do lists, responsibilities I had taken on without giving a thought to, and the pressure to show up for everyone.
I realised that I was in everyone’s space, playing the helper and the hero at the same time. But deep inside, I needed to help myself.
Then it hit me: “Who are you?”
This one question peeled the layer I’d been afraid to confront. I was forced to pause and reflect on my essence.
What do I really want out of life?
What does peace mean to me?
The Turning Point
I remember sitting on my bed, thinking of how to make dinner, laundry yet to be folded, and a long to-do list. In that instance, it dawned on me that I had given myself away, and I struggled to recognise who I was becoming. That was my turning point.
It became obvious that I didn’t just need peace but needed to live it. This I know will require me to quiet the noise.
So I took some radical steps.
I turned off my phone and stepped back. I stopped scrolling, stopped responding, and stopped trying to do it all.
In the stillness, I began to hear myself again.
Not the version of me that demands but the real me.The version of me that craved quiet mornings and the space to just be.
Creating Space for Peace
One of the things I did that helped me was going for walks without my phone, just me and my thoughts. I created some hours of silence in my day without the TV on or tasks to do. Just silence, which I craved for.
I started noticing a reconnection with myself again. I could hear myself without the noise.
I rested without feeling guilty.
These actions made me feel lighter, not because the world had suddenly become quiet but because I stopped letting it rule me.
A Reminder
If you feel you’re losing yourself in the noise of life, it’s time to take a break.
Ask yourself:
What do I need right now?
Your peace matters more than the noise. And sometimes, peace begins with simply switching off and listening in.
So today, choose you.
Quiet the noise. Reclaim your peace.
One small step at a time.
Let’s Reflect
Have you been feeling stretched thin lately? Maybe this is your sign to step back and ask,
“What do I need right now?”
You might be surprised at the answer.
Quiet the noise. Come home to yourself.
And choose peace over and over again.
19 thoughts on “Quiet the Noise, Reclaim Your Peace”
Thank you…. Peace is golden and underestimated
For reaaaal!, recently I wanted to be more proactive. So I joined more committees than I should in church. I thought I could help that way. But I realized that in all these groups they wanted some sort of commitment from me that I’m not ready to give yet. And because I’m everywhere, I’m feeling burned out easily, being lazy to read when I know I enjoy reading. I know I should drop my phone for a few hours, or rather than whiling away time thinking without any action, I could occupy my mind and space with something I actually like doing. That’d calm the noise not just in the world, but in my head too. I have to reconnect with myself again so I don’t get lost in a world that’s full of confusion and many others. Thank you for this read ma’am.
I used to feel guilty about this too. My turning point came when I realised the best way to serve others is to create space for myself—to breathe and reconnect. I truly relate to the noise in your head; it’s so real. I’m glad these words resonated with you.
You are most welcome.
This touched me deeply. Thank you for putting into words what so many of us feel but never say out loud. Your honesty is a reminder that it’s okay to pause, to breathe, and to ask ourselves the hard questions. Grateful for your vulnerability, it’s healing. 💛
Thank you so much for this. Your words mean a lot to me.
I totally agree with you that sometimes we carry so much silently and just knowing someone else understands, brings relief.
I’m please to know that my message spoke to you the way it did.
The pressure to be available for everyone, to prove yourself and showing up is not easy
Everyone wants you without knowing if you have yourself or lost yourself in the process of trying to be there all the time..
I highly recommend people take care of self first so they don’t breakdown trying to impress or show up when they can’t
Thank you Ma’am for the guide to avoid losing oneself in the process of everyday life.
Absolutely, you’ve said it so well.
That constant pressure to be available to everyone can be a burden sometimes. I am happy this message resonated with you.
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. We need breaks from time to time so we don’t pour from an empty cup.
Thank you.
I broke down on Sunday being 1st of June, it was so bad that I went into isolation, no phone calls no messages I didn’t make use of my phone for 2 days. Life is demanded already, I realized that no matter what you think you needed at the moment when you get it, you will need something higher and if you just keeping working no rest it will lead to health issues.
I had Insomnia for 5months now, since 2025 I’ve not been able to sleep at night. The night feel more peaceful and that’s it, I had to give myself break. Doing a 9-5 job and running an online business that demands high customer service and swift delivery, still looking for e-books, courses to study to earn extra income because the bills is more than what you earn is so draining.
I needed a break not just one day, I needed to communicate with my soul, I wanted to cheer myself up and ask myself I’m I really doing the right thing. And yes I got my answer, it’s says ‘’ EZINNEAMAKA hold on back there, before you were born God is aware of every situation you might be passing through, God will never leave you to perish at the appointed time it will all be like a miracle’’
Instantly I regained my confidence back from 0% to 100000%
Wow… thank you for sharing this. I felt every word.
I’m truly sorry you went through that. How are you feeling now? I admire your courage and the clarity that came out of that deep moment. Life can be so demanding and like you said, no matter what we achieve, there will always be something needing our attention.
Sometimes, the only way to hear ourselves is to pause-to breathe and to reconnect.
God’s words are true—“Before you were born, He was aware.” Please know you’re not alone. We’re learning and growing together.
Sending you love and strength.
Thank you so much for this.
I used to feel guilty about putting my phone on flight mood most evenings after work. But at some point I realised that it was a necessity and reading this now has given me more courage.
Thank you for sharing 🙏
You’re so welcome!
I can relate with that feeling. Choosing peace and presence over constant availability is powerful.
I’m really glad this spoke to you. We are on this journey together, learning and growing.
This is so amazing and neccessary at this point because I needed it more than ever, I was able to access the quiet strength with the peace around me and in my head too. Thanks for sharing the world needs this quiet peace within the self
Exactly…..we need peace from within and this can be achieved when we practice silence.
Thank you Francis, I appreciate this.
Very insightful. It’s a great gift to be able to put thoughts into words. Well done.
Awwwn,thank you so much for your encouragements. Reading this from you means a lot to me.
Thank you.
I learnt that staying at peace will help you retrace your steps if you have being endowed with noises that keeps allowing you to loose focus. I have experienced it where by I am always on my phone every 5 minutes I will see group chat one thousand messages I will try my best to reply everything but It just leaves me disorganized I will not think straight but I. What I read today I will silence those noise and give more peace to my self
Thank you for sharing this. Peace gives clarity and helps you refocus. The constant distractions have a way of affecting our thoughts and leaving us overwhelmed.
I admire your decision to silence the noise and choose peace.
I learnt that staying at peace will help you retrace your steps if you have being endowed with noises that keeps allowing you to loose focus. I have experienced it where by I am always on my phone every 5 minutes I will see group chat one thousand messages I will try my best to reply everything but It just leaves me disorganized I will not think straight but I. What I read today I will silence those noise and give more peace to my self