28 - Keeping the Body Alive While the Mind Wanders

Eating. 

Sleeping. 

Drinking. 

All essential things to keep myself here.

But sometimes, 

even that feels like a chore.

There are days I go without any of it. 

Not because I’m not hungry, 

or thirsty, or tired, 

but because keeping this body alive just to survive feels like a burden.

Sometimes I’m so caught up in my thoughts that I forget I’m hungry. 

My body sends signals, 

but they go ignored.

And when I finally respond, 

I just grab whatever’s nearby

not to enjoy, but to silence the noise.

Same with drinking. 

My mouth can feel as dry as a desert, 

but I forget to drink.

And sleep

I dread sleep. 

Because I know that when I open my eyes again, 

I’ll have to start everything 

all over again.