The unexpected joy of being early

Today, I arrived somewhere earlier than necessary and found myself with fifteen quiet minutes before everyone else came. Usually, I would fill that time by scrolling through my phone, instead, I sat down and watched the place slowly become busy.People arrived one by one , carrying their own thoughts and plans.

Those fifteen minutes felt surprisingly peaceful. I realized how rarely I allow myself to arrive before the rush begins. Being early gave me something I usually chasevall day breathing space. Maybe I do not always need more time. Perhaps I sometimes need to stop filling every empty moment with something.