Fresh India: In a dramatic departure from South Korea’s rapid- paced life, over 100 people gathered in Seoul this past weekend to do nothing. This special event, known as the Space- out competition, combines real stamina, art, and a break from the country’s continuous drive for success.
As per a CNN record, held every, the Space- out rivals problems participants to territory out for 90 minutes without falling sleep, checking their phones, or talking. Heart levels are monitored, and the participant with the most robust heart price among the top ten friends, as voted by onlookers, wins the prize.
Speed skate Kwak Yoon- roon, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, was one of the competitors. Kwak, who placed next, said,” I tried out for the Olympics five days and have never taken a suitable sleep while training.” ” I heard this place is where I may clear my mind and rest at least during this time, but I came around thinking,’ Wow, this is what I needed but many.'”
Over 4, 000 persons applied to join, with 117 contestants selected, ranging from a subsequent- quality child to individuals in their 60s. Many saw the event as a way to recover from burnout and stress, which are prevalent in South Korea’s high- pressure environment, the CNN report said.
Origins and philosophy
A visual artist known as Woopsyang, who was the founder of the Space- out competition ten years ago, established the event after experiencing severe burnout. ” I wondered why I was so anxious about doing nothing”, Woopsyang recalled. She realized that her anxiety was brought on by comparing herself to others. In fact, those people might want to leave and do nothing to be like me, she said.
The competition, which has expanded internationally to cities like Beijing, Rotterdam, and Tokyo, aims to challenge the notion that idleness is wasteful. This contest teaches you that spacing out is no longer a waste of time, but rather a time you actually need, Woopsyang said.
Celebrating stillness
Freelance announcer Kwon So-a, who balances multiple jobs, was the winner this year. Kwon, who received a trophy shaped like Auguste Rodin’s sculpture” The Thinker”, emphasized the importance of taking breaks in a competitive society. ” Especially here in Korea, it’s such a competitive country, where people think that if they do nothing that they are a little behind”, she said. Everyone must have their own pace, and I believe they must occasionally slow down.
Kwon advocated for more opportunities to unwind and relax and emphasize the benefits of doing nothing for both physical and mental health. ” Your body can only relax when your brain relaxes”, she added. ” For both of these reasons, people should space out”.
