I am sorry you bled when you lost a beloved. I am sorry you bled when someone broke you. I am sorry you bled when someone spewed poison. I am sorry you bled when someone left you without saying goodbye. I am sorry you bled when someone broke you again. I am sorry you bled when someone tore away your dreams. I am sorry for everytime you were in pain. I am sorry for everything you had to endure.
But I am here, with you. No matter how many people come and go. I will always be with you. Holding you in my arms, caressing you. Wiping off the spilled blood, putting bandages on all the scars. Giving you the warmth and care which you deserve. Just know that you are strong. It's just a phase, you will pass through it. You have me to give you company. I will take care of you. Take you to places you have never been. We'll have hell lot of bakery products and chocolates. We will have icecreams even in winters. I promise. We will read good stuff. I will protect you from everything. Together we will thrive. And we are not giving up on anything. You are a fighter, and you will survive. My dearest heart, I don't know about others but I will always love you. Always.
LOVE is just a four-letter word.
Funny as it may sound.
It makes you feel love, happiness, bliss, ecstasy, sadness, anger, melancholy, all the emotions. Every feeling is encapsulated into a single word.
And yet, LOVE is just a four-letter word.
It's a world of its own.
A reality wrapped in fantasy.
True yet unreal.
Existent yet magical.
Actual yet a reverie.
You ask me, how did I fall for you?
I don't have an answer to it.
How am I supposed to know the reason? When all I feel, for you, is sheer bliss.
And I ask you, is everything supposed to have a reason?
And this makes you stay mum.
I never asked you, 'Do you love me?'
Because the fear of knowing the answer already, eats me from inside. And I'm too scared to face the truth.
My heart beats so fast as it'd come out of the rib cage. It might do as well; to meet you. After all, the real culprit is that stupid heart only. The person who used to never move an inch without comprehending the situation, fell in love without analysing the consequences. But perhaps that's how love happens. It is beyond any reason and logic. But how am I supposed to know? It's my first. My senses are not favouring me anymore. Sounds irrational, right? But does love make any sense either?
Shattered?
Feel like something is broken inside?
Lost someone, or not feeling good about yourself, didn't get that job which you
have dreamt of all your life; the reason can be anything. But there is one
thing that is common to all of us and that is, we just feel lost for one reason
or the other. It's like there is a huge void in heart. A point comes in life,
when you feel, you are doing nothing good and you are just useless. You feel
miserable. And don't feel like talking to anybody. You just confine yourself to
your room and all you see is only chaos.
Well, to all those souls out there, I want to say, "It’s okay." We
all are humans, we all have our struggles, our setbacks. But that doesn't mean
you are worthless. Nothing in life should make you feel that way. You just need
to find your Light. Even a Firefly creates light and find its path in darkness.
Take inspiration from it and find yours. Know that there are people out there
who really care for you, who really love you, and they love you for who you
are. They don't judge you for anything. They are your pillars of strength.
Don't you dare think that you are alone. No, you are Not. You just need to call
out for your people. You know your gang who are just one call away. It's okay
to feel bad, alright? I am not saying you have to force yourself to be happy.
But, you got to try, for yourself, for the sake of your loved ones, for your
people who look up to you, and who love you, for being You. Wither to the tiniest
bone, dissociate till your last atom. Take your time, as much as you want. But
once you are done. You have to rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. You have to
come out of your cocoon. Do what you like to do; read books, listen to music,
watch movies, paint, draw, and ever tried imagining pictures in clouds? Try that.
Close your eyes and let that cool breeze smother you with gentle kisses. Feel
your waving tresses tingle you. Feeling good? There are many other ways.
You just need to find which one soothes your soul. We all are in this together.
We got to support each other and help our people if they are having any kind of
problem.
You know, we are like a Seed, just like a seed needs oxygen, water and sunlight
to grow. We require sunlight of love, water of strength and oxygen of willingness
to germinate. Let it grow, let it become a sapling and finally into a tree. You
can do wonders; just don’t lose faith in yourself and your people. You can do
it. You have to take the beacon. It’s your time, either make it count or don’t.
You have to heal yourself. Only you got this.
Sending
positive vibes out in the universe, with a hope that you absorb some of it. Take care, you generous souls.
PS: Scroll down if you wish to listen to the audio version of it. Thank you!:)
This is a letter for all of you who likes to take share of your contentment from others. You have inflicted pain throughout your life. This is the only thing you are good at, right?
Every hominid that comes into your life becomes victim of your vileness. Unless and until you snatch away all the happiness from someone you are not satisfied. You have lived your life forever like this; depending on others, feeding upon tears, screams, bruises. But how can you break someone who is already broken? Broken souls don't feel pain anymore. You think that you will extract happiness by tormenting them. But, sadly that is not the case. You see, this is the power of a broken person, they don't feel anything, anymore, come what may, they know how to tackle it and live through it. They are transcedental. You see, you can't crush powder, same is the case with them. Try messing with them and that powder will rub onto you, or you might slip and injure your head because of it. So beware!! Rather don't waste time on others.
Let me tell you one more thing. You are just a parasite; taking nourishment from other beings. You don't have a foundation of your own happiness. The day you are cut off from your source, you're dead; so why not try to become a nourisher yourself, a healer? May be, that day, you will become HAPPY in real sense.
We worry about our Future so much that we forget to celebrate the 'Present'. We humans have the tendency of amplifying the negatives and worrying about everything.
I want to ask all of you, have you ever tried to live in the moment? Life is nothing but a collection of moments. Some sad, some happy, some angry, some full of warmth and the list goes on. And we should learn how to live in the moment.
Tell me what will you achieve after worrying about your past. Will you be able to change it? And what will you get if you keep brooding about your future? Will that change anything? Will that make everything better? As far as I know, all these agonizing exercises worsen your current state of mind and also affect the people around you.
Try to maintain a happy state of mind. Create positive energy around yourself. Positivity attracts positivity; when you have happy and positive vibes around yourself, you attract more positive vibes. This helps in creating a healthy environment.
I'm often asked by people, 'How do you keep smiling all the time? What makes you so positive about everything?' My answer to them is, 'I live in the moments. I enjoy life's every little thing. Be it eating an icecream, cracking a joke, appreciating the bird's chirping, or just imaging random shapes by looking at clouds for hours, I enjoy it all, and that's what keeps me going.' It's okay that you're struggling, it's okay that you're having a tough time, everybody does. The beauty is how you tackle such circumstances. You shouldn't get in a flap about every problem. Everything has a solution.
Hey, you sunshine, its okay that the sky is covered with clouds, restricting your powers but not for too long, the clouds will eventually subside and you will shine with all your might, claiming that the world is your territory and conquering every single thing that the sun rays touch.
You just have to keep calm, stay positive, imagine good things. Remember, your thoughts and vibes matter. It's your life, you have the keys and the locks as well. You decide which doors to lock permanently and whick keys to use to open the locked ones.
We all have unique fingerprints, every individual has a different pattern which distinguish us from each other. In the same way, we all have soulprints. Each person has his own aura. We all have different vibes. Some are negative, some are positive; we have happy souls who are full of enthusiasm and everything optimistic. And then we have those envious vibes, some are sad, some are angry. You see we have different kind of souls around each other. All having specific characteristics that define them, that makes them unique.
Every day we meet different people, we interact with them; we share different bonds with different people. Whoever we meet in our life leaves a certain mark on us, on our personality and our hearts. They leave their soulprints on you, on your soul. Whoever we meet in our life, we leave a tiny part of our soul in them. We don't realize it, but we do. Every person has their own aura, everyone leaves a different impact on you. Some might affect you a lot, while some might have a slight effect. Some people energize your soul while some drain you out. It depends solely upon you, with whom you choose to stay connected.
Choose the people who help you nurture your soul, who help you in becoming the better version of yourself everyday, who leave their soulprints in the most pious and beautiful way.
Lastly, I just want to end with a quote,
"When you are done finding me outside, look within yourself. You might find my soulprint there."
And, if you feel like listening to the article instead of reading then here it is below:
When you are sad,
When you are happy,
When you are angry,
Let me kiss you in every mood because I want to feel your every emotion.
When you feel all vulnerable and just want to spill it all out, then please do, and after that when tears are rolling down your eyes, let me wipe out each and every tear with my fingers and smother you with feather kisses.
When you are all happy and speaking to me like a happy li'l baby, let me fill that sight of your happy face in the goblet of my eyes so that I can it cherish forever and then I will kiss you to let you know that I am happy for you and want to feel your happiness.
When things are not well between us and everything is a choas and we are quarrelling. After we end up fighting, let me kiss you so that I can tell you no matter how much differences we have, no matter how tough time it is for us, I will always love you. And no amount of differences can take that love away.
I mean it.
And promise me, no matter how big the differences we have, we will always eat together and you will never go to bed with an empty stomach.
Promise me.
You found me when I wasn't very lovable.
And made me believe in love again.
I was like this tree, drying up and dying every day. But you watered me with your warmth and care.
I was just waiting to die, lying like a lifeless tree trunk with only few living cells struggling to keep the tree alive. You came with a splash of rain gratifying my thirst.
When I stopped believing in human relations you gave me hope that emotions are still breathing.
When my eyes thought that there is darkness everywhere; you opened a new world to me where night never came and there was light all over.
I never had to explain things to you because you knew me even more than I know myself.
All these years I had always wanted someone who listens to me but I never found one. And then you happened. You wanted to listen to everything I had gone through, not only the happy ones but the sad ones too. You wanted to know about the struggles that I have gone through, not because you wanted to feel sorry but because you wanted to feel my pain. You wanted to understand me a bit better so that you know how I wanted to be loved and treated.
You never judged me for who I am rather you supported me in everything I did, just like the sun which never judges anyone and gives equal amount of sunlight to everything which comes in its way.
I was a mere chunk of glass but you melted me and moulded me into a prism.
Before I met you, I was winter. But now I am sure I will remain spring till eternity.
I had a conversation with 5-year-old me.
The 5-year version of me is so playful, lively and carefree. She loves to enact characters to entertain her kith and kin.
Last evening, me and my 5-year-old version were sitting in our verandah and listening to the birds chirping while devouring our favourite ice-creams.
She was telling me about her friend with whom she had a fight few hours ago. She was saying all nice things about her. I asked her, 'Are you not angry from your friend for cheating in carrom-board? She said, 'No, not at all. Why would I? It was just a game." I again threw a question at her, "But she was just so rude, and you hate it when someone cheats. Don't you? How can you forgive her?" She said to me, "She is my friend. We play all day together. She does so much for me. We both are a shield for each other in school. Last time, she punched Rahul in his face for mocking me. I kicked Jay because he pushed her and she fell and bruised her leg. After these two incidents nobody dares to mess with us. We are a team, proud girl squad. Fights happen, its okay, we are like this only, we are used to it. She said sorry, she was genuinely feeling bad for whatever she did; and I said, its fine. Now everything is normal between us. We don't think much about it."
After answering me, she said, 'Now can I eat my ice-cream? Else, it will melt. And then you will have to buy me another one. I don't like to waste ice-cream, you know that very well. I said smiling, 'Sure!' and continued to eat my scoop.
That small conversation with her, made me realize that the main problem which I now face is "over-thinking" and making things complicated.
As we grow old, we tend to forget that life is not about holding grudges; we should not cling on negativity. We should stick to positivity. Everyone has good and bad traits in them. If someone wronged us. We shouldn't forget whatever good they had done for us in the past. We shouldn't forget the happy moments we have spent together.
And, over-thinking is a devil which needs to be tackled and conquered. We should learn to enjoy life's little moments.
Also, when life becomes miserable, just look towards your younger version. May be, you get an answer; because, sometimes, what we were as a kid has answers to our complicated questions.
A lot has changed in these years, but what has not changed is, love for nature and also, 'me and my 5-year-old version love ice-cream'. So much so that we can trade the world for it. *Just Kidding*
So, one fine day I stumbled upon this guy. He was all over the internet, every person in my friend list was posting about his poem. On Facebook I only saw snippets of the video but the words were so intriguing that there was an urge to watch the full video. So, I watched 'Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi' on YouTube. And after watching that I was left spellbound. The way he expressed, the way he defined love was so freaking amazing. So true and so relateable. Every line that he said struck a chord that touched the heart. I remember how I read the title of the video again and again just to remember his name. I had read this name for the first time so it wasn't very difficult to memorise it, unique names easliy grab your attention, right? But to be honest I didn't know its correct pronunciation until I heard him saying his name. (Don't kill me after knowing this okay?! 🙈😅 I mentioned earlier I heard it for the first time. I love your name okay? 😍 Its just that I was oblivious to it earlier.)
Okay, so coming back to the poem, Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi; when I watched it, the first thing which I did was; ofcourse, after getting back to my senses again, subscribing to Spill Poetry so that I don't miss out any other video by this super amazing poet Yahya Bootwala.
I was never into poetry until I heard you. I realised that a door had just opened paving way to a new world which comprised of poems and stories. A world which was so blissful. After that there was no looking back, my interest into stories and poetry kept increasing every single day. I used to search Yahya's videos on YouTube. Whenever a new video released, I used to watch it instantly. I subscribed to Spill Poetry, Unerase Poetry, Tape A Tale, Fifty Shades of Uth just to listen to your magical words. I found a new world that was so blissful and miraculous. A place where I found solace.
Your piece 'Cycle' took me back to my childhood days again. How beautifully you related cycle's different parts with success, hard work and other aspects of life is commendable.
'Shehar' is such a thought-provoking piece. It made me question how time has changed and how we all have forgotten to enjoy the little things in life. It makes one relive their past and question their present state all at once.
'Mera Moment Phir Reh Gaya, made me shed a tear, actually more than that. The beauty of Tape A Tale is, all the stories which are narrated, they are lived by the person reciting it.When I watched Mera Moment Phir Reh Gaya, I couldn't see it in a single stretch because I was heartbroken when I came to know the truth, tears started rolling down my eyes. It took me some time to gather myself again and listen to the whole piece. Its really really very beautiful and heart-touching.
Yahya, your TedX talk is really motivating. Thank you for taking all those wrong decisions, they gave me hope to take some bold decisions. "Life can take anything away from you, but what it can't take away from you are the dreams and the passion you have for them."
"If you believe in something, go do it, because, what people call stupid decisions today, might call bravery tomorrow." I will always remember these lines.
'Main Likhunga Tere Baare Mein' is such a beautiful piece. A smile remained glued to my face until the piece ended. Its same though whenever I listen to it. And, yes, it makes me think, will someone ever write something like this for me? Okay, I got swayed away, pardon me. Well, it genuinely makes the listener say, "Kya hui khata humse ki aisa pyaar hume naseeb nahi hua?"
I watched each and every piece of yours on YouTube religiously; tried to search you on Facebook but you hadn't made a page by then, I did find your Facebook account though; I wanted to send a friend request too but thought it will look weird so I dropped that idea and I just tapped on the follow button so that I get to know if you ever post anything about your new writings. I never thought of telling you how much your poems mean to me until I heard 'Baarish'. This happened in July when your piece 'Baarish' released on YouTube. When I saw it, I was so mesmerised. This piece is just so beautifully written, it moistened my eyes, it felt like as if I had faced that heartbreak myself. Its so pure that anyone could relate to it. I didn't even see the video I just put on my earphones, closed my eyes and listened to it. Its not that the video is bad or anything but I just want to say that its so pure and amazing that I wanted to hear and feel it with all my heart. I loved it so much that for the first time I thought to tell you how much I loved it. So I opened your Instagram profile and commented there under the picture of your piece 'Baarish' which you had shared. I simply poured my heart out without thinking whether you will like it or not, hoping that you won't get offended knowing that I was more interested in listening to it more than watching the video. I mentioned the same thing that I listened to it with closed eyes, I didn't know that you would read it and reply to it as well, and you were not mad at me instead you said that it really means a lot to you. That was just so sweet of you. Unbelievable for me. I had loved Baarish so much that I also shared it with my bestie and she liked it so much that she started crying, you see this is the effect you have on people. The way you express emotions into words, so simple yet so impactful is unparalleled nobody can affect others the way you do.
Has anyone told you that your voice can work wonders?
Its just so soothing that it makes me forget all my worries. It may sound weird to you but I have an entire playlist of your pieces lined up so that I can listen to them whenever I need to.
Whenever I need motivation I look upto your pieces and your TedX talks. They actually help me a lot. The way you speak, the way you pour emotions into words is so honest and pure. There are times when people come to me asking my suggestion on a matter and I end up quoting you, I say, 'You know what Yahya says, he says that everyone can be a writer, you just pick up pen and paper and write whatever you feel, its all about how you pour your emotions into words and your honesty.' And it's just an instance that I mentioned; I remember each and everything which you mention in your TedX and other interviews, they are so helpful and I try to follow whatever I have learned from you. I am not exaggerating, okay? But I literally do this. Thank you for being my INFLUENCER and INSPIRATION.
You have always been a source of happiness and encouragement.
You are truly an angel, a conjurer without a magic wand or I should say, your pen is a magic wand with which you spell magic into words. 😍😇
When I saw those eyes for the very first time, everything froze!
All I can see was those big dark eyes speaking a thousand words, yet so silent.
I fell for her in the first glance itself.
That sparkle in her eyes as if the whole galaxy dwells inside them.
Her eyes spoke of the beautiful places she has travelled.
Her eyes wanted to tell the stories of the people she has met in her journey called life.
Her eyes spoke about beautiful creatures she has seen.
Her eyes wanted to tell about her camping adventures.
Her eyes lit up with ecstasy when she narrated how amazing it was to see the sky adorned with stars. At that moment I fell for her even more.
Her eyes described the butterfly which she just saw when she was on her way to meet me. And, believe me, I could literally see those colours of butterfly in her eyes when she recited it to me. She was so pure and expressive that you could actually feel what she feels.
Her everyday stories which were so simple yet so impactful made me fell for her even more every single day.
Her eyes talked about the melodies,
Her eyes talked about the birds,
Her eyes talked about the butterflies,
Her eyes talked about the clouds,
Her eyes talked about the rains,
Her eyes talked about the sun rises,
Her eyes talked about the sunsets,
Her eyes talked about the stars,
Her eyes talked about the galaxies.
I knew she had expressive eyes which talked more than she could ever express in her words. But what I knew was beyond all this. I knew she hid some scars behind those sparkling eyes which she never told anyone. I respect her for the way she is living her life. I respect her for the decisions she has taken. I really love the way how she has carved out a niche for herself even in the darkest days. She has taught me how to live with a smile even when you have nothing to be happy about; she is the epitome of optimism, she has inspired me in so many ways. I know she is a diamond which can bear even the harshest blow. I know she is brave enough to face everything alone. I am so proud to have come across such a mighty soul. Even if I am not by her side she is capable enough to face this world. That's how every person should be like, no? I love and respect her for the way she is.
I just want to say, 'Congratulations, you have just saved yourself from committing a grievous mistake of your life.' Because, if a person doesn't want to stay then what is the point of delaying?
If a person doesn't want to be in your life then let it be; you can't force anyone. Respect and love is not demanded, it is earned. If you have different perceptions and you never agree on any topic then don't stress, just try to understand other's perception as well. May be that helps. But if you are compelled to leave your opinion, everytime, then you might need to reconsider your choice; Is that person compatible enough for you or not?
Sometimes there are lack of emotions or sometimes there is lack of understanding.
Relationship isn't just about being available for each other 24/7, its also about giving your partner enough personal space, respecting each other's opinions. You need to understand each other emotionally. You need to trust each other. You need to stop being over possessive too. Yes, this can create issues.
And more importantly if someone leaves you, that doesn't mean you are not good enough or you have flaws. Its just that because of different perceptions you didn't vibe well. And its okay, chill, move on. Give a pat on your back and tell yourself, 'It was just a phase, I am okay and I deserve better.' More love, more happiness is waiting for you with open arms. Don't stand in front of a closed door in hope of getting back what has already been lost. Keep walking. You just need to find the right door.
I know its hard but you are stronger than you think, just have faith in yourself. Believe me, you shall rise like a phoenix.
Oh! I got it, you are thinking what's so good about this new year?
Nothing was good in 2017 and 2018 will follow the suit. Failures, hardships, worries and stuff like that. But hey, wait a moment! Take a deep breath! Close your eyes and think about all the good things you have in your life! Your family, your friends, jolly times you have spent them. All those birthdays, festivals, trips. All those things which make you happy, which make you feel you are alive.
Still thinking about the struggles you are going through? Well, may be, now the time has come when you'll be realising your dream. Don't think about the new year as just another year which will go as a total waste. Think about it as another opportunity! :)
God is opening another door in your life which will lead you towards your goal.
Now you are one step ahead; closer to your goal. You just need to be strong, have faith! All these years, you have worked so hard and you have managed to demolish all the hurdles that have come in your way (a pat on your back for that, you did a great job). So put a little more effort. Because now, its the time when you shall reap the fruits of your hard work.
Think of all the blessings you have. Your mother, father, grandparents; fragrance of the unconditional love which they sprinkle in your life. The motivation and support provided by the kith and kins. Count your blessings instead of counting your worries. Cheer up! Don't crib! 2018 is ready for you with open arms!
And promise yourself that you won't allow any negativity in life. Positiveness is the key to everything. If your thoughts are positive then you can change the negative into positive. Under the influence of the heat of your positiveness even the negative(-) sign will melt and break into two negatives(-) to make a positive(+). You have no idea how much your thoughts, your energy affect you. It can either make you or break you. So, the choice is yours.
You can even move a mountain with your faith. Just don't let anyone snatch that power of belief from you. Buckle up your seat belt and welcome 2018 with huge smile and confidence.
You are the sculptor of your own life. So, make sure you make a good statue. Good Luck! :)
They will go to any heights to make you feel downtrodden.
But don't let others change your perception about yourself.
You are more than what you think you are.
You just need to find your true self and work upon yourself.
Do what your heart tells you to do.
Believe in yourself.
And no matter how much time it takes, just keep going.
You will find many people who will try to bring you down, interrupt your path; but don't listen to them, keep your head held up and feet firm, don't let anyone pin you down.
Roar like a lion; claim your territory.
Just word hard, keep going and then one fine day, you will reach your goal.
You'll be on top of the mountain and the whole world will be at the bottom of mountain looking towards you.
Be someone who inspire others!
Be bold!
Be confident!
Follow your passion!
Rise like a phoenix and conquer this world!
Thank you for this beautiful logo, Vignesh! :) * * * * * Below is the video link to the above article. You can listen to it if you like.
So, done with updating your whatsapp status? And Facebbok status, Instagram?
Oh! Oh My God! You might have missed something trending on Instagram because you were busy somewhere else for the past five minutes.
Tell me truly! Is it really important to be online 24/7? Like what will happen if you don't go online so often or miss anyone's post. The world is not going to end if you miss something on social media or will it? Haan?!
Missed your favourite actor's live chat on Facebook? Oh My! That's terrible! You could have got the chance of hearing your name or comment from his mouth. Oh! Come on! Grow up! Will you? Is it really that important?
It's your favourite singer's birthday and you are going gaga over it. You have spent months preparing for his/her birthday, the edits, sketches, videos, hashtagging things and what not. What do these things give you? Do they really make you happy?
Or will it be more beneficial if you celebrate your favourite singer's birthday by going to an orphanage and offering children presents like books, toys, sweets, snacks and stuff like that. Well, I guess if you do so and tell your idol that you have celebrated his/her birthday like this, it will make them so happy. You know this way, you and your idol will get blessings. And the kids, the smiles on their faces will be more than anything you could ever wish for. After all, being the reason behind someone's smile is a very big thing.
And what about the posts which you do on a daily basis like a ritual? I mean is it really important to share each and everything which you do with the world?
Eating something, post it.
Watching something, post it.
Reading something, post it.
Travelling abroad, then ek status update toh banta hai yaar! Logo ke beech mein izzat badh jaegi. Haina?!
This is what you think? Reputation!!!!! haan.....so all these posts.. now I got it, all these things are just to get Attention and to show to the world that you are 'HAPPY'. Well, are you really HAPPY? Oh! Wait! Let me be a bit more clear about it. Are you SATISFIED with your life? Is this the way you want things to keep moving?
Well, here is the misconception; people tend to misinterpret that social media is making them happy; well, rather they are making your lives stressful. You post things out of peer pressure and just to show to everyone that you are doing great! But are you genuinely happy? Why? Why? Why stressing so much? What is the need to tell everyone?
Can't you just enjoy your life for your own happiness? Can't you live for your own sake? Don't you deserve peace of mind? Come on! Don't be so harsh on yourself! Think about it.
Friends birthday.....even before calling her/him, post on their FB wall to show to the world how much you love them.
Mother's day it is.....Do you have a picture with your mom? Oh yes! You have! Then post it on Facebook and Instagram to tell everyone how much you love your mom! But hey, have you wished your mom yet? Or was that love just to show to everyone that you really care about her? Instead of doing all this go to your mom, wish her and tell her how much she means to you.
You spend hours stalking your celeb crush and hashtagging everything new they do. You regret if you miss something about them. Your heart breaks if they don't win any award. You vent your anger if someone criticizes them.
So, basically you live 24/7 in virtual world.
And tell me! What about the people who live with you? When was the last time you did something for them? When was the last time you talked to them and asked them about their well-being?
Trust me, if you find time for your friends and relatives rather than being in your virtual world; it will bring more happiness in your life. If you make edits, videos, sing songs for your friends on their birthday then it will not only make them feel special but it will also make you joyful.
And when your loved ones are happy because of you it will make your life even happier. Won't it?
Isn't it good to do something for people who really matter to you, who really are part of your life?
If you start living in the actual world rather than your so called virtual world. You will feel HAPPY and SATISFIED in true sense. So, all you lovely people, forget your virtual world and look up because this world has much more to offer.
Try it! You will feel BLISSFUL! :)
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Below is the video link to the article above. You can listen to it if you like.
He spends hours watching clouds and imagining different things in the clouds.
She spends hours playing basketball.
He clicks pictures of the flora whenever he goes out.
She plays video games.
He watches horror shows.
She watches action flicks.
He listens to soft music
She listens to heavy metals.
He tries to sing aloud to himself.
She tries to crack jokes.
He feeds birds.
She feeds dogs.
He climbs mountains.
She rides horses.
When they were together, they never talked to each other peacefully. Even though they were friends but they never agreed on something. Quarrelling on petty issues. Always contradicting each other.
And then the fate played its part. They were separated.
And now they do all those things, once they hated doing and always argued with the other one for doing so.
Earlier, he used to make fun of her when she used to soak in the beauty of clouds and now he does the same happily.
She didn't know how to play basketball but now she excels in that. She hated it earlier, but now she plays to keep him alive in her memories.
He used to make a grim face when he used to see her running between tress and clicking pictures of them merrily. He used to find all these things pointless. But now he follows the suit and smiles imagining her doing the same.
She never liked playing video games but now she is a pro! :)
He is scared of ghosts but now watches poltergeists videos. He sure is a brave boy now! :)
After all, now, his fear has disappeared. Thanks to her! :D
She watches action flicks even though she used to find them boring; but thats the thing of the past. She has developed a likeness for them now.
Soft music was never his taste, but now not only he listens to them but also hums along. :)
Heavy metals were not her cup of tea but now her day doesn't start without listening to them.
The one who used to mock her for singing aloud while riding, now sings aloud whenever he is riding.
She was not good in cracking jokes earlier but now she has earned the title of most 'humorous girl'.
He couldn't understand earlier why she loved birds so much but now he religiously feeds these feathered-friends and enjoys sitting amidst birds chirping.
She was scared of dogs earlier but now she is the messiah of all stray dogs in her city. She feeds them, takes care of them and plays with the lovely canines.
She loved to climb hills. He was afraid of heights but now he climbs mountains.
He loved horse-riding. She was not a speed lover but now she rides horses.
When they were together, they didn't spend a single minute without arguing; and now, when they are not with each other anymore, they do everything which their pal used to do. May be this is what we call love. They never realized it when they were shoulder to shoulder but distance has made them realize how much they love each other.
Doing something to keep the other person alive in your memories. This is what love is. Love was there like musk; it lingered there only but they didn't realize that love was within them.
Marks hi toh hain, es baar aur mehnat kar lena, you will score good.
Worried because you didn't get a job? Well, I believe may be you are destined to get a better job somewhere else or may be to do something much, much better.
Worried because you didn't qualify the exam just because you were short of 0.5 marks? I know that was close. But don't think that you cannot do better next time. Think it as, you are so close to your goal, you are just one step away from reaching your goal. Just one more step and you'll be through. Next time give exam with full confidence and positive zeal. Remember, having a positive attitude is very important otherwise even if we are capable, we fail to get what we want.
Tensed because you were just turned down from a job? Don't worry, may be that job wasn't for you. May be God has reserved you, for a better job. May be He wants you to do something bigger. May be you are fit to do something else.
Heartbroken? That random person whom you had already imagined as your life partner left you? Why worry so much? That fella is not everything. Think of other important people in your life who love you, care for you, who love you just the way you are and who doesn't want you to change for them. May be that person wasn't made for you. God has made someone else for you and you're yet to meet that person. It's the fault of the person who doesn't value you and it's not you to be blamed for. So stop feeling bad.
Get up and rub off your worries.
Just be positive, be confident, don't think about others too much. Watch your actions, do something which makes you happy. It's 'you' who can bring a change in your life.
'You' are the sculptor of your life. Shape it as you like it. Don't let others choose your life for you. So gear up and show this world that you are strong enough to do anything. Don't let others diminish your existence. Live life on your own terms and don't think about what others will think about you. You are worthy and you DESERVE HAPPINESS.
And NEVER do anything to please others. You have not come into this world to please everybody. Just follow your heart. Be happy, start enjoying what you do and then you'll not have any complaints from this world. Try to find happiness in small things you do everyday.
Beauty.... What does it mean to you? How do you perceive it?
For many of us, beauty is just looking good, with those perfectly styled hair, eyelashes laced with mascara, a little dab of face powder, a bit of blush on cheeks, well-sculpted lips with that matte lipstick to make a perfect pout for your selfie, a slim body, so that you can wear that stylish dress which is in vogue. So this is what your defintion of being beautiful is like. Isn't it?
But if I say, beauty is something else. What will you say?
For me, beauty is being "You". Yes, you read it right. Being beautiful doesn't mean to carry that extra load of make-up on your face. Oh! Wait! That is not a face, that is just a "Masked Face". It's not the real face because it has already been hidden under so many layers of make-up. And then you think, you look beautiful. May to be an extent you are right; but by thinking that you can only look beautiful by using these things, you are underminimg yourself. You feel that if people look at you when you are without make-up then it'd be so bad because they won't find you beautiful. Or they will not like you, the way you used to when you looked a certain way, yes with the masked face of yours.
But you really need to believe that you don't need help of any product; they just ruin your natural beauty and they damage your mind as well because you tend to believe, you don't look good without them. You just have to BELIEVE YOURSELF.
If you have blue eyes then only you are beautiful. No, it is not like that. Colour of your eyes doesn't define your beauty. It doesn't matter which colour eyes you have. You are beautiful in every way.
You don't need to have a fair skin to look beautiful. And for God's sake stop trusting and using those fairness creams which claim to make you fair. You don't need them. You are beautiful just the way you are. The colour of your skin doesn't define your beauty. You just have to learn to be comfortable in your own skin. You'll have to learn to love yourself. So the next time someone taunts you for your dark skin. Give them a smile and tell them, 'Yes, I am dark and I am proud of it. I am happy being me because God had made me like this. I love God and He loves me. But it seems you don't like God's creations. You judge God.' Trust me, that folk won't dare to comment on someone ever.
It doesn't matter if you have curly hair or straight hair. You don't need to have a particular shade of hair to look beautiful.
If you are slim, fine. If you are chubby, great. You don't have to do ruthless exercises to burn that extra calories so that you can fit into a particular dress. And please don't sacrifice your food. Eat healthy food that's all. You don't need to go that extra-mile to look thinner while posing for a photograph. You have to learn to love yourself. Just love the body in which you dwell. Don't criticize yourslef to look a certain way. If you cannot love yourself then how can you expect others to do so?!
You know what it takes to be beautiful? YOU JUST HAVE TO LOVE YOURSELF THE WAY YOU ARE. You don't need to change yourself. You need to develop self-confidence. And always wear a smile on your face because a smile is the best ornament one can wear; and it makes you divinely beautiful.
A good nature, humility, self-confidence, a smile on your face, and you are all set to face this world. :) A perfect make-up for you.. minus the masked face. :) Then the people will get to see your real face, your real side and then you'll be called BEAUTIFUL.
Have you ever greeted the sun with a smile on your face?
Have you listened to the chirping of birds?
Have you felt the soothing dew with your feet while walking barefoot on grass?
Have you seen the sparkling dew sitting royally on flower petals?
Have you ever tried to listen to the beautiful symphonies which surround you?
Have you ever heard the chattering of squirrels?
Have you heard the cuckoo singing in its sweetest voice?
Have you ever tried to sing along with that cuckoo and sometimes even enter into a competition of who will sing louder and better?
Have you tried?
It's fun though. 😀😁
Have you inhaled the sweet scent of rose which transports you to some other dimension?
Have you watched the sunset, which paints the sky in the most breath-taking beautiful hues?
Have you seen the butterflies fluttering and appreciated nature for beautifully colouring these tiny creatures?
Have you seen the bees hovering over flowers?
Have you heard the bumblebee buzzing?
Have you seen the birds flying up above in the sky in the most beautiful and elegant pattern?
Have you seen the clouds complementing the sky?
Have you ever looked at the clouds and imagined every sort of things which come to your mind and even tried to show it to others as well, struggling to make them imagine the same thing which you thought?
Have you ever noticed the different shades of green around you?
Have you ever closed your eyes to feel the soft breeze?
Have you ever inhaled the smell of soil which comes after rain?
Dear ........(I just want to know whether you remember the name by which I used to address you, rather I should say, tease you, so fill it by yourself)
You came in my life like a breeze of fresh air. When I didn't even know about who you are, you came to me to offer help, that was really sweet of you. Infact, that was the first time I actually noticed that there exists this guy who actually studies in the same class as I do. It was new class, so I hardly knew people there. Also, being the way I am, I hardly talk to others. I am not really a social being. Silence is what I prefer the most. My friend circle is small.I talk less but when I do, I talk and talk and talk. But with only selected person who are really close to me. Never in my life had I imagined that you'll also become the part of that close knit circle. You were quiet most of the time somewhat like me though. Days passed, months passed and our conversations began leisurely. From class notes to discussing about exams. From talking about movies to our favourite stars(By the way, I loved to tease you by your celeb crush's name and you used to turn crimson). From discussing about latest songs to our petty tiffs(about numerous things which might sound irrelevant to others). Well,most of the time you were the one who actually crafted such situations which made us fight for no reason, You enjoyed them, no? You did, I know! *wink* But, you know what, I enjoyed it too. I don't know when you became so much important to me. The things which we never used to discuss with anyone about our dreams and aspirations, we used to tell each other. Those late night discussions talking about our life goals and then saying, 'OMG! I never discussed anything like this with anyone.' Ever wondered why, why you told everything to that person only? By the time, I realised, our session came near culmination. It was time to bid adieu to everyone. Filling those slam books,writing messages on friends' shirts,that never ending photo session, pulling each others leg, all became part of memories which will be cherished forever. That last day of college, last ride in bus, that last sentence which you said to me still echoes in my ears. You were always concerned about me,how will I go back home. Who will come to take me? Perhaps, you didn't know but your nature was the main reason why I liked you. You know what whenever I pass by that bus stop, I'm reminded of you.
College ended and we became engrossed in our respective lives. We do used to talk with each other but eventually everything subsided. No more messages or calls; in the race of achieving your goals everything faded away. Friends became strangers and ignorance became friends. You know what kills the most, it's ignorance. If you want someone to vanish away from your life, you just need to start ignoring that person. You don't need to fight or say something harsh to them, all you need to do is just IGNORE the person. Ignorance is the best tool to eliminate people from your life. And that's exactly what you did. Bravo! Now you don't have a non-stop chatting machine who used to keep nagging 24/7. But before doing this to me. Didn't you ever feel the need to come and say to me, 'I don't want you in my life anymore.'? You never thought that way. You are so busy in your life. Ain't you? You are like the morning dew which disappears when sunlight comes. I guess you have found that sunlight which has taken you along with it for eternity. I wish I had turned back that day and expressed my feelings for you but how could I had done that because I myself didn't realise it until we were apart.
Well, now when it has come to all this. I just want to tell you, "I have stopped turning back to pages of my life's book because every page reminds me of you." I try to ignore those roads on which we used to walk together. I hate the places once I loved because they remind me of you. But, I want to say, a huge thanks to you for coming into my life and telling me, the meaning of life; when you were in it, life was beautiful but when you are not in my life anymore it's even more GORGEOUS. Thanks for teaching me that life does not come to an end when you loose that special person. Infact,life can be lived alone, on our own terms, like the way we want it to be. I am alone and happy. Nature is my best friend. Birds are my musical companions and I believe these feathery friends more than humans.
When you will get this letter I'd be gone very far away. I don't even know if you will ever read this. But if you do, I just want to say that, I have cherished every moment spent with you. You will always remain close to my heart. Wherever you are, I just pray that you stay happy. Don't let others diminish your dazzle. Always remember, that I'll forever remain with you as your guardian angel. Whenever you need me just close your eyes and you'll find me standing by your side. I didn't get the chance to say it when I was there with you but I'm saying it now, I LOVE YOU.
Hope to meet you in my next birth.
Until then bye!
Yours and only yours...... *You know the name* Do I need to say more?
