bhaskar saikia

Life is like a flowing river—it never turns back, no matter how much we wish it would. It only knows how to move forward, carrying whatever it has left, until it meets its destiny—the vast and endless ocean. We, too, must learn to embrace this forward motion, leaving behind what is gone and embracing what is to come.

Letting Go of the Past

Life is not about holding on to the past; it is about embracing the road ahead. Of course, revisiting our past is never the problem—it holds memories, lessons, and moments that shaped us. But staying stuck there? That is where we falter. Think of sheep grazing in the fields; they never stay in the same barren patch for long. They keep moving, searching for greener pastures, always forward.

Time and life wait for no one, and neither should we. It is foolishness to wait endlessly for someone or something that will never return. The future is calling—it is time to answer.

Learning Through Hardships

Life doesn’t teach in whispers; it teaches in storms. The hardest lessons often come wrapped in struggle and pain so that we never forget them. These lessons mold us, shape us, and make us stronger. They are the fire that refines us, ensuring that we emerge not as victims of circumstances but as warriors of resilience.

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, once said, “People with very high expectations have very low resilience. Unfortunately, resilience matters in success. I don’t know how to teach it to you except for I hope suffering happens to you.” These words may sound harsh, but they hold a profound truth—strength is not born from comfort; it is forged in adversity.

The Beauty Beyond Fear

Life becomes beautiful the moment we learn to go beyond our fears. Fear is what chains us, making every step feel heavy, every dream feel distant. But once we step beyond it, we realize that the world is vast, waiting for us to explore its wonders. It is fear that makes life miserable, but courage? Courage turns life into an adventure.

A Battle Worth Fighting

Many people say, ‘Life is a struggle.’ But I don’t see it that way. Life, for me, is a fight—a battle against odds, against doubts, against obstacles. Every day presents a new challenge. We can either complain about it or fight through it. I choose the second option. Because in every fight, there is growth, and in every challenge, there is an opportunity to become better.

But let’s not mistake life’s battles for wars against others. Life is too short for that. The real battle is within ourselves—the war against our fears, our insecurities, our self-doubts. If we conquer these, we conquer everything.

So, flow like the river. Move forward. Fight for your dreams. Break free from fear. Because life isn’t about waiting—it’s about living.