A journey called life
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The Subtle Ways We Insult Ourselves
Years ago, I wrote a line that keeps returning to me whenever life slows down enough for introspection:“When we compromise with our dreams, we insult ourselves.”At that time, I didn’t fully grasp the weight of those words. Today, I understand them a little better. People often talk about insults as something external—something someone says, something Continue reading
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When Criticism Becomes a Sign of Growth
Most of us fear criticism. We take it as a personal attack, a sign of failure, or proof that we have done something wrong. But what if criticism is actually a sign that we are on the right path? What if being criticized means that we are no longer ordinary—that we are stepping out of Continue reading
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The Beauty of Unevenness
We often long for balance — a world that is smooth, fair, and evenly shaped. Yet, if the world were truly even, life as we know it would cease to exist. It is the unevenness — the peaks and valleys, the contrasts and irregularities — that gives rise to diversity, movement, and vitality. The world’s Continue reading
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Beyond the Comfort Zone Lies Life Itself
We often seek comfort as if it were the ultimate destination — the soft bed after a long day, the familiar faces, the predictable routines. Yet, if we pause and reflect, we realize that none of our most meaningful memories were born from comfort. The moments we truly lived — the ones that shaped us, Continue reading
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Equality: A Utopian Idea?
Equality — it’s one of those words that stirs both hope and doubt. For centuries, philosophers, revolutionaries, and dreamers have envisioned a world where everyone stands on the same ground, where no one is left behind or born into disadvantage. Yet, every attempt to make it real seems to meet the same fate — imbalance Continue reading
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The Beauty of Stitched Hearts
Perhaps perfect hearts are not the ones that look flawless, but the ones that have been broken and mended with care. Scars, after all, are silent stories—stories of love, loss, and resilience. Every stitch in a heart tells of a moment when someone chose to give love freely, without calculating the cost or expecting anything Continue reading
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The Risk of Playing It Safe
People who have never taken any risk in life are often the ones who advise others not to take risks. Their caution comes from a place of concern, but it’s not always the kind of wisdom we should follow. Because safety, when overvalued, can become the quietest form of stagnation. Life, by its very nature, Continue reading
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Winners Are Adopted Children, Failures Are Abandoned Orphans
In this world obsessed with success, winners are always celebrated, embraced, and nurtured. They are the “adopted children” of society—welcomed with open arms, showered with praise, and given every opportunity to flourish. Their stories are retold, their names remembered. They are proof that the system works, that hard work pays off, that dreams do come Continue reading
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When Silence Speaks
There are moments when words fall away — when something stirs so deeply within that language cannot keep pace. I’ve often felt that profound experiences make me silent. Not from the absence of thought, but from the presence of something too vast for speech. Silence, in those moments, feels like reverence — the body’s quiet Continue reading
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