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The Beautiful Cost of Being Alive
There is a simple, almost brutal equation that life quietly teaches us: Desire is directly proportional to pain. The more deeply we want something, the more intensely we suffer in its pursuit. A small wish brings a small ache. A burning desire brings a fire of restlessness, uncertainty, fear, and longing. And sometimes, it even 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 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 Meaning of Ambition
“Ambitious people suffer from acute pain; non-ambitious people suffer from chronic pain.Acute pain is better — if one knows how to survive the storm.It’s living with chronic pain that makes life truly pathetic.Hence, be ambitious.”— Bhaskar Saikia I wrote this line long ago, but its meaning has deepened over time. Back then, it was just Continue reading
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The Art of Composure: Lessons from Neal Caffrey
Some men chase chaos; others dance through it. And then there’s Neal Caffrey — the man who could outwit danger with a smile, outrun suspicion in style, and turn even a prison sentence into a performance of grace. First appearing on screen in White Collar, Neal is no ordinary con artist. He’s the rare fusion Continue reading
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Shaken, Not Stirred: The Timeless Allure of James Bond
Every October 5, the world quietly raises a toast to a man who never existed — and yet somehow, everyone knows him. His name is Bond. James Bond. It was on this day in 1962 that Dr. No first hit the screens, introducing a spy who would go on to redefine not just action cinema, Continue reading
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Built on Persistence, Not Applause
There’s a strange thing that happens when you start doing more than what people expect from you. At first, your progress is met with silence or doubt. Later, when you keep showing up, working through setbacks, and making things happen, the responses begin to shift. But here’s the catch: not everyone cheering for you is Continue reading
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Beyond the Finish Line
In yesterday’s blog, I wrote that there is no finish line. But perhaps that isn’t entirely true. There is a finish line. It is the ultimate truth—death—a certainty that awaits every living being. Yet, the real question is: what do we do before we reach that line? How do we make our lives echo beyond Continue reading
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I Know What I Bring to the Table
I came across a quote online that struck me deeply. I don’t remember the source, but it said: “I know what I bring to the table, so believe me—I am not afraid to eat alone.” There’s a quiet strength in those words. Most of us grow up fearing loneliness. We crave belonging, approval, and validation. Continue reading
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Riding a Rock Through Space: A Reminder to Fear Nothing
Not long ago, I came across a line on social media that lingered with me: “You are a ghost, driving a meat-coated skeleton, riding a rock hurtling through space. Fear nothing.” I don’t know who the author is, but the words carry a truth that feels larger than their source. They strip away the noise Continue reading
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