Knowing you're not okay is one thing, but avoiding those feelings teaches your brain they're dangerous. When we avoid our feelings, our brain thinks there's a threat. This habit makes us believe that painful emotions are something to be scared of, setting us up for emotional fragility and pain. It’s like constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of the next emotional blow-up. Instead, teach your brain that difficult emotions aren't dangerous by talking about them honestly with yourself and others. This change tells your brain these feelings …
Memories and Moments
The hardest part in life, they say, Is when the one you love goes away. They gave me memories, pure and bright, But now they're gone, like a fading light. My parents and grandparents, strong and bold, Aging slowly, growing old. I saw the signs but chose to ignore, Until loss knocked on my heart's door. A loved one passed, I wasn't there, I thought I had time, but life isn't fair. Years slipped by, guilt took hold, A sorrow so deep, a story untold. Her absence left a scar so deep, It wakes me up from my sleep. But in that pain, a lesson …
Create Your Own Peace
Stop waiting, take the plunge today,Life’s not for hiding, come what may.Don’t seek shelter in others' embrace,Find your own space, your sacred place. Build a home within your soul,Strong and steady, firm and whole.Let the doors open wide for light,Dance to your music, day or night. No audience needed, just be you,In every shade and every hue.This journey’s more than finding peace,It's where your heart finds sweet release. Set up camp, make it your own,In your heart, where seeds are sown.Trust me, the view is something grand,A peaceful …
Rediscovering Myself: Embracing Life’s Twists and Turns
You know how life always seems to throw a wrench in your plans just when you think you’ve got everything figured out? Yep, that’s been my journey. Looking back, I see how these unexpected turns have shaped me, helping me find my true purpose. Turning Doubts into Drive Let’s talk about that inner critic we all have. Mine used to be my worst enemy, always whispering that I wasn’t good enough. But I decided to flip the script and make it my motivator. During my master's in computer applications (MCA), I stumbled upon UX/UI design. At …
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The Preciousness of Time and Relationships
Losing people in your life can bring the preciousness of time into sharp focus. It becomes even more evident that life is short, and the people who really matter to you are the ones you want to invest in. I believe that life is so much about our relationships, and the truly meaningful lessons we learn come from love and the people closest to us. We love them unconditionally, and that love is what truly matters. I've realized that having a tight-knit circle of people I can trust and depend on is invaluable. Just because everyone knows who I …
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Uncharted Paths: Embracing New Hobbies and Rediscovering Myself
There’s something profoundly beautiful about discovering new facets of oneself, especially when those facets were once believed to be entirely out of reach. My journey through various hobbies in the post-pandemic world has not just expanded my repertoire of activities but has significantly altered my lifestyle and perception of self. Before this exploratory phase, I was the person who would fall asleep seven pages into a book, whose attempt at gardening resulted in the improbable death of an aloe vera plant—known for its hardiness even in …
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Chasing Dreams: Sally McRae’s Lessons from the Ultra-Distance Trail
As someone who's always been captivated by the resilience of long-distance runners, I found a new level of inspiration in Sally McRae's recent conquests in the ultra-running world. Her venture into the Grand Slam of 200-mile races—a feat as daunting as it sounds—mirrors the kind of challenges I've faced, albeit on a much smaller scale, during my first high-altitude trek to Deoriatal-Chandrashila. The parallels in mental grit needed for both kinds of challenges are profound. The Power of Mindset in Endurance Sally's journey through races …
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The Unexpected Journey of Healing
Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons that we'd rather not learn firsthand. Like many of you, I've had my share of moments that demanded a little more than just bandaging up and moving on. It's been about navigating the tricky terrain of recovery, where the path isn't just uphill—it's unpredictable and often riddled with more potholes than a backcountry trail. Being a trekker has given me a unique perspective on this. There's a parallel between healing and trekking that I hadn't appreciated until I was knee-deep in the process myself. …