To dream or not to dream? Isn’t a dream what the heart desires or the mind’s been keeping at the back burner? But what about desiring without action; isn’t it borderline fantasizing.
A dream with an action plan and a target date to accomplish becomes a goal. A tangible objective which can be chased with concrete actions. So not all dreaming is just a figment of the idle mind. Afterall, the world conspires what the heart desires. So go on, dream with your eyes wide open ♥️
It is well understood that we shouldn’t judge others. But what if we understood how to not judge ourselves as well. Was I wrong in doing what I did? Or was I right in believing what I did?
Pondering over past decisions, situations and playing them out differently in our head is a great exercise. But needs an aware and cautious mind to meticulously navigate this tricky labyrinth. Being able to distinguish between reality, aspirations and dreams is where one must draw the line.
Right or wrong then merely becomes relative. It is a question of perspective, ideology or morals. Cos one person’s wrong maybe another’s right!
It’s that feeling of tingle which fills your heart with sadness and at the same time sprinkles joy amidst the darkness. It’s similar to a dark moonlit night where there is the cover of darkness in the night but the subtle moonlight lingers on giving you hope and perspective.
It’s the feeling when you have been waiting for something to happen but also half wish that it would happen later than sooner. Like losing a loved one to a long fought terminal illness, fallout with a beloved friend which is irrevocable or the empty nest which you want to stay filled with the conversations and laughter of your children.
Is it just me or you also have felt sad on a birthday ever? Sad as it reminds you of aging. Or sad due to the feeling of loneliness on one day of the 365 days of the year. Or sad due to missing someone terribly on their special day.
If yes, then let’s try to remember our loved ones, honour their rituals and feel blessed for what exists and what lies imprinted in our memories. ✨
As most Asian developed cities get densely crowded, vertical housing & matchbox living has become a way of life; the cost of owning things has become higher. People invest more in storage systems than in setting or bedding systems.
Wonder how long it would take us to realize that one needs less to thrive. One can focus more when there is less clutter and that simple living can indeed lead to higher thinking.
We are all born free, creative and happy. Then why do we let these be taken from us – the freedom to dream, the creativity to discover things on our own and the happiness that lights up our eyes.
Stay a child at heart and there would be less sorrows, less heartbreaks and less stress. Sprinkle some humour, add some forgiveness and stir in tons of kindness. There I just spilled the beans on bringing back the joys of childhood into our uber rushed lives!
Busy? Stressed? Too tired but pushing?
Ever stopped and wondered what keeps you busy and not excited? What gives rise to that stress and not joy? What makes you tired rather than giving you zeal to do more & be more?
Because that could be ‘your race’, the one which you would always win, always excel at and shall bring a smile to your face no matter how tough the going gets.
So pause, reflect and carve your race, your path. Since you too maybe running a race with no reason; a race which is not yours!
Should we seek it or find it within? I say neither, learn to live with your inner voice. It’s true, intuitive and just.
Of course, most people tend to overthink and the analysis could be harsher than reality. So practise the art of tuning out the noise and picking just the voice which resonates minus any judgments and criticality.
Obviously avoidance strategy works best. Whether it’s a pesky person, sticky situation or unpleasant memories, it’s easier to avoid that path and gradually push them out of your memory and lives.
The harder path is to embrace, internalize and register the goodness. This makes the recall pleasant as you can train your mind to keep the memorable details and skip the rest. Easier said than done, try journaling the two side by side and you’ll be surprised by your resilience and strength.
Feeling jaded with how the day has started? Or struggling to fall asleep as you had a rough day? Don’t end or start your day on a sour note, try some of these hacks to clear your mind while shifting your mood.
Acknowledge what you feel, this allows you to be in control to reduce the intensity. Let these thoughts come and go – kinda meditative state. Start visualizing positive images to refocus your attention. Journaling and meaningful conversations are always a go to if you can make room for it.
Use tricks like deep breathing and relaxing stretching poses to loosen the right muscles and reduce tension from your body.
Move out and work from a different setup. Take a walk amidst nature or listen to music. Changing the external environment helps eliminate the clutter and shift perspective.
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