As someone who has leaned on optimism for so long, I have been starting to see the value of the grey-ness in different life events, situations, as well as in people. It happened when years later I started to realize that some of the past events in my life had negatively impacted me. And theContinue reading “seeing the grey in life”
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apologies (short poem)
And what is the weight of apologies if you must beg for them in the name of ‘communication’ Where egos are excused for self-respect and hearts broken over who said what
I don’t know what to write – a bunch of thoughts instead
It’s been a few days since I wrote my last post, and although I’ve been searching my mind for ideas on what to write, I haven’t come up with much. So with the excuse of taking a U-turn around writer’s block, I’ll write down some random, non-fleshed out things that have been on my mindContinue reading “I don’t know what to write – a bunch of thoughts instead”
how writing a blog has been helping me
1. Archive of strategies/perspectives. Usually the things I write about are things that I’ve found helpful in my daily life. When you keep those things in your head, it’s easy to forget about them, or not have those thoughts as sorted out or solidified. Having an archive of those strategies or perspectives helps me rememberContinue reading “how writing a blog has been helping me”
Don’t wait for someone.
Don’t wait for someone to read a new book with. Don’t wait for someone to go to a new place with. Don’t wait for someone to start a new hobby with. Don’t wait for someone to reassure you, and give you the confidence to start a new project. Don’t wait for someone to come andContinue reading “Don’t wait for someone.”
creating meaningful moments during tough times
Lately, I’ve been realizing that in life sometimes when we get hit by hard times they might not end as soon as we’d like. Maybe you have to deal with something for 1, 2, 5, 13 years or even longer. That leaves a lot of room for wallowing in your pain or suffering. Is thereContinue reading “creating meaningful moments during tough times”
a quick reflection on writing (pt. 2)
It’s been about 6 months since I started writing posts here, with this being the 20th post (woohoo!). And based on my goal, only 10 more posts to go before I can share them with others! Here are some thoughts on the process so far: One. Writing is cathartic. Even if I am not writingContinue reading “a quick reflection on writing (pt. 2)”
thoughts on the living dead (poem)
We mourn the people who are dead Putting flowers on their graves And sending up prayers for them . But what of those Who are the living dead? . Sometimes it’s hard to see the glaze in their eyes behind their bright smiles Smiles they conjure up to avoid unnecessary questions Questions asked by strangersContinue reading “thoughts on the living dead (poem)”
sky (poem)
always the optimist, never saw the empty glass eyes so hopeful, never felt the broken wings heart and soul so in the clouds, never saw reality for dreams heartbeat so loud, forgot to hear my own pain. . I’m still on the ground, I see now that my eyes are opening . but I knowContinue reading “sky (poem)”
repentance (poem)
A night breeze blew and I had a dream . I went to all those who I had wronged before . I am sorry, I said Sure, don’t worry about it, she replied but her eyes turned and looked elsewhere to those who were worth more than me . I put a coin in aContinue reading “repentance (poem)”
Faiza 