fortheSoul

 I locked myself away from all the screens, all the music, all the support and light, I sat down in the quite corner in my home, in silence and stared at a photograph from my childhood. Time kept passing by, but I didn’t waiver, I kept on staring. Trying to remember each detail, trying to go back to the little me. I was trying so hard, and for so many times until now, that I really wanted for it to work this time.   I really wanted to remember each detail about the little me, about how she looked and smiled, Because I really wanted to be able to see her when I close my eyes. I wanted to be able to visualize her. I wanted to see her in front of me when I close my eyes.   And blessed was I, because that someday was today, yes, I succeeded, I met her, I could see her today. This tiny little human stood in front of me, smiling, unaware all the reality rushing towards her. Unaware of all the not so big things, that will take her away from all her little joys....

 Every sunrise brings new hope, a new chance to start over, a new beginning. We all are bound in our lives to our habits or patterns or old spirals, we often want to start afresh, but are pulled back. It is only natural, this was how life was, this was how your body and mind functioned, this is what each cell of your body knew. New starts are a great chance, all of it have it at our choice but we need to agree that it is tough. It is a hurdle that we need to fight and win over. Don’t get disheartened when your old habit finds its way in, it will take time for it all to fade away. The day you make you mind up is just the first step, but for each cell to now align to this needs time. For this new you to be born, patience and perseverance is what is needed. Whether it be 21 days or 50 days, it is your will to show up everyday and constantly fight the old patterns and build the new that makes the difference. Give yourself time, be patient with yourself, be kind to yourself and ...

There are thoughts that come and go, you think of many things right, you might have picked them up from something you saw today or heard someone say or read it in a book or so many more such instances. Then there are thoughts instilled by society, thoughts that are running through you since generations, so deep and rooted that they never seem to leave. Or at times they are so deep rooted that it becomes quite difficult to even notice their presence. One such thought I always struggled with was that of – “You don’t have enough time, enough time to achieve, to love, to travel and what not!” Yes, I am pro for - Carpe diem, yes seize the moment, yes live as if it is your last day – but don’t rush. Don’t rush through it all, through the bucket list or to do’s or simply your wants.    Don’t sprint on the sidewalks, enjoy them. Don’t tap your foot when on the metro, don’t stare at the clock for the time to pass. Don’t do that! These are all moments that are happening to you in your “...