January Contemplations

Even as we ingress into another year, the threads inside my head have already started weaving cogitations. As we find ourselves tangled in the mess that is life, how can we make sense of it all? As we randomly roam through the valleys of emotions, how can we determine which rides are worth taking andContinueContinue reading “January Contemplations”

Dreams in the Night

Deep into the night,With the stars shining so bright,And the moon casting its gentle light,We close our eyes and we take a flight. Into a world of our own,Where our wild imaginations have grown,We can swim the deepest oceans here,And within the highest clouds, we can disappear. In this world, We dream of love andContinueContinue reading “Dreams in the Night”

Complexities of Life

When we were kids, We used to dream.Now as we get older,We can’t even scream.Life unfolds before our eyes,Each step a twist, each turn a surprise.Complications set in, as we get older,We settle in and just try to be stronger. Each of us has stories to tell,Secrets to reveal, tears to shed.But life doesn’t giveContinueContinue reading “Complexities of Life”

Insecurity

Insecurity, oh, a feeling so vile,A weight that bears down with such trial.It eats away at your heart and mind,Leaving you lost, with thoughts unkind. – It sneaks in, like a thief in the night,Stealing confidence and taking flight.The constant worry of what others think,A never-ending cycle, a chain that does shrink. – But holdContinueContinue reading “Insecurity”

FINDING SOLACE

(Part 5) Going through life, He hit some crest; Happy and proud, He puffed his chest. — Then came the trough, And he wasn’t ready; Wasn’t very sure, How to deal with it really. — In the midst of chaos, He was feeling lonely; Trying to find an ounce of lift, He was failing dearly.ContinueContinue reading “FINDING SOLACE”

Stop Trying to Be Someone You Are Not

Deep inside the quagmire of our insecurities and vulnerabilities, lies a devilish voice. It feeds on our fears and whispers in our ears to hide who we are. It keeps gnawing away the part of our hearts that tells us to be our true selves. It convinces us that we need to become someone elseContinueContinue reading “Stop Trying to Be Someone You Are Not”

What To Do When Life Seems Out Of Control

We have all gone through phases in life where we feel incredibly helpless. Some problems may seem so insurmountable that you can’t quite figure out what to do about them. And in that moment, you may feel like your whole life has gone out of our control. It may feel like you are on aContinueContinue reading “What To Do When Life Seems Out Of Control”

Courage To Accept & Dedication To Improve Are Two Keys To Success

It was 1967. There was an air of excitement that grasped the Cape Canaveral Air Force station. It was the pre-launch of the Apollo-1 spacecraft. A historic moment for all the thousands of men and women who had worked tirelessly towards the almost absurd goal of putting a man on the moon. If it wereContinueContinue reading “Courage To Accept & Dedication To Improve Are Two Keys To Success”