Rhyme and Reflection

Here, I wanted to explore the essence of who I am and discover the many reasons that excite me. These reasons are unique to me and add richness to my life, even if they may not interest others. However, the underlying philosophy behind them seems universal. So, I will share them with you and let you decide which parts resonate with you.

I have written about this in different versions before, as my thoughts continuously evolve and flow, much like water that picks up and discards debris along its path. Some of my previous writings include:

Life Philosophies
Life Explained
Living the Dead Life
Conversation with Life

In the beginning of my life when sanity hit its puberty, chasing the next big thing seemed the logical choice.

Now as I age, I realize the many things outlined below ..

• Instead of constantly chasing the next big thing, it is better to learn to enjoy life as it is, unconditionally, no matter how it presents itself or how challenging it appears. The future is inherently uncertain, and that's what makes it intriguing to explore, learn, and fully embrace
• To believe in self and have confidence in your abilities .. to focus on enhancing the strengths while being aware of the weaknesses .. The realization that we all have a unique place in this vast universe
• The purpose of life is to be YOU, not anyone else .. to experience life, not escape from it .. to treat failures as opportunities to learn and grow
• Since childhood, we have been raised to strive for perfection and fear making mistakes, which is why we struggle with failure .. instead, to take ownership of the failures, the successes, and most importantly, yourself
• You always have the choice to make excuses or make progress. It's always up to you.
• To not worry about growing up .. Growing up implies reaching a fixed endpoint. Instead, let your learning journey continue indefinitely .. to be a perpetual student.
• Life is a delicate balance between desire and contentment, between holding on and letting go .. Learning to see life's changes as delightful surprises rather than threats.
• Finally to realize that there is no time other than today. The future is not a static destination to reach. The journey of life itself is the future .. so cherish every moment .. Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow may never come. You only have today – the NOW. Use it wisely.

Don’t freak over “what if”
Be content with “what is”
Silently ponder and plan for “what could”

• Dec 2021