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Crabby Complainer- #AtoZChallenge
“Why me??” “Why don’t things happen the way I want them to?” Sounds familiar? Well, join the club! These are rantings of dissatisfied souls, who often feel their life is incomplete. Sad part- They are the ones who are blessed and are fortunate in ‘N’ number of ways. Worst part- They are too ignorant to…
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Benefactor- #AtoZChallenge
It was one of those typical thunderstorm mornings of the Mid Western United States. I was busy getting ready for school as usual, unaware of the heavy downpour. “Are you done yet?”, yelled my impatient roommate as we were getting late. Little did I know, that my punctual friend was unaware of the weather too.…
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#AtoZChallenge- A for Amateur
“Since how long have you been working here?”, he asked curiously, while firmly shaking hands. I could not help but notice the strands of grey in his hair. “It’s been two months!”, I replied, with a fake confident voice. In-spite of the warmth in his smile, deep down I was nervous. Intimidated by his experience.…
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Half-Light: Changed Perception
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Why I envy the old-fashioned
My parents have been using different smart phones lately. Years ago, they started off with a classic Nokia phone and then switched to the express music ones. Now, they use the so called ‘smart phone’. The transition has not been a cake walk but they appreciated the progress they noticed in terms of technology. But…
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The fading sentimental fool
Growing up is a complicated process. No, I’m not referring to the biological sense of growing that occurs effortlessly. But about mental and emotional growth. It is definitely complex. When I look back to my old self a decade ago, I can undeniably call myself sentimental. Not that I’m not sentimental anymore! I still am…
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Why suffer from the inevitable?
Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional – Another famous saying taken for granted! Physical pain can occur to any creature on the planet. But fortunately or unfortunately humans are bestowed with emotions. So, perks of being a human?- Voila! More forms of suffering! Psychological influence plays a key role in any kind of pain.…
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State of Mind: Overlooked Blessings
As I wait for the bus, I stand gazing at those spindly branches. The harsh winters start calming down, inciting hope for Spring. Those leafless branches appear to be longing for some life and color. While I keep staring at the trees lacking adornment, I tend to ignore the beautiful sky in the background. Just…