I used to get frustrated by the world’s chaos—people making the same mistakes, society’s expectations, and the noise that felt impossible to escape. But I’ve realized the noise isn’t something to block or fight. It’s part of life. This is my reflection on embracing the absurdity around me, accepting what I can’t control, and finding authenticity in the middle of it all.

Life doesn’t promise anything…your job, your health, even your relationships. We hope things will work out, but hope can feel fragile, and not everyone is wired for it. Wonder, though, is different. It’s about asking questions, staying curious, and digging deeper…even when the answers aren’t clear. Wonder doesn’t rely on guarantees; it thrives in uncertainty and drives us to explore and grow, making it stronger and more real than hope.

To anyone feeling like they’re falling behind: you’re not alone. Watching others move forward can be overwhelming, but maybe your journey isn’t meant to follow theirs. Life isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about finding meaning in your own way and time. This is a reminder that your path, with all its twists and turns, is uniquely yours, and one day, it will feel worth it.

The only person you need to answer to is yourself. The only question that counts is whether you can look in the mirror and be okay with the person staring back at you. You’ve got to start walking alone! Walk without expecting applause, without waiting for support. Because that’s what ambition is: it’s raw, it’s isolated, it’s not about anyone else. It’s about you, pushing yourself forward, wanting to move away from who you are now, to step out of this version of yourself.

A reflection on Diwali’s fleeting lights, capturing the quiet beauty of shared moments in the dark. For those who feel a little apart, it’s a reminder that sometimes, just being there…observing the brief, bright sparks…is enough. This festival of light can offer a gentle sense of connection, even in solitude.

Ever wondered what truly defines you? Beyond titles and possessions, it’s just ‘You’. Quietly guiding choices, influencing paths, even bringing you to read this. This ‘You’ craves simplicity, honesty, joy—yet sometimes finds it dull without dopamine’s spark. Deep down, it fears loneliness. So, we live not merely to exist, but to evade that constant solitude.