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Life Tapestries | Intentional Living, Faith, & Creative Reflection

Category: Sojourner

  • Rollercoaster life

    Who says life isn’t hard? Who can confidently declare, “I’ve been through a lot, and you’re just touching the tip of the iceberg”? Each individual faces unique struggles and insecurities in life. For some, the challenges may be tougher and rougher, yet they emerge stronger. For others, seemingly minute issues inflict unbearable pain.

    You might have shattered terribly, faced embarrassment to the point of no return, but here you are today, having overcome those trials. I pen down these thoughts to remind myself that everything is fleeting, and there’s a season for everything. Life’s treatment varies—while some may be experiencing smooth sailing, others, like me, are still striving to meet ends meet.

    To some, I might be someone they admire, thinking that I am navigating life effortlessly. It’s akin to a rollercoaster ride; at times, we plummet, take unexpected twists and turns, only to soar again. The uncertainty is challenging, but we persevere, fueled by hope—the guiding light in the dark shadows, leading us towards the exit.

    I acknowledge it’s a perilous fight against an unseen giant, yet we persist, looking at the brighter side of life. I believe we will mark our red-letter day with pride, shedding tears of happiness and accomplishment. Until then, let’s not relinquish hope and continue to march forward, much like soldiers fearlessly advancing for their motherland.

  • Dirty feet Arghh!

    I have some common pet peeves. I can’t stand people who chew loudly or slurp their food while eating. I also feel annoyed when people interrupt me while I am speaking. My mood turns off when I see dirty shoes or feet. Additionally, I feel discomfort around those who judge people based on their makeup or presentation because I prefer minimal makeup and believe in understanding a person’s character.

  • POPPY the best of all!

    Favorite animal? I don’t have a specific favorite, but if I were to choose, it would be dogs. I remember we had a dog named POPPY when we were young. POPPY was a faithful companion who seemed to understand our language and had a great affection for us. It would even hunt down small animals that posed a threat to our crops and accompany my dad on hunting trips. Unfortunately, POPPY passed away around the age of 10 or 11.

    After that, my parents couldn’t bring themselves to adopt another dog. Some dogs we had later either got lost at a young age or were unfortunately hit by vehicles, especially since we live near the National highway. I miss having such loyal friends around. I recall how, when POPPY was with us, I could confidently stay with my younger siblings in my parents’ absence at night. We knew that POPPY wouldn’t allow anyone to harm us. It used to sleep right outside our bedroom instead of its kennel when our parents were away, guarding us throughout the night without taking a nap. I wish I could meet a dog like POPPY again.

  • Reason why I choose Mountain over beach

    What can be more enticing than spending life in the mountains? You have a cool breeze and an unlimited supply of resources from nature that is unharmed and untouched. Most importantly, you get to enjoy serendipity in the pursuit of life satisfaction. We can use solar energy or wind energy for power supply and also enjoy network connectivity as it’s available in most parts of the country. Even if we don’t have internet facilities, we have nothing to worry about because we have nature to accompany us. Of course, I don’t dislike the beach; it’s one of the best places to relieve stress and enjoy life, yet the satisfaction that mountain life offers outweighs the former. So, I am definitely going for mountain life.

  • Home food

    Oh God, this makes me feel homesick all over again. There are foods that I enjoy with my family. Wait! Chillax… I am drooling now :D. If you are a vegetarian or non-meat eater, this may not be for you. We love to have simple locally made chicken curry with local spices. Oh yeah, and it’s not bought but rare. So, that makes a difference for us. We love to sit and complain about salt, chili, etc., haha, and enjoy the food. We also love to eat other foods like pork, fish, and ducks with our own cuisine or sometimes with Indian spices, but very rarely with spices other than turmeric and chili powder.