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  • Amazing people helped me to be a unique version of ME.

    What experiences in life helped you grow the most?

    That experience ( I’d prefer not to say) almost led me astray, making me doubt myself and question my worth. In those moments, I found myself belittling not only my capabilities but also becoming toxic to those around me. It’s challenging to fathom how a strong-headed woman can transform into such a person within a year. Nevertheless, I am grateful for the loved ones who provided space, allowed me to grow, prayed for me, and guided me towards becoming a better version of myself through those life experiences. I owe it all to Jesus for placing such wonderful and amazing people in my life. I am actively working on becoming a better version of myself.

  • What Christmas is to me!

    Today is the 23rd of December, and 18-20 years ago, my siblings and I were filled with excitement as Christmas approached. It was a time when we could celebrate at home with our parents, indulge in delicious food, and adorn ourselves in new dresses. The festivities included eagerly anticipated afternoon games where we received prizes and the frequent treat of Gur Chini (jaggery) every few hours.

    Our parents, however, were seldom present at the community ground festivities. My mom was occupied with church and community work, while my dad had his own responsibilities, making appearances during the celebration quite rare. We found solace with our second and third aunt (yet third Aunt won’t be there this year at the community ground, as she is in a better place now), who took care of us, treated us to local delicacies like Sinju, and occasionally bought special treats from the shop.

    Despite not having the opportunity to wear fancy dresses or join our friends, the bond between my sisters and me strengthened. I took on the role of the big sister, responsible for their well-being in the absence of our parents. Occasionally, our peer groups would ridicule us for not being part of the larger group or not dressing as smartly. This, along with mom’s peculiar restrictions, further distanced us from our peers.

    This Christmas tradition continued until I started my degree studies. Since then, my participation in the festivities dwindled due to exams, short holidays requiring expense savings, and later commitments in the workplace. Initially, I didn’t mind being away during Christmas, but as time passed, I started feeling homesick and longed to be with my family.

    This year, being far from home, I anticipate spending most of my time inside the four walls of my room. My prayer is that, regardless of our locations, we will welcome Christ into our hearts and let His presence dwell within us. May we learn to submit to His care and be instruments of His love, no matter the circumstances. I extend warm wishes to everyone for a Merry Christmas.

  • Life Today: Navigating Unseen Paths

    Daily writing prompt
    Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?
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    Is your life today the canvas you painted a year ago?
    Envisioning one path, God’s plan unfolds, a different flow.
    Opting for right turns, He guides left, unexplored,
    Places unseen, His divine design restored.

    Difficult, it is, to align plans with the divine,
    Accepting God’s will, a challenge in each line.
    Hope and faith, unseen hands to trust,
    Invisible, yet omnipresent, God is just.

    In the shadows, doubts linger, hard to bear,
    Through family troubles, a continuous affair.
    Failures stack up, a questioning mind,
    Am I doing right? Is God truly aligned?

    In the silence, where He seems afar,
    Trust wavers, like a dimming star.
    The hardships, the family strife,
    Is God present in this complex life?

    Yet, as the day concludes, a truth unfolds,
    A purpose for all, a story He molds.
    In the maze, I search for my way,
    Confident my time to shine will sway.

    For now, I dwell in a healing space,
    Reflecting on life, its every trace.
    A time to mend, a moment to heal,
    In the brokenness, a purpose to reveal.

  • How to start your Journey to self-love

    Daily writing prompt
    What skills or lessons have you learned recently?
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    In life’s vast classroom, lessons unfold,
    Teaching wisdom, precious and gold.
    A recent chapter, a poignant tale,
    Of self-love learned, a ship set to sail.

    To love oneself before others we guide,
    A truth to embrace, not to let slide.
    For in our pain, our loved ones feel,
    Hurting them deeply, wounds that don’t heal.

    To heal oneself, a skill to acquire,
    Time, the gentle mender, the heart’s desire.
    Kindness and generosity, virtues profound,
    Give healing its time, on gentle ground.

    In this journey of self-discovery,
    No guide but self, a lone odyssey.
    Yet, in the quiet, a voice I find,
    Jesus, my solace, in whom I confide.

    So, let the lessons of life unfold,
    A symphony of growth, a story told.
    To love oneself, the foundation firm,
    In this sacred journey, a lifelong term.

  • How ‘One Day at a Time’ approach keeps me going

    If you had been reading my expressions daily, you would have understood me more or less to some extent. You might have a slight understanding of how I live my life, what I do, or my way of thinking. Today, like any other day, I had an insignificant yet blessed day. As I undertake the marathon journey of better living, I seem to have stuck at one point in time where the world stops revolving around me. I have faced numerous setbacks until now. I know I am seriously not in a position to relax and take one step at a time. Nevertheless, I am slowing down my pace and am looking forward to keep going instead of quitting or never moving forward. I am blessed that I am surrounded by wonderful people every single day who make my world a hundred times brighter. The simple question of “Ma’am, how are you? Are you okay?” makes my heart melt. If only I were in a better position, I would have no hesitation to stay longer.