Thoughts
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Something’s Coming, Something Good
Something’s coming, something good. I don’t know how I know. I just know, Despite evidence to the contrary, That good things are coming my way. That’s the power of faith. Having faith – even if it’s the size of a mustard seed, Is Yes enough For the Universe To work wonders in our lives. … One of my favourite musicals is West Side Story. I used to be obsessed with it. I even attended a live performance of it decades ago all by myself, which was “brave” for me, considering how socially awkward I felt back then. The song “Something’s Coming” wonderfully encapsulates the knowing anticipation I’m feeling. Something’s Coming…
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Unconditional Self-Love
I recently spent time at a coffee shop for the first time since the start of the pandemic. It was nice being able to sit by the window, sip from a large mug of latte, people-watch, and write in my spiral-bound notebook. I tried to savour my time there, to not rush to get to a personal writing task. When I got home, while removing my shoes and coat, I reflected on my having completed my writing task and for treating myself to a nice time alone at the coffee shop. I said to myself, “I’m proud of you.” Right after I said those words, though, I wondered When have…
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The #1 Reason You Won’t Like Writing on Medium + Why It’s Better to Have Your Own Blog
Writing on Medium has made me grateful that I have my own blog. I’ll give a brief overview of the popular website before I get into the reason why you may not like writing on Medium over writing on your own blog. Medium is an online publishing platform where anyone – regardless of your writing experience and whether you’re a paying member or not – can write and publish articles. You can also read articles on an array of topics, but if you’re not a paying member, you’re limited to reading three articles per month. The website has been around since 2012 and has a large following. Per Wikipedia, the…
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My Resistance to Calling Myself a Writer
Are you a writer? How do you know? When can you call yourself a writer? Are you a writer ONLY IF you get paid to write? Are you a writer ONLY IF you have an audience of readers? Are you a writer ONLY IF you write books? What is your definition of a WRITER? One thing I know for sure: I am an overthinker. I joined Twitter recently and have started following people in the writing community. Big mistake for someone who struggles with the idea of calling herself a writer. In fact, in my bio I say: “I write. Sometimes.” My feed is populated with other people’s tweets about…
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Pieces of the Pandemic: January 2020 – January 2022
Pre-Pandemic This was me before the world stopped being what I had known. The grainy quality of this image evokes an old-time feel even though it was taken only two years ago. It feels like many more years passed between then and now. Look at me looking all happy, clueless as to how our lives would become a surreal reality just a couple months later. July 4, 2020 There are more and more people venturing outside, lounging in public spaces like parks and patios. This is what happens in warmer weather. When the sun comes out, the people follow. We are drawn to it like a magnet. Not even a…
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A Pandemic of Selfishness
Selfishness is being concerned excessively or exclusively, for oneself or one’s own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, regardless of others. Selfishness is the opposite of altruism or selflessness; and has also been contrasted with self-centeredness. Wikipedia Selfish adjective (of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure. – Google The pandemic has brought out the ugly in people. This can be observed when reading the comments section of a YouTube video about COVID-19 vaccinations. On more than one occasion I have seen the word “selfish” used to describe and denigrate those who have chosen to not get vaccinated. It made me…
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Thoughts on the Pandemic
I didn’t see this coming. Lockdowns. Masks. Mandatory vaccination policies at the workplace. Vaccine passports to gain access to entertainment venues, gyms, and restaurants. The segregation of society based on one’s vaccination status. Get the jab, or else... It is not the virus that I am afraid of – it is human behaviour, how we are treating each other.
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Things I’m Not Supposed to Say
Everyone’s a hypocrite. Absolute altruism in human’s doesn’t exist. We all have discriminatory tendencies. We all judge. We are all self-centred.
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Who Are You? (The Dreaded Question)
“Who are you?” is possibly one of the most dreaded questions you can be asked. And yet we’re expected to answer variations of this question everyday. With the way social media pervades a significant portion of our lives, there’s no escape from being confronted with this question, in one form or another. For each platform you join, you’re required to fill out a bio, profile, an about page, etc. that succinctly and charmingly conveys a glimpse into who you are. Drives me crazy. Who am I? There is no definitive answer. As frustrating as it may be. Whenever I’m confronted with the “Who are you?” question, my inner voice replies…