When you stop learning you die.
Most people are dead by the age of 30,
but are buried at 75.

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When asked what do I feel for her, my answer is quite simple yet complex for some. 'I just like to see her happy' is the only thought that comes to my mind. 'So are you guys in a relationship' is what they ask next. 'Aren't we all in some relationship with each other' is what I answer. It feels nice when she is around. If by 'relationship' they mean to ask whether I am committed to her or not, then yes I am committed to her wellbeing, comfort and happiness. 'Love' is a strong word and is often misused. It is not easy to love because it certainly pushes one to go beyond themselves. In love you just cannot force yourself onto the other. 'Don't you feel frustrated' is their next question. 'Frustration comes when you expect your investment to give you something in return. Love can be anything but jealousy, insecurity, possessiveness or trade. If it is anything of the latter four, then trust me you not even close to what love actually feels like. 😊

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We are all hypocrites. I tried again and again but failed to understand that since when did initiating a conversation with someone you want to talk to, become so much about having an attitude and fear of being judged. Why can't we just tell the other person that we want to talk to them? It majorly happens with opposite sexes. Many a times if a person tries to approach someone, suddenly the person being approached depicts a certain 'I am too busy for your shit' kind of attitude even though they themselves want to talk to the person approaching them too. We call ourselves modern humans and if can't let go of our insecurities and fake ideologies then there is no point of progressing with technology. I feel being real is more important than portraying what you are not.

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I bid her goodbye today. She is ready to spread her wings and conquer the skies. When I first met her she was a chirpy bird who was too afraid to step out of the cage. Over the time I saw her slowly gathering courage with everyday that passed. Adversity certainly helps one become stronger. She sounded so confident and so focussed as if she finally managed to break the shackles of inhibition and uncertainty for the good. I told her that she is more than just a friend to me but it would have been selfish of me to compel her on replying to it, while she struggled to untie the knots of her difficulties. I am happy for her and I truly cherished the 3 hours we spent together tonight. One can't own the sunset. One can just enjoy it while it is there. I will wait to encounter such a beautiful sunset again someday. Till then it is going to be the memories of the colours that spread so magically that I could not help but let them consume me.

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I act. And when that fails too, I let the time take charge.

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Love hurt. Love healed. Love taught the way of life.

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'Favourite' is always used to describe something which is in synchronization with our personality, intellect and mood at a given point in our lives. These favourites could be a school subject, a person or even a materialistic possession. Our characteristics and priorities change with time and so do our favourites. What remains constant is, the idea of favouritism. You are the only permanent thing you can have and that too, until you die. So why not be your own favourite? Love yourself and only then you can love others, just like a jug needs to be full itself before filling other empty glasses.

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Flashing memories of her smiling face and innocent eyes linger on to my heart and play havoc on the calm waters of my mind, whenever I think of moving on in life. The fear of butchering her emotions even if unknowingly, paralyses me to an extent that my lungs defy to take the air in. Even in my helplessness she sees a wave so strong which could wash away even the mightiest ships of an uncertain future. I understand that uncertainty is the very nature of all that exists. But still, the constant struggle between knowing it and accepting it is overwhelming. I don't have the slightest clue about how things are destined to turn out. But I will make sure that tomorrow when I look back to these days, I will not regret loving her because it is she who helped me learn what 'love' actually is. As for now, I am living this beautiful sunset while it is still there.

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Learning at school makes you literate. Your reasoning and curiosity make you educated. Finally it is the life, which makes you wise, if you are willing to learn from your mistakes

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Just before sunrise the night is at its darkest. So, if your struggles are getting overwhelming, don't give up because good times are near.

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