Aren’t warm memories a kind of privilege? Gentle reminders that we’ve lived moments so wholesome, so full, they invite us to revisit them. Whether by flipping through old pictures, scribbling them into words, or simply closing our eyes and finding ourselves back there, with our people. Isn’t it beautiful, how life gifts us these fleeting pockets of time when our hearts were brimming with joy?

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The anger, resentment, and bitterness you hold towards another person ultimately become a burden on your own mind, harming you far more than them. Unless they are deeply sensitive, others remain largely unaffected by these emotions. Free yourself from this weight by releasing such feelings, and instead, allow love, patience, and compassion to take root in your heart.

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I hope you remember that the future that you're so petrified of, won't barge into your life like a thunderstorm. Instead it will slowly tread towards you, one day at a time. And you probably won't be the same person then. You'd be more resilient, acceptant and immensely hopeful.

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I ask my mother to oil my hair. I notice her hands. They look frail with a few wrinkles here and there. She complains about her ailments more often these days. My father who was once very enthusiastic has become a tad bit sluggish. His black and thick hair have become grey now. I see a few lines on his forehead. Their rooms now smell of balms and oils. As I rummage through old photographs, I try hard to hold onto their old pictures where they were, joyous and lively. Out of all ordeals that adulthood makes you endure, the grief of seeing your parents age is probably the hardest.

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It's okay if your life looks different. It's okay if your yardstick of success is different. It's okay if your definition of joy is different. It's okay if your healing looks different. Your life isn't meant to look like anyone else's. It's meant to be yours. ❤️

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Here's a gentle reminder that, happiness is not something that you find after everything falls in place. It actually dwells in those moments that you fail to notice. Even when things are unresolved in your heart, even when you're still healing. ♡

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I hope you never abandon your inner child. The one who used to get excited by chasing shadows, jumping over puddles and collecting shells and pebbles. I hope you never let go of that sense of wonder. So when the world feels overwhelming, this little part of you can remind you of all the small joys that once made you smile :)

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I hope you never forget that you make the world a better place. With your smile, warmth and kindness. There's strength in your vulnerability. There's courage in your softness. There's immense power in the way you reach out to your loved while navigating through your mess. ♡

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We all carry grief in different ways. Some of us wear a smile, even when our being feels heavy. Some of us move into shells, probably to shield ourselves from more wreckage. Some of us project it as anger. Some of us dont allow ourselves to be reduced by it. Every single way is valid, and every single way is brave. May we all find healing, may we all find the light within.

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