Life begins everyday
A new dawn arises everyday
I look at my past, I see my struggles
I look in my heart, I see a survivor
I see the people who have broken my heart
I see me as I bind the pieces together
I trust people not to hurt me, they fail blindingly
I struggle to breathe beyond my hurt
I breathe to see beyond my tears
To all who tell me things would happen at a specific time
I tell them I dance to a rhythm divine
People look at the beauty of the face
I wonder why they don’t see the soul within
I know not if I am old or young
I don’t care what age ought to be
I am a human, I am a spirit
I am born with strength and true grit
I live in the innocence of my smile
I delight in the twinkling of my eyes
I ask none to accept me
But once you do, stand by words said to me
Those who listen, will recognize me
Those who are open, will understand me
Know me with your senses, with your heart
Dance with me on a different beat
Judge me not as others do
See me more than others do
I am human, both good and bad
I can’t change my past, I do not know my future
All I know is the dance of my heart, the voice of my God
All I need is to feel free, laugh loud, be a kid
Innocence is what I was born with, innocent is all I long to be
My eyes will brighten, my smile will shine
Time will change the tides of life
I have been broken time and again
Yet like the phoenix, I rise in glory
Born of the fire that burns my soul
I am both the protector and the destroyer…
I will forgive but never forget
To do one is divine, the other foolish
The universe sees and the universe listens
Those who hurt will be judged forever
Energy changes but never disappears
Hurts given will travel back
Life may be unfair but judgments fair
What I know not, I have slowly learnt
I wait through time patient and quiet
Injustice will turn and justice done
What is undone, will be calmly done
Eyes seen can feel me near
Eyes unseen will turn to dust
Nobody can escape, no one can run
I breathe deep, through the fun
I smile, I shine and my heart flutters
My soul though broken, rejoices
I was once lost, will be found again
Eyes of love will live again
Kind of heart will find the truth
Strength of mind will lay the path
Cruelty will lose, kindness win
That’s the law of man’s kin
I am a child, I am a woman
What I say will always happen
A heart so pure, is made to cry
The world unkind will destroy
Hear me clear, hear me well
I say the words born of my will
I am both the angel and devil
I walk in both worlds good and evil
Time will show, time will fray
False will lose, real will stay
Life begins everyday
A new hope shines through my eyes everyday….
—karma is a bitch and she will kick ass every time
Where there is durga, there is kali on the other side
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wow 🙂
Blush blush… Rarely such words
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Aah thank you 😊😊
Welcome 😀💜
💗💗 how are you?? How’s studies life college /school??
I’m good. School is ok. Study, not so good ❤ what about you? Everything ok?
I am good. School and studies done 20 years ago. Now I want to study something new… I don’t know what I want to study
A new language? If you like music or art, you can do that too. It’s very confusing, due to the various options
I am not artistic… And I don’t know if I can go to college at 7 anymore. Hehe
Well….. The field is vast, you can try anything….
I say the same thing to mom
Hahaha thanks… But I need to know what I am interested in
Yep. That’s really important.
Yes… So far I am still getting to know some parts of me
My teacher always says, that’s a very important and unending process, to discover oneself. And it’s really great that you are getting to know. Some people don’t try at all
How sweet
Hm. It’s late. Goodnight 💜 sleep tight. 😊
Good night happy dreams
So, it’s all good. Everything good with you? ❤😘
Sorry if posted twice, WordPress glitches
It came to me once… All ok with me. Life with its ups and downs
Yes. Glad to hear it’s ok. A few of my friends (virtual and real) are going through tough times…. Good to have you back again 😃✌
Tough times happen to everyone… Some share.. I don’t… So all a part of life… It’s all like a wave
True…. It happens to all. I sometimes share, sometime don’t. Haha, weird me
Not weird at all, we all do that. It’s normal and natural
Yes. We all get confused…
wow -this is so fascinating and beautiful words!!
Thank you… Rarely these words come. Not sure how and where… Maybe when my heart is heavy, it does
Nicely written…..:)…as my personal experience in all these years of my life goes, the best Karma for all of us is to embrace the path of compassion, kindness, understanding and forgiveness, and be good to even your worst enemies…..:)…..that is the best Karma which comes back with all good and happiness in loads…..:)…..also to understand that everyone is fighting a battle of their own brings further the goodness of compassion, kindness and forgiveness in our hearts, and see everyone in a positive light…..:)……..in my limited knowledge and experience, these are little thoughts I think will guide you in the long journey of life ahead….if at all….:)
Thank you but I don’t believe in that. In this world accounts have to be cleared. Nobody escapes it anymore, not even me. You have to choose what works for you and I will choose what works for me. It is an Ode to me, and my ways.
Thank you for reading
Great long read once again… Yes, its a Sunday..so no problems 😀
On the serious thoughts… I think important thing is to be “just be you”. We humans expect things to work as we see and behave with the world around us. But see Shalini, the world is not like that. Everyone thinks from their own perspective, however, hard we try not do it we all do it. In all these years I have come to the conclusion that, only you can make yourself happy, no one else. If you believe and accept it then what you experienced will not have any effect on you. So it doesn’t matter what others think about it.. So “Just be you” is the mantra..Cheers and you have a great Sunday!
Thank you. I am always me.
Raj there is a simple Funda in life, if you can’t do good to anybody, it’s fine. But if you actively do harm to others, then karma comes into play whether it is me or anyone.
As I said it is an Ode to me and my ways, each one of us have to do what works for us. We all have our ways of being. We all choose our paths. I chose mine. I don’t tell anyone how to live life anymore. To each his/her own.
Glad to see that you already adapted that simple funda in life! 🙂 Most problems are solved with the simple adjustment of life goals.
Having said that, one has to be very careful not to hurt another one in the process. Often I have seen people doing it because now they assume that “I don’t have to care”. That’s where what you said about “harming” another person comes in to picture. 🙂
In essence, we just pursue our happiness… and things get tagged to us in the process.. we can radiate our happiness, right recipients will always reciprocate it.. even if its one way, it’s fine because we donit expect anything back. That’s why I said “radiate” not “share” 🙂
You are right Raj. My happiness is mine, but somebody actively goes about destroying it then it doesn’t work. Karma has to come into the picture. The world has lived without repercussions for far too long. I can’t tell anyone how to live their life, but I can definitely choose who comes into mine.
I don’t pursue my happiness at the cost of others. I am happy reading a novel too.
It’s easy to say don’t expect anything, but in real life, we expect our family to be with us. It is natural it is human.
So that is why the statement doesn’t work, we don’t expect anything. Don’t we expect loyalty from our partners? Don’t we expect our children to love us? Don’t we expect things from our parents?
It is a natural human emotion, comes invariably in any relationship
Totally I am with you on the first part, yes no has rights to destroy your happiness and you have full rights to tell people what you expect. Now coming back to preaching others, yes it’s easy than said. But this is something I strongly been practicing. If anyone not happy living with me then they have no rights to be in my life. Once confrontation sets in the gap just increase every day. Although “discussion” in good spirits to salvage a relationship might work but both sides have to be ready to undergo an adjustment. But only if both parties see a value in preserving that relationship. Confrontation never solved any relationship issue so far. I have a lot of my friends going through incompatibility issues and I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel either.
Yes, I do expect, things from parents, children and my spouse. But what if that’s not offered? Can I force it? I don’t think so. I can try to persuade the people to come in line with my view, but no way I can compel it. This is what I practice Shalini, you have to meet my wife to verify this 😀 But, I should also say that I have a beautiful supporting family.
Yes, emotions part of the relationship we live banking on them. But then its matter of two hearts, how they respond and resonate to each other.. Well, just my view. 🙂
That’s great. I am glad you have a supporting and kind family. I am genuinely happy for you. Life is happy when we are surrounded by loved ones.
This ode to me, was not anything but what I believe. I didn’t ask for advice, I didn’t ask for anything in this. This is the way I live life, the way it works for me.
Someone asked me to describe myself so I set about writing an Ode to me. That’s it…
That’s great Shalini, its a great write-up .. Liked it.
Its not an advise, but just my take .. that’s what we are supposed to do here on WP right?
Cheers to you! 🙂
I am glad you liked it and you have a great view of life. I am impressed with your clarity of thought. Your principles will work out for your life, may not work for mine. Different people different views different experiences. We can always try new views. I listen carefully to whatever you say. What works for me, I take it and apply it.
Totally agreed! 🙂 Everyone is different… Well, that’s the way we are designed. So looking for a perfect match is actually going against nature which is impossible in my opinion. Then, we have to go to mix and match, that’s when a great recipe or a cocktail is born! 😀
Did I say cocktail, yes its a Funday! 🙂 Have a great evening Shalini. 🙂
Hahaha.. Enjoy your Funday Raj.. Mix and match and bottoms up. Enjoy cheers
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On this beautiful read I will now go to sleep. At my age, I need more and more if I hope to have strength and laughter everyday. As you said, we choose our own path. believe in that too. I choose to be happy and to try to make others happy too. I have a feeling it is the same for you. Speak to you soon Shalini. Take care.
Aaah… You have understood this perfectly…. You are beautiful and perceptive. Thank you for your depth of understanding. People advised me in the comments section but you just heard them and accepted me… Thank you for this acceptance. I am humbled by your words… My heartfelt love and gratitude to you.
Thanks for this great reply. You seem to be a woman true to her words. One thing for sure, you definitely have a way with words. I mean it as a compliment. Have a lovely Sunday.
I can say the same about you Dominique.. You are beautiful and very loving.. And I am so happy to know you. Thank you for your support today
Ditto!
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Aah this is such a bold and strong piece!! Loved it 😀
Thank you so much for understanding what I want to say. That shows you too resonate on a different vibration. That’s really great. I am so impressed with the support women have showed and how they have understood my lines. 💗💗
Of course! You’re such a great optimist 😊
Haha I think I have become a realist
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Loved this so much. This was truly Beautiful. 🙂
Awww thank you so much that’s so nice if you. Not many understood what I really wanted to say
I definitely understood you and feel you as well. So glad I’ve found your blog.
Wow ! What a profound philosophy !!
Wow thank you so much Megala.. The women have really understood me.. Thank you, heartfelt gratitude
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Thank you Michael
Wonderful! As a child i got some fear about Durga. She has to many hands. LOL First time i heared about her within a old film named “The indian grave” from the 1960th. 😉
Have a nice week ahead. 😉 Michael
Durga is always about good over evil. So she is always on the path of righteousness
Kali another form of Durga, she walks both the worlds light and dark. She is more of a destroyer.
Have a wonderful week Michael
You’re officially my new bbff with this kick-Ass piece! I agree with every line. And now you get a ‘follow’
Hahaha… Thank you for the sweet title of BFF. I generally write on book reviews but sometimes I write on personal things when I have been hurt. When emotions hit me hard, words come. I am rarely emotional. So I write such pieces rarely. 😊
And it resonated with all of us….keep writing!
Thank you. I will
Hi, Shalini,
I loved it, and I am not saying this, just for the sake of saying. I mean every word of it, from the bottom of my heart.
And I can say that this was written with true feelings within. I could relate to it with on so many levels, that I cannot even begin to tell you how much I am touched by this beautiful post of yours.
“I wonder why they don’t see the soul within”- completely agree with you.
The way you ended it, with reference to Kali and Durga was another point where I melted.
Long story short, I loved it and you made my day.
Aah… Moushmi.. You understood every emotion, every part of what I gave written. I was angry, I was sad, I was tired if injustice.
I am glad it resonated with you.. I am actually speechless at your words. I write such words rarely and I was so tired of being a “giver” in a relationship, so I had to write. I was angry..
They say pain brings out the best stories and pieces of art, now we know anger does that too 🙂
Yes, anger does too… An indian woman is often durga and kali… I wish men understood that faster…
On a different note, how are you doing, girl??
I am absolutely fine.
Just caught up in work. I have to be at my sister’s wedding this month, so just trying to be the juggler for a while.
Fabulous…. Enjoy the wedding and juggle faster, add more articles to juggle. Live fully each day
Hahaha the “little expedition” that I had last month only says how much I don’t want to be there 😅
Oh I have got to read that…
Do try it, whenever you get time.
I will…
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Is it about the train journey etc I read something about that..
Yes, sort of.
It starts interestingly, but then again reality strikes me.
Ok girl, you have a bridezilla in your hand.. You are dead… She is going to be all weepy and crazy.. Good luck. It’s official you will need all the luck
The silver lining would be, see if you can find your Raj at the wedding…
I did not find at her engagement. But let’s see what the wedding brings.
And honestly as the day nears, I am getting more nervous. 😅And it’s not even my wedding.
She was the last person I ezpected to turn so crazy on her wedding. The sweet simple girl who could adjust with anything that she had has turned to a woman who needs even a safety pin the colour that she wants.
And I am dead!!!
Yp.. You are truly cooked…
Only redeeming point may be if you find Raj on your travels since 2 flights and 1 train seem to be your way of travelling…
Yes, but this time I have managed to book a direct flight so there’s some relief.
Dekho, itni mehnat karte hai hum fir bhi Raj ko koi fark hi nai padta 😀
Arey yaar, tumne hi bola, Raj toh hai nikamma, beer pi raha hoga kahin pe. Flight pe aankh khuli rakho 😉😉
Hahahaha, pakka 😀
Beer pi raha hai poori flight main, toh usse chod aur rahul ko dhoond 😉😉
Hahahaha, rahul, Raj Prem, ye sab ni milne apne ko. Samaj jao 😀
Hamare naseeb me to inki copy bhi nai hai.
Aise na bol, Umar ho gayi hai meri, par ummeed ab bhi kayam hai…. 😉😉
Raj aur rahul phir bhi chalega, mujhe prem nahi chahiye
Can you imagine calling someone Prem and so will all the other girls.
The dialogue will go as
Prem, prem karoo cho
Hehehehe
Hahahahaha
Yeah, prem cancel then
Waie mere ghar walo k hisab se to meri bhi umar ho gayi hai!
U Gujarati or what?
Na re, ek gaana tha mere zamane ka of Amitabh bacchan – angrezi main kehte hai ki I love you, gujrati ma boloon tame prem karoo choon. Wo yaad aa gaya… Hehehehe
Hahahaha, Okay.
But why do you keep saying mera zamana!!
It just doesn’t suit you.
I find most of the people not knowing any of the 70s and 80s ka songs so it’s my zamana. I owned it on WordPress hehehe
Hahahaha, I do know them, so now you can’t own them :-p
Oh really you do??? Then we can co own them.. Hehehe
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Hahahaha,
Ok then aaj se inpe apni monopoly 😀
Totally babes totally… Hahaha
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Wow!! This is so so stunning. I felt each and every word.
Aww… Thank you so much… Women really understand the emotions underneath and perceive more. I am glad you liked. Thank you for your support
Likee this summary of life!
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Thank you so much. Some days I can write most days I can’t
bautiful! love your site 🙂
Some days I can write when my heart is heavy
Just started following! Very awesome!
So are you… Sometimes I have no words to express what I feel when I hear the journeys people go through
The ambience you create every time with ur poem is just magical….
Thank you so much for your kind words. Sometimes the words come on it’s own
Maybe that a blessings for a every writer….
Thank you
Hi Shalini,
This is Chirasree, your latest follower.
Glad I came across your profile and especially this post.
Your words inspired me. Thank you 🙂
Hi Chirasree, that is so sweet of you. I write my personal thoughts very rarely. Thank you so much for understanding my words. And commenting here. Thank you so much. It’s an honour to meet you. Your kind words have uplifted my spirits today