Pages of growth - A journal of notes

 Life has a beautiful way of sending us the right people at the right time, even if we don't realize it in the moment. Some people enter our journey to teach us lessons we would have never learned on our own. Some people come to stay, holding our hand through seasons of change. And sometimes, we meet a rare few who do both - they teach us, support us, challenge us, and still choose to stay. This simple truth is something we understand slowly, often through joy, pain, or silence, But once we understand it, life becomes gentler and more revengeful.  The People Who Come to Teach Us Not every meaningful relationship is meant to be permanent. Some people walk into our lives for a particular season, a certain chapter, or a specific purpose. They may not stay until the end, but they shape us deeply.  Teachers come in many forms. A friend who shows you what true kindness looks like.  A partner who teaches you what you should never tolerate.  A collegue who pushes you be...

 Bad days arrive without invitation. Sometimes it is a small trigger - a message that ruins your mood, a task, that takes longer than expected, or a conversation that leaves you drained. Other times, the heaviness is bigger - personal struggles, overwhelming responsibilities, or unexpected disappointments. We may not be able to stop these days from happening, no matter how much we plan or hope. But there is one thing that always remains in our control: our attitude. "You can't always have a good day. But you can always face a bad day with a good attitude." This is not just a positive quote. It is a life skill - a gentle reminder that even when we cannot control the situation, we can choose the energy we bring to it.  A good attitude does not mean pretending the day is perfect. It does not ask you to smile through pain or ignore what hurts. What it trully means is choosing strength over stress, calmness over chaos, and clarity over confusion. It is about responding with in...

 When "I am Busy" Hurts More Than Silence There are a few words that sound harmless on the surface but carry the power to deeply hurt someone we care about. Among them, " I am bust" is one of the quietest yet sharpest. We say it casually, often without thinking. Sometimes we genuinely mean it - we are overwhelmed, juggling responsibilities, trying to keep life from falling apart. But to the person on the receiving end, especially someone who reaches out because they genuinely need you, those two words can feel like a door being shut in their face.  When someone says, "Never say 'busy' to the one who needs you." it is not about unrealistic expectations. It is about emotional intention. It is about understanding that people don't always reach out for long conversations or solutions - they reach out for presence. For reassurance. For connection. For a moment of warmth on a cold day.  The Hidden Heart Behind a Call or Message Most of the time, when...

 In the grand adventure of life, we often find ourselves walking uphill - burdened with responsibilities, unexpected turns, and emotional weight. Amidst all this, what a relief it would be if we did not have to struggle with the very people we hold close. Life, after all is challenging enough. Relationships, whether friendships or romantic, should not add to our stress but rather ease it.  The quote: "I really pray everyone finds the right circle of friends and the right partner. Life is already hard, relationships should be the least of our worries. " It is a reminder that while we cannot always control the circumstances life throws our way, we can choose who walks beside us.  The Power of the Right Circle Your friends are your chosen family. They are the ones who see you through the messiness of life - the disappointments, the quiet wins, the late night worries. The right circle does not need to be large. In fact, even a handful of people who truly understand and suppor...

 In life, we often strive to be open, kind, peaceful, and loving. We give our best, hoping to be understood, appreciated, and met with the same emotional depth. But there is a hard truth we often learn through experience: no matter how deeply we open our hearts, people can only meet us as deeply as they have met themselves.  This quote reminds us of a powerful inner truth - our relationships are mirrors, not just of our intentions, but of the emotional and spiritual maturity of the people we connect with. You may speak from your soul, offer understanding and compassion, and practice empathy in its purest form, yet still find yourself misunderstood or unacknowledged. This is not because your efforts are in vain, but because others can only perceive from the lens of their own self - awareness. The journey inward is a necessary foundation for meaningful connection. Until someone has faced their own fears, insecurities, and truths, they may not be capable of recognizing or honorin...

 Most of the times a calm conversations turns into a heated argument. It is worth to be noted. One moment, you are simply expressing your thoughts, and the next, you are caught up in proving your point. We have all been there - defending our opinions, raising our voices, and walking away feeling exhausted or misunderstood. Yet, if we take a step back, we will realize that what we truly wanted was not to win the argument, but to be understood. That is where the real difference between a discussion and argument lies. An argument is about ego; a discussion is about understanding. An argument is a contest - where two sides fight to determine who is righ t. But a discussion is a collaboration - where both sides explore what is right. It may sound like a simple play on words, but this shift in focus can transform not just conversations, but relationships, workplaces, and even te way we perceive the world.   When we argue, our mind automatically switches into defence mode. We li...