Be Your Strongest Self

She tried to fly. Fly high.
Unaware that the wind was strong and her wings so weak.
She remained unflustered. Unperturbed.
Put up a brave face but with a trembling heart.
Slowly, the gust of wind underneath her wings carried her higher.
Then, she soared. She soared so high.
Never to look back ever again.

Have you ever felt like giving up? Not knowing where you went wrong and what you didn’t do enough. I have felt like that. So seldom but yes, I have. The last few days have been tough with a few mishaps here and there and every day bringing a new challenge. Sometimes I feel like I haven’t made the right choices and a thought has crossed my mind, more than once, that may be I overestimated myself. I have reflected upon my decisions and wondered where I went wrong.  

And just like that, I have also realized that there is no right or wrong decision. There are only decisions. Decisions made. That decision may have proven not to be the best one with time but it was what occurred as the righteous thing to do. I have also come to understand that not every decision brings the result you’d wish it to. When things don’t go as expected, it leaves you baffled, unguarded, and completely unaware of what to do next. There isn’t always a plan B in life and that should be just fine. But there is no point in wasting even a moment in regretting decision that has been made.

Also, there will always be people, trying to pull you down and mock at you. They will serve their purpose well and so should you. No matter how hard the situation is, don’t forget what your purpose in life is.  I am writing this blog as a reminder to myself so that I can read it and read it again whenever life puts me in an odd situation. Whenever the line between right and wrong is blurred. Whenever my sense of judgment abandons me and I am dazed. Whenever life throws a question to which I have no answers. I will read it because sometimes your biggest strength comes from within you, from your thoughts and your words. You may feel weak and fragile but hold onto it. Don’t be too harsh on yourself. Give yourself the luxury of time and patience. The disapproving, judgmental eyes could be disturbing and frightening but gradually, you will overcome. On the other side of this, you will be twice as stronger as you were. Just hold onto it. For today, be your strongest self. 

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