I often wonder what I need in life I have always felt an emptiness A lack of purpose I have always felt alone A feeling that I don’t belong I tried to find a goal A path to keep me focussed Somehow it was not enough I tried to drown myself in my work But dark clouds still followed me I wanted to break the darkness I often felt suffocated by it I felt like sinking into a bottomless pit Filled with my insecurities and broken dreams The goals kept changing But the feeling would not go away I then realised that I need something to complete me It is just a little love and compassion But I am unable ..read more

What is love? Is it a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Is it Pandora’s box with the next clue? I never really know My experiences have always been painful Though it might seem sweet, it always stings This makes me wonder if it really exists And even if it does, is it worth it What is love? Is it being sensitive to others’ pain? Is it placing their needs before ours? Is it providing them with a sense of security? Is it accepting them for who they are? The list is quite long But is it really possible for a person to fulfil all these expectations Or is it about a compromise? I never really ..read more

When darkness looms around me I cannot do much I can only hope for a light When my faith falters and quivers I cannot do much I can only hope for a miracle When words and actions tear me apart I cannot do much I can only hope for a comforting presence When I am lost and alone I cannot do much I can only hope for a friend But what can I do When my hope begins to fade me I cannot do much I can only hope for a light When my faith falters and quivers I cannot do much I can only hope for a miracle When words and actions tear me apart I cannot do much I can only hope for a comforting presence When I ..read more

An intrigue is a form of curiosity and wonder. All humans are blessed with an active sense of curiosity. It is one of the most significant and effective tools in our arsenal. We have always questioned everything around us. These questions lead to answers and more queries. Curiosity is one of the primary elements that propelled evolution. Where will it be without intrigue or interest? Let’s imagine our ancestors who lived in caves and battled with nature. Someone as an individual or group must have questioned the very existence of being. The questions could have been related to the housing or c ..read more

The prince and the princess were utterly entranced with each other. The whole world faded into oblivion as they shared their love for each other. These dialogues or statement is quite common in fairy tale novels. However, in reality, there are so few relationships with this level of intimacy and understanding. In a world where we attempt to demystify everything around us, we still fail in a crucial part. There are many books and articles about finding the fire and passion in a relationship. These books talk about the general psychology of people. The complex human emotions are the favourite su ..read more

Procrastination is a genuine issue and habit that tends to affect the productivity of the person. Most people tend to believe that procrastination is a form of laziness. However, it is so much more than it. People do not procrastinate on purpose. Sometimes, it is beyond their control. Though I cannot speak on behalf of everyone, I can share my experiences as a procrastinating writer. I am a self-proclaimed lazy girl, and it does not make me feel bad. I firmly believe that a certain amount of the habit is needed for improvement. If we look closely, most inventions that simplify our lives can sa ..read more

Once upon a time, a prince and beautiful maiden journeyed through various hardships to find their pot of gold. This could be anything from finding true love, attaining wealth or completing a challenging quest. The journey was usually portrayed to be difficult and for it. Though I am not an expert in the subject, I would like to talk about the reasons or strenuous. The path was not always easy or romantic. I have always been impressed by fairy tales and fables. I have often lost myself in the mystic pages of these books. If you are a fairy tales enthusiast, then you might understand that people ..read more

Plot The story happens at Kumandra, a once lush and prosperous place. It is segmented into five sectors – Heart, Spine, Fang, Talon and Tail. In the ancient days, humans and dragons coexisted in harmony. However, a fight with the Druun causes the dragon to turn into stone. The only remaining artefact is the Dragon stone that the people of Heart guard. The other tribes believe that this stone is the reason for the region’s prosperity. The head of the area and the protagonist’s father, Chief Benja, firmly believes that all the regions can be united again. He invites them for a meal as an initiat ..read more

What is the true meaning of the term interest? I had always wondered what people meant when they encouraged others to show interest in things. As a procrastinating writer, I have often encountered this reference. It is pretty natural for people to misunderstand the creative vacuum or writer’s block as disinterest. It is a common misconception that people tend to fail if they do not show sufficient interest. We can consider failure as the inability to achieve optimal performance level due to various reasons. I am always curious about the concept or at least the idea of being interested. I alway ..read more

Fascinated is the verb used to denote the feeling of being attracted or deeply interested in something. We tend to feel it when we like something or someone. Though it is not used much in colloquial terms, it is quite a beautiful feeling. Most people feel it when they have their first crush on a person or element. It is very much possible to experience it during different phases of our life. Unfortunately, most people lose or forget the feeling amidst their hectic schedule. The pressure of life tends to push them to a monotonous mode. Fascination might seem like an abstract emotion. We live i ..read more