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Half-drafted thoughts that stayed too long in the head

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    Dating: Where Hope Goes To Die

    If you think this article is full of dating advice, it’s not. Instead, it’s about my perspective on dating, exploring what we want or dislike in relationships. Considering the world’s population of 8 billion, I’m sure there must be at least 100 people who share the same views like me. Let’s discuss our wants and basic requirements in dating, breaking it down into smaller sections.                  What do we bring to the table?  A job? A mature mind? Financial freedom? Good health? Emotional intelligence? Love? Kindness? Now, what do we expect from others in a relationship? Today, everyone seems to be searching for…

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    Change: A complex Reality

    Change is an integral part of life, bringing both progress and uncertainty. It can inspire innovation and self-improvement, but also cause anxiety and discomfort, leaving us unsure about what’s happening around us. As change unfolds, it challenges our belief system, tests our strength, and shifts our perspectives, raising many questions in our head. We see this in various aspects of life. For example, in India, native languages are prohibited in English schools, and students are charged for each word spoken in their mother tongue while in English-speaking countries, people pay to learn those same languages. Similarly, people in Asia and Europe fight over religion and land, but unite in North…

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    Unfinished Business

    What is unfinished business, and are you experiencing any? Unfinished business refers to the lingering emotional chaos between two entities, people, or energies. It can manifest in various ways, such as a sudden cold shoulder from someone you care about, an unexplained dream, or the absence of a familiar pet in the park – all creating a sense of incompleteness that leads to curiosity, anxiety, anger, or overthinking, depending on how it ended. If thought about excessively, it consumes your energy, leaving you exhausted and affecting your mental and physical health. When I have unresolved business with someone, I find myself overthinking in various situations, negatively impacting my mood. Sometimes,…

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    Crying: A Natural Emotional Release

    When and why do we cry? We cry when we are overwhelmed by emotions like sadness, guilt, happiness, or frustration. We cry when we’ve hurt someone unintentionally, feel helpless, or struggle to express ourselves authentically. We cry when we try to cut ties with our blood relations but can’t. We cry when we wonder if we’re a bad person after making poor choices or when we leave something behind after making a good choice. Either way, our emotions seek release. Bottling up emotions leads to frustration, which can lead to breakdowns. In these moments, we feel drained and may feel like we’re drowning in a sea of feelings, unsure of…

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    The Weight of Indecisiveness

    What do you feel when you’re being indecisive? I know what I feel when I try to weigh the pros and cons of something and can’t make a decision. I feel drained. Being an independent person I’ve made all my decisions without anyone’s help. Still, many. times I get caught up in the cycle of indecision, and it’s not always related to big things. It can be anything from big to small, from relocating to a new place, changing jobs, to choosing between two outfits for a Monday or two dishes for dinner. It can be anything. As a fire sign, I behave like a Libra sometimes, weighing all the…

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    EMOTIONAL HONESTY

    How soon you drop the matters? This is a general question lingering in my mind after an argument with a connection. I realized, when I have any disagreement with my loved ones or outsiders, I don’t feel nice about it. I feel consumed by sadness and unhappiness. It feels gross either being rude or have someone yelling at you, doesn’t matter what’s the reason but the sting of harsh words or bitter silence feels unbearable, regardless of who is at fault. I have seen people swiftly move on after apologies are exchanged but for me, it’s different. I can‘t simply drop the issue, especially if it’s deeply personal or hurtful.…