Tag: Life

An Ode To Writers

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So, someone asked me the other day:

“Simran, can anyone be a writer that gets admiration? Or is writing not everyone’s cup of tea?”

I had this to reply…

Yes, anyone can write. In fact, we are all writing on a day to day basis without realizing — Messages, comments, post captions, emails. And we all have definitely written our language exams, haven’t we?

So, yes, we all are writers.

Now, the difference why some are “writer” writers and some aren’t is… choice.

These “writers” chose to pursue that path with their practice and passion.

…They looked for opportunities to write everywhere.

…They carried a notebook and pen everywhere they went. (Because who knows when inspiration strikes!)

…They lived and breathed words.

…They read like a maniac, and wrote like a mad scientist.

…They sat down with a pen, staring at the blank paper, and making an article out of their existential crisis.

…They kept trying to find the meaning of their life in the words they wrote.

…They kept on honing their skills with learning and improvement.

…They dedicated their life to this craft.

And they did it all everyday. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Unfailingly. Without giving up.

Even when the blank page stared them to death!

They are “writers”!

We are writers.

Acceptance

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You know you gotta change something. But, the question is: HOW to bring about that change?

Be it lifestyle, job, or even venturing into freelancing … Bringing any ‘actual’ change requires just two things:

1. Consciousness
2. Acceptance

YOU need to make that change. No other person can do that for you or make you aware. It is just you. And it is for yourself…

Now, suppose you need to make a change towards adopting a healthier lifestyle… So for that, here’s a question checklist you can use to gauge the progress:

  • Are you conscious that you need that change?
    (Think about it deep! You’ll find your answer.)
  • Do you accept that your choices have been bad?
    (Weigh in every action, every choice.)
  • Are you ready to do anything to make that change?
    (Like anything that challenges you, frightens you?)

YES?

There you go. You just took the first step towards making that change possible.

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Understand this!

The only one who is holding you back is… you yourself!

  • Your progress.
  • That high paying client you always wanted.
  • That opportunity you were always searching.
  • That unsent pitch you were always planning.

Look within what you are lacking.

Be conscious.

Bring acceptance.

To bring that change.

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And don’t forget to be You cool, authentic self 🙂

Accept who you are and then work towards who you wanna be!

(Just like the cool, chill pineapple in the image!)

Be a pineapple: Cool-and-chill!