Smile

Whether forced or genuine

Helps bridge the gap, not only between two people

But within oneself as well

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Since more often than not

All we crave or want

Is a little bit of love, tenderness and respect

Filling our hearts with a sense of tranquility

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A glimmer of  hope slowly shines

Our soul radiates in a new light

As it helps us see the world

In a positive light

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Still, it is important to remember

To not let the negativity of others affect us

As our reaction and time given to it

Is often what makes all the difference…

Perception

Whether about something

Or someone

Can be misleading

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As more often than not

We tend to believe

What we want to believe

Which help fulfill

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Our own beliefs and

Self-fulfilling prophecies

As we tend to close our mind

On the slightest indication

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Of discomfort, or difference in opinion

Where these often make us reflect

And as we come to terms with the fact

There’s always something new to be learned everyday!

Fear

From whether of what is known

Or of the unknown

Leaves one feeling crippled

And full of doubts

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More often than not

Everything seems to come

To a standstill

The mind seems to have become shrivelled

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As the majority of the time

Fear often stems from the

Little voices in our mind

Be it positive or negative

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At the end of the day

No matter how hard things get

Take a deep breath

Step out, recuperate and go for it!

From the outside

You notice one’s skin color

The clothes they wear

Their smile and vivacity

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As deep down

One struggles with their own

Fears, tears and insecurities

Further increasing the sense of limitation and frustration

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Where in reality

It is just

A game of the mind

And a question of perception and thought

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Still, steady your mind

Keep faith and keep moving

As no one will be in a better position to help you

Than yourself

#JustBeYourself #StayTrueToYourself

Anger, grudge, frustration, resentment

Emotions that tend to flare up

Often for a minute

End up causing more damage

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Not only to yourself, but others as well

Even during these moments

Have the courage

To take the first step

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In the process of reconciliation

As the love and respect

You have for each other

Is more meaningful

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Where at times they help

Build stronger relationships

And most importantly

Help us understand the value of one another in our life

Words are often

The vehicle

To convey what you mean

Or intended to mean

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Where the meaning and intention

Often get lost

In the perception

Of things

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Some linked with our own

Fears, insecurities and ignorance

As it leads to further

misunderstandings and mistrust

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In the end, have the courage

To address these little things

And, help mend the bridge

In the noise filled silence

Suffering

Be it physical or emotional

Perceived or real

Can be debilitating

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Feeling as if one

Is being shattered

Into pieces

Respiration getting louder, heart pounding harder

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As one begins to look around

One sees that pain everyone is carrying

Deep inside their eyes

Able to share a special connection

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Everyone we meet

Is battling their own battle

Just remember

The lows allow us to dig deeper into ourselves

People that we meet

In our everyday life

Often bring along

Different experiences and various emotions

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Some might have their own motives

Others genuinely want to get to know you

Some will deceive you

Others fill your world with hope and love

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Still, it is important to remember

Not to let anyone destroy your inner peace!

Whether someone is good or bad

It says more about them than yourself

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It is very easy to get caught

In that never ending vicious cycle

As ironically everyone is busy trying to change everyone else

Except themselves..

Failure

A word that is commonly used

And widely applied

Creates a certain divide

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Not only between different people

But, also within oneself

Carrying a certain burden

Which becomes difficult to lighten

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The stigma surrounding it

Becoming bigger than ever

As your dedication, perseverance and efforts

All come under scrutiny

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Still, feel proud about yourself

Of what you have learned and accomplished

That in itself is a greater victory

As your courage becomes the shining armor in this journey called LIFE

You gave it your all

You gave it your best

Still, it fell short

As it now hits you and start to bawl

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Coming home home feeling frustrated

Feeling as if your

Abilities, credibility and capability

Have all come under the scanner

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“I should have said something before”

“I should have reached out before”

All seem futile

And out of place

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Just remember never to wait

Until it’s too late

No “if’s” or “but”

No one can stand up for you but yourself

As you tackle the issue

With all due respect and humility