Palakpreet

  On reading the title many historic tales of sacrifice and renunciation strike the mind, don’t they? We, humans have a tendency to overlook the lush green grass and verdant valleys and obsess with the stars. We usually turn a blind eye to things that surround us and people who shape us. (I’m so glad you’re photogenic because the camera captures a divine beauty with ever click.)  I would not claim that my mother is “perfect”, she has her flaws like any other normal human. She’s strict like a hostel warden and an emotional fool like me. Nonetheless,  her eyes can read the thoughts and intentions of people even before they originate in their mind, she prepares her hug and caressing hand even before I’m broken, the ambulance is ready even before I was made a patient.  You know how a baby cub or a little chick is scared and frightened to take decisions and mother pushes them, she took life-changing decisions for me. I am certain that  she will never show an ounce of...

We often talk about a mother’s love and affection, where a father’s love goes unnoticed. Not many people in their lives are blessed with a father’s love. The bond of a father and a child is beyond compare as he plays a very significant role in a child’s life. I can vouch for my dad to be the best without any second thoughts. Daddy, you are very special and my love for you is incomparable. You gave me my name, my identity and everything else. You are the kindest, sweetest and smartest person I have ever met with a great sense of humour. You work really hard so that we can live a comfortable life. Some of your best qualities that always aspire me are your perseverance, determination and modesty. Your diligence and will-power have always pushed my limits and me better and stronger. Everything that I am or will become, will be due to your influence. As a father, you have molded my personality and made me worthy.  Every time, I was downcast, no matter what, you were there and every time...

“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” – Shannon L. Alder People who need our help exist all around us.  During these challenging times of the pandemic, we have definitely closed the doors of our houses but not the ones of our heart.  Helping others without expecting anything in return can bring lasting happiness. It can help you build long-lasting and meaningful relationships, open more doors for you, and bring worthwhile success. Helping others gives a fully new energy and enthusiasm.  We can raise our potential, when we help someone else to reach their potential. We can help people in numerous ways- helping them with something they are struggling at, talking to them in times of distress or even supporting them when they're alone. That one small moment of succor can bring about about an unexpected change in someone’s life. Can you believe you can help someone when we go for an evening walk everyday! And it w...

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!  Not everyone around us will always encourage us for what we do. People will judge you throughout your life because they are either threatened by how good you are or just don't like that you are unique. We are being judged 24/7 all throughout our lives and this will not change. The change has to be within us. "A strong mind can move mountains." Everybody has their own qualities and we need to learn to respect ours. You know what makes every person special? Nobody can ever be exactly like anyone else. This is a fact and we can't change it. We don't need to emulate people or doubt even for once our talents. This will never make life easier for us. Being in a constant battle with everyone around us, will not make us any better. Take me for example, I don't appreciate sudden alterations in my life and take time to get accustomed to them, be it the entry of a new member in the team, or a modification in my room or even a new friend who I am no...