Morning air had a peculiar softness in it as if it had realized that everything else in her life was rough. Niya felt pity on herself.
Pity – lately that’s the one feeling she is in touch with.
Anything good happens to her, she chooses to see it as a charity.
As the morning sun gleamed in the distance, Niya had a sudden urge to stop pitying herself. Even if the universe is throwing these blissful moments at her as a pity, it’s on her to make it to her advantage.
She was done with playing the victim role that moment.
© Vinitha 2020
This flash fiction is written in response to the ninth edition of Fiction Monday for the word prompt ‘SOFT’ hosted at Reflections by yours truly. Do join in if you have a tale to tell.
Void Thoughts 
I wish more people could let go of self pity and start living instead
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Glad she has this self realization at last, well said Vinitha! Its a difficult feeling to shake off but once done, she will be liberated and learn to love herself.
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So glad that Niya chose to stop pitying herself. It is so easy to fall into the self-pity trap and lose one’s perspective. Accepting life’s slings is one thing, taking charge and leading is quite another. I hope Niya is headed in the latter direction.
Loved your tale, Vinitha and loved the prompt too. 🙂
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Way to go Niya! Its up to us to make the most of opportunities that come our way.. Self pity gets us nowhere.. Very well written Vinitha! 🙂
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