life lessons – Beyond Scribbles

When Sorrow Arrives

May 11, 2026

The greatest blessing
in anyone’s life
is being able
to be vulnerable
without
the fear of judgment
or the need
to explain. … More When Sorrow Arrives

Without Realizing It

April 30, 2026

This happened many years ago. My elder one was around two at the time.

One day, I noticed the silence surrounding me. Silence was always welcome—it had become a rare commodity since the birth of my son. … More Without Realizing It

The Unpredictable Path

April 20, 2026

“Where do you see yourself in five years?”
Isn’t that an insane question to ask anyone?
Who are we to know?
How can anyone predict what’s coming next? … More The Unpredictable Path

Sometimes, all you can do is wait. But for how long? The wait can stretch on forever. The “right time” hardly ever stops by to knock on your door, letting you know the wait is over and it’s time to get on with your life. … More Living or Waiting

Lessons In Disguise

January 12, 2026

If you look at it calmly,
you will see—
life is full of
lessons in disguise.

Most of them
are on repeat,
as if
they refuse
to leave our side. … More Lessons In Disguise

2026 Word of the Year

January 6, 2026

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” — Zig Ziglar … More 2026 Word of the Year

Remembering 2025

December 31, 2025

I remember 2025 as an annoying teacher—
a year full of lessons, I realized then,
now that 2026 is ready to open its door.
That was my biggest realization—
every day of 2025,
even the breezy ones, hid lessons. … More Remembering 2025

Breathing Life into “Could Be”

December 22, 2025

Don’t let the should be eclipse your could be,
for every could be
can breathe fresh life on its own,
and bloom spectacularly
when given a chance.
… More Breathing Life into “Could Be”

Purpose of Life

November 17, 2025

An elusive, distracting phrase, isn’t it? Purpose of life. I could stop you from carrying out that urgent task you’re doing right now simply by asking this seemingly harmless yet deeply important question … More Purpose of Life