Asking for help—it takes courage,the kind that tremblesbut steps forward anyway. To accept itwhen freely offered,to lean into itwithout shame,without shrinking your worth—that is strength.That is wisdom.That is human. You may choose not to help,or give with an open heart—both are yours to choose.But never askwhat you’re owed for kindness.That is where helploses its name. … More The Grace in Helping
Welcome to the two hundred and fiftieth edition of Fiction Monday. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”—Arthur Ashe My first Fiction Monday prompt went live on 14th June 2020. I didn’t realize then that I would still be publishing prompts five years later. In the beginning, there were both … More Fiction Monday – 250
Welcome to the two hundred and forty-ninth edition of Fiction Monday. “A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.”—Pope Francis Stories From Last Week When Hormones Clash and Gadgets Win by AnamikaFinding My Way Back to Words by VinithaConnections by SuzanaHazy Week by BalakaBrimming with Life – Eternal and Immortal by Madhavi Fiction Monday Word … More Fiction Monday – 249
Welcome to the two hundred and forty-eighth edition of Fiction Monday. “Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go.”—Natalie Goldberg Stories From Last Week At the end of the day by SarahCarrying the awareness, not the weight by AnamikaA Letter To My Younger Self by BalakaThe drain … More Fiction Monday – 248
Welcome to the two hundred and forty-seventh edition of Fiction Monday. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”—Confucius Stories From Last Week Never Fade Away by SarahDear Woman, keep rising by AnamikaSome Fade, Some Brighten by MadhaviThe importance of the truth by SuzanaMemories, They Fade and Gleam by Vinitha Fiction Monday … More Fiction Monday – 247
Welcome to the two hundred and forty-sixth edition of Fiction Monday. “Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet.”—Maya Angelou Stories From Last Week Connections by SarahI Belong Here by MadhaviThe sadness of not knowing by SuzanaWhispers of a Word by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – FADE The idea is … More Fiction Monday – 246
Welcome to the two hundred and forty-fifth edition of Fiction Monday. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” —Paulo Coelho Stories From Last Week The path of liberation by SarahThe weight of waiting by AnamikaFree by SunitaFrom wrong to free by SuzanaFeel Free to Say No by MadhaviI Am … More Fiction Monday – 245
Pause. Think. Overthink. Hesitate—for what?to speak your truth?such a simple word,yet so hard to say—No. No stands firm,fearless and whole.no justifications needed,a sentence—wild and free. Say no with no guilt whatsoever,create space to breathewhen mindless yesesbegin to suffocate you. Find power in staying true,show self-love by claiming your space.exercise your right to say no,say it … More The Freedom of No #FictionMonday
Welcome to the two hundred and forty-fourth edition of Fiction Monday. “It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in the broken world.” —Mary Oliver Stories From Last Week Metamorphosis by SarahNothing Wrong Will Happen by MadhaviWrong Again! by Vinitha Fiction Monday Word Prompt – FREE The idea is simple―to write. On Mondays, I … More Fiction Monday – 244
“Wrong again!” Arya quipped, a sly smile tugging at the corners of her lips. “Hmph! How am I getting so many questions wrong? Are you tricking me?” Shanti huffed, folding her arms in mock frustration. Arya giggled. “No, Amma, I’m not tricking you. But you were absolutely right when you said you don’t know anything … More Wrong Again!
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