Heartbeat of a raindrop

I’m not talking about the people we share a few hours with on a journey, but about those with whom we travel for months or years. We often hear that some people come into our lives to teach us, love us, fix us, or help us grow. Yet, in all these narratives, we rarely discuss the ones who hurt us. The world tends to shed light only on the positive lessons others bring, leaving the hurt and betrayal locked away, treated as a matter for therapists—if we even believe in therapy. For many, it’s a burden carried alone, stored away until it overwhelms us. But is this how we should approach life? Some of us have trusted family and friends who genuinely care, but not everyone is blessed with such a circle. And when betrayal strikes, it becomes difficult to believe in anyone. Can we slowly unravel our sorrows, little by little, instead of letting them build until they crush us? The truth is, you don’t need a single person to be your all-in-one solution. Share your burdens like you would do chore...

In a world where people are on a constant quest for identity, many of us wait for some grand, omnipresent force to unlock our true potential. But life isn't about waiting to be discovered. It’s about discovering ourselves. For me, being independent means feeling happy and excited in my own skin. But does that mean I must always stay the same, without room for growth? Absolutely not. From childhood, we adapt to our environment—at home, at school, and in society. We rely on others to guide us on what’s right and wrong, which shapes our thinking. Over time, this dependency can prevent us from fully realizing who we are. In trying to fit in with the world's expectations, we can lose the space to grow in our own way We become so comfortable with dependency that we rarely challenge ourselves unless we're forced to. As children, we were fearless learners—figuring out how to walk, talk, and experiment. But growing up means fitting into certain norms, which limits the range of our t...