At a very young age, I took an oath to truly love one person, and to make sure I give them all of me. And you know, God is testing me again. Yes — I’m happy to take this test for love, because I truly want it. I’ll move mountains. I’ll do anything in my power to be with that person. God, it’s in Your hands now — how You give justice to my love.

I’m a woman who doesn’t fear what society would say about my madness for wanting to give it all for a man. I wouldn’t hesitate, not even for a second. I would take that very action. He’s the only person in life we actually get to choose, God.

I know — getting the person you love, and having them love you back — doesn’t always happen. It happens for the ones You bless, God. So I pray that whatever You’ve already decided for my fate leads me to the love of my life. I’ll fight till my end. And if I don’t get him, I won’t ever let anyone else take his place.

God, I don’t fear being alone. But I do fear being alone while the love of my life is out there, alive, just not with me. That would hurt. It would ache my heart. I would always question myself — why weren’t we put together?

I don’t know, God, what exactly is going to happen. But I want You to know — I’m here, and I’ll be here for him. Always.

Because I’m a woman who fights for her love.

~M

Since the very beginning of his birth, he carries this pressure to carry forward a legacy. A boy doesn’t realize it when he’s just a child. He comes to realize it only when he grows up and becomes a man. That’s when the world’s harsh expectations settle onto his shoulders, and they start to weigh so heavily — the responsibility of taking care of a family, of earning enough to be validated by society, of being strong because that’s what society demands of him. Otherwise, society makes him feel like he’s failed as a human being.

There is so much invisible, indirect pressure placed on men. And so often, we don’t even see it — we just accept it as “that’s how it is.”

While I was studying general knowledge for a competitive exam, I came across data showing what percentage of men are facing mental illness today. I was genuinely shocked. I didn’t know that most of the men we see around us are fighting battles that our own society created for them. It made my heart ache. As a generation, we’re becoming more aware, more knowledgeable — and yet we still lack the human sensitivity to actually understand each other. Don’t you think so?

Because here’s what I believe: it doesn’t matter how innovative we become, or how great the things are that we build — if we can’t treat people with kindness at the end of the day, then none of that success means anything. We work hard, we chase success, we come up with solutions, all to help people. But what’s the point if we lose people simply because we never tried to understand them when they needed it the most?

This is for every man in the world who believes his worth is tied to how much he earns and what he brings to the table.

It is not.

Dear men, and my moon — you are so much more than these materialistic things. You are known for who you truly are, not for what you can give. May God bless you all. May God help you believe you are enough, just as you are. And may God help you become a better version of yourself — for yourself, not for the world’s validation.

~M

I mean, even I have become a little independent, by God’s grace — enough to take care of my own little things. But my heart still longs for the person I truly love to check on me, or for me to check on them. To hear them out. To ask what’s bothering them. To ask if there’s something I can do to lift their mood. To cook for them. Or to just sit beside them, doing nothing at all, and reassure them — as many times as they need.

I don’t know if this sounds silly to you, but as a lover girl, it’s really hard for me to give up on someone I love. I can only leave a person if God sweeps them away from my life. Otherwise, I give my heart, my mind, my energy — everything — just to be with them.

I know women are different from men in so many ways. But the emotional part of a woman can make her delusional enough to chase the impossible. I still can’t be logical when it comes to love. Yes, I’ve learned to be logical at work, when I’m dealing with tasks and decisions — I use that part of my brain just fine there. But when it comes to the emotion of love, I don’t know how to be logical.

Because here’s what I’ve experienced: when you become logical in love, you start counting things. You start keeping score. And a scorecard doesn’t define what a relationship actually is. Once your mind trains you to be logical with the person you love, you start becoming selfish instead of selfless. You start expecting instead of giving.

What I believe is this — in any relationship, you should give more than you expect to receive. It doesn’t mean material gifts. I’m talking about the effort. The little moments. The help. The guidance someone needs, quietly, without being asked. That is worth so much more than we ever realize.

For now, this is it. See you in the next one.

~M

So if I tell you that for me, motivation used to be like some kind of instant drug, like if I saw something motivational or heard something motivational, I’d get this sudden urge to get things done, would you get what I mean?

Honestly, I never really understood what motivation actually was or how it’s supposed to feel. I’d listen to these really enthusiastic podcasts, and they’d give me this crazy rush, like I could conquer the world. But then 30 minutes later? I’d want to quit whatever I was doing.

That’s when I started asking myself, why am I not motivated enough to actually do things consistently?

I kept asking myself this whenever I saw other people doing their work every single day. From the outside, it looked so easy, right? But that’s because I was only seeing what they were doing, not understanding what was actually going on in their head while they were doing it.

For the longest time, nobody explained to me what motivation really is.

How does someone stay motivated enough to be consistent? I looked everywhere online, finding people talking about habits and routines and all that stuff.

Then I came across this random video that completely changed how I think about motivation.

It said something simple: there’s no such thing as a feeling called motivation.

It’s literally just you doing certain things or following routines every day, no matter what. The repetition adds up over time, and that’s how you become consistent. That’s when people call you “motivated.”

The video also said that as humans, our brains don’t actually want to do hard things. They just want to rest and do nothing. So we have to train our minds every day to push through. That’s where things like visualization come in, too.

So the word motivation by itself can’t make you feel something that suddenly moves you to action. It’s more about combining what’s going on mentally with what you’re doing physically to get consistent results.

Basically, motivation isn’t something you wait around to feel. It’s something you build by just showing up, even when you don’t feel like it.

~M

Thank you for reading :)

To be honest, I’m deeply grateful to God for making me a woman, for making me so emotional that I can feel every emotion without even going through the experience myself. This superpower of feeling things deeply has a profound impact on my day-to-day life.

As you all know, in this fast-paced world, men and women are trying their best to compete and achieve equality. I agree when it comes to getting equal opportunities, but there are some areas where women’s intensity is much higher than men’s, especially when it comes to emotions. The way women feel... there’s very little chance a man would ever think like that.

You know, women like me sometimes get perceived as “needy”, women who melt when someone talks to them gently, with respect, love, and care. I’m being really honest: no amount of money, fame, or materialism can fulfill a woman’s desire to be heard and seen by the only person she’s in love with.

Women fall for men who are disciplined, who have a growth mindset, who respect the things around them. And to be honest, these traits are more emotional than they are characteristics, because in whatever we do, we have emotions connected to it whether its happiness, fear, sadness or excitement. I hope you understand what I’m trying to tell you.

In a world full of humans, we often run away from our emotions these days.

But maybe we shouldn’t. Maybe feeling deeply isn’t a weakness,it’s a gift whether you are a man or a women.

Thank you for reading 🌻

It’s the beginning of self-awareness.
The first time you ask yourself:
What do I want? What excites me? What doesn’t feel like me anymore?
The world feels new, full of possibilities. You're bold, curious, even a little delusional (in the best way). You act without overthinking, and that’s the magic of it.

But teenage years aren’t always soft.
Sometimes, they hit you with moments that leave marks, the kind that take years to understand, or never really fade.
Everyone’s teenage journey has its own twists, its own scars, its own quiet victories. And that’s what makes it worth remembering.

“A story to tell your future self, or maybe your grandkids someday, with a smile”. Haha

Today, being a teenager feels more like pressure than a phase.
The constant chase for “fast success,” the fear of being left behind, or not knowing the latest trend, it’s exhausting.
And sometimes, it makes you feel... not enough.

But let me say this,
Be ambitious. Dream loud. But stay grounded.
Don’t take what you have for granted. What’s normal for you might be a privilege for someone else.
Practice gratitude. Help when you can. Speak kindly to yourself, and to others.

Because “God is real.
The universe listens more than we think.
Your energy vibrates!

So, if you’re a teenager reading this, just know,
You don’t have to rush.
You don’t have to be perfect.
You just have to stay true, the rest will follow.

~M🌻

Thank you for reading :)

There was a time I didn’t even realise I had fallen into this trap, trusting everyone else’s opinions more than my own. Like many of us, I followed choices that weren’t mine, paths laid down by others, simply because I didn’t know how to trust me.

It wasn’t until I hit rock bottom, emotionally torn and mentally scattered, that I woke up.

It’s heartbreaking, really. We often don’t even notice when it’s happening. The slow, quiet silencing of our own voice.

But with time, the discomfort grows. And that ache?

It’s the universe trying to nudge you back to yourself.

In adulthood, even those who once ignored their inner voice begin to notice its whispers. You start to care. You reflect. You realise that maybe all this struggle isn’t because you're incapable—but because you've never been taught to believe in you.

We live in a world where we're told to be productive, multi-task, earn enough, survive first, then dream. Creators say, “Don’t leave your job until your passion pays enough.” Fair. But what about those who can’t get a job in the first place? Those stuck in-between trying to survive and yet aching to thrive?

Many of us weren’t taught self-trust.

We weren’t told that failure would visit, doubt will linger, and people will challenge our path.

But still, we must move.

To the one who feels stuck your story isn’t over.

Trust isn’t a switch. It’s a slow return. Start by listening. Start by choosing you again.

This is your reminder. And mine.

~M🌻

Thank you for reading:)

And in that failure, we begin to question was it even meant for me?

But here’s the truth we’re human.

We get tired, bored, even from what once lit our soul on fire.

That doesn’t mean we stop loving it.

It just means we need a pause.

A breath.

A moment to reflect and reset.

This is your reminder just as it is mine, to not give up.

Take your time, but come back.

Keep showing up for what you love, even with shaky hands.

That’s how we grow.

~M🌻

I kept asking for advice — from parents, friends, mentors — hoping someone else could tell me exactly what to do. But the more I listened, the more confused I became. Every new opinion added another layer of doubt. Instead of clarity, I felt stuck, helpless, and overwhelmed.

One day, I realized something important: no one else can live your life for you. No one else can feel your passion, your interests, or your fears the way you do. And no matter how well-meaning advice is, it’s just someone else’s perspective, not your truth.

The shift happened when I started making decisions based on what I genuinely cared about, rather than what others expected of me. It was scary. Sometimes I doubted myself. Sometimes things didn’t go as planned. But each time I made a choice that came from me, I grew stronger. I found grit, resilience, and a sense of ownership over my path.

Here’s what I’ve learned, and what I want to share with you:

3 Simple Steps to Start Trusting Your Own Decisions

1. Tune In to Yourself
   Before asking others, pause and ask: What do I really want? What sparks my interest or curiosity? Write it down, no matter how small or unclear it feels.

2. Limit the Noise
   It’s okay to seek advice, but set boundaries. Choose one or two trusted people whose opinions truly matter to you — and avoid overloading yourself with too many conflicting voices.

3. Accept Imperfection and Learn
   No decision is perfect. Mistakes are inevitable. Instead of fearing them, see each choice as an experiment — a step forward, a lesson, an opportunity to grow.

Making decisions on your own isn’t easy, especially when fear is loud. But it’s the foundation of freedom — freedom to live authentically, to pursue your passions, and to create a life you own.

If you’re struggling like I did, remember:

Your voice matters.

Your choices matter.

Trust yourself enough to take that first step.

Because at the end of the day, the greatest regret is not the wrong choice, but the fear of never choosing at all.

Thank you for reading :)

~M🌻

Have you ever wondered why we love to dream?

Why there's that one thought… one vision… that keeps replaying in your mind like a favorite song you never get tired of?

Sometimes, that dream comes true — slowly, quietly, and beautifully.

But sometimes… we get stuck there.
Caught between what we imagined and what life became.

As kids, we believed in our dreams with such wild confidence. No overthinking. No fear. No "what if." Just action — just pure belief. We didn’t worry about how it would happen; we just knew it would.

Other people’s opinions? They never mattered.
We didn’t second-guess ourselves. We just kept moving, one step at a time, full of hope.

But growing up changed that.
We got conditioned.
To fear. To doubt. To live safely. To stop trusting ourselves.
To label dreams as unrealistic and ambitions as too much.

Today, even when we feel sure — we hesitate. We second-guess.
We let the world talk us out of what our heart already knows.

So here’s your reminder:

Don’t forget that child inside you who believed without limits.
Trust your gut. Stand tall for your dream. Even if it feels distant right now.

Criticism will come. So will setbacks.
But the day you choose to believe in you — again — is the day everything begins to shift.

You’ll see clearly. You’ll feel lighter.
And your dream? It’ll start moving towards you, too.

Hold on.
Start again.
This time, with faith in yourself.

Thank you for reading :)

~M🌻

"My birthday".
The 6-year-old Manya in me would wish herself at midnight, eat the first piece of cake before anyone offered, and grin with chocolate all over her face like it was the best day on Earth.

And you know what?
I’m still that girl.
Still cheering for myself when no one else claps.
Still lighting up inside when something matters to me just me.
So today, I’m raising a toast and a big slice of cake to her!

Happy Birthday, little Manya❤️

Keep your sparkle.
Keep your voice.
And never stop being excited...
even if the world forgets to be.

~ M 🌻

Well, yesterday 5th April 2025 something shifted in me.

It was my first time attending a TEDx event, and not just anywhere: TEDxKIITUniversity.

I remember entering the auditorium with zero expectations, just pure curiosity.

The red and black vibe, the stage lit with that iconic TEDx glow, and an energy in the air that felt quietly powerful. I found a seat, took a deep breath, and let the experience begin.

Five speakers took the stage.

Each one, so different yet somehow deeply connected in spirit.

The first, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, made me question what real service means, how courage isn’t always loud.

Dr. Suman Chakraborty came next his take on using science for compassion reminded me that brilliance means nothing if it can’t reach people.

Then came Elwinder Singh, showing how startups rooted in empathy can simplify lives.

Partha Pratim Das Mahapatra taught me how breaking the rules, when done with purpose, can set you free.

And finally, Aditya Kodmur, a Guinness World Record-holding magician—who didn’t just perform magic, but made me believe in the magic of belief.

I also met the warm-hearted Shreya Raj from the TEDxKIITU team, kind, calm, and full of clarity.

Watching her and the whole team hold space for such a powerful event was inspiring.

I walked out not just with notes and pictures, but with perspective.

Because that day, sitting there quietly, I realized:
Some days don’t just pass by—they plant something in you.
And you grow without even noticing it.

Thank you for reading :)

~M🌻

It was one of those phrases that sounded nice but felt distant—something that worked for others but maybe not for me.

“It might take time, but it will give you results.” I heard it again and again until, eventually, I started believing it.

I decided to put it to the test.

I applied it to my workouts, my Substack posts, and my LinkedIn writing. Every day, I reminded myself: Yes, this will grow. Yes, I’m going to get better at this. Yes, my efforts will compound.

At first, it was hard.

There were days when I felt like I wasn’t making progress—like my words weren’t reaching anyone, or my body wasn’t changing.

But I kept showing up. I stuck to the action. And now?

I truly believe in the momentum of doing.

Each small step I took added up, even when I didn’t see immediate results.

So to all of you working hard toward something—don’t lose hope.

There will be days when you feel like giving up, but on those days, remember this,

Every effort you make is adding to your momentum.

Each time you show up, you’re fueling that invisible force that will eventually push you forward.

Your future self is counting on you.

Keep going.

Keep building.

Keep believing.

~M🌻

Thank you for reading :)

You’ve just scratched the surface.

Yes, teenage years come with their own storms, lessons, and emotions, but don’t let them convince you that the journey is over.

Instead, see this as a phase where you can rediscover that childhood excitement.

There’s still so much to explore, so many skills to learn, so many experiences waiting for you.

So, don’t let yourself grow “too old” too soon.

Take a moment, sit with yourself, and ask What else can I do?

What else excites me?

Find that spark again, because life isn’t about knowing everything,

It’s about continuously learning, growing, and moving forward.

Thank you for reading:)

~M 🌻

You sit with yourself, and for the first time, you really hear your thoughts. The distractions that once shielded you from your own mind are no longer there. You start to notice patterns—how you react, what triggers your emotions, the cycles you unknowingly repeat. The little things you used to ignore suddenly stand out.

For me, living alone wasn’t just about physical solitude; it was about facing parts of myself I never had to before. I always had an anxious attachment to my loved ones. The idea of being without them felt unbearable—lonely, scary, almost like something was missing inside me. I used to think that if I wasn’t surrounded by people, I would crumble.

But something changed.

At first, I resisted the loneliness, tried to escape it. But no matter how much I distracted myself, it was still there, waiting. So, I stopped running. I sat with it. I let myself feel it. And slowly, I started understanding myself in ways I never had before.

I saw how much of my happiness I had tied to others, how I feared being alone not because I disliked my own company, but because I had never truly learned how to enjoy it. I recognized the emotional patterns that repeated in my life—the fear of abandonment, the constant need for reassurance. But as time passed, something shifted.

I started enjoying my solitude. The quiet didn’t feel empty anymore; it felt peaceful. I noticed things about myself—how I think, what I love, the small joys I had never paid attention to before. I learned to sit with my emotions without needing someone else to validate them.

Living alone became less about loneliness and more about self-awareness. It gave me clarity. It made me stronger. It taught me that I am whole, even on my own.

Of course, there are still moments when I miss the comfort of people, when I long for deep conversations and shared laughter. But I’ve realized that being alone isn’t the same as being lonely. And now, instead of fearing solitude, I embrace it.

Living alone has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. It forced me to meet myself, to understand who I am beyond the noise of the world. And in that journey, I found something invaluable—me.

So if you’re scared of being alone, take it as an invitation. An invitation to know yourself, to face yourself, to love yourself. Because once you do, solitude won’t feel like an absence. It’ll feel like home.

Thank you for reading:)

~M🌻

#SelfDiscovery #LivingAlone #SolitudeHealing #GrowthJourney

While our comfort zone is perfect for rest, it’s not the place where success is built.

It’s natural for us, as humans, to seek security and avoid risks, but staying in this state for too long leads to stagnation.

If we want to achieve something meaningful, we must embrace discomfort, challenges, and even failures because they shape us into stronger, wiser individuals.

Key Takeaways:

- Comfort zones provide rest, but not progress – If you want more from life, step out and explore new paths.

- Ambition without action leads nowhere – Dreaming big is great, but without effort, it remains just a dream.

- Challenges make us stronger – Every difficulty teaches us something valuable.

- Taking risks leads to new opportunities – You never know what’s possible until you try.

- Keep moving forward with grit – Success is a journey, not a destination.

So, let’s embrace discomfort, chase growth, and push beyond our limits because the best things in life are always on the other side of fear.

Thank you for reading :)

~M 🌻

My heart didn’t belong to just one passion, it thrived on exploring multiple interests.

I won’t deny that mastering a skill is important, but when a child is still discovering their likes and dislikes, why are they pressured to choose just one thing?

Society often discourages multi-passionate kids.

Instead of nurturing their curiosity, they compare them to the “studious” child who excels in academics.

What about the effort of the child who wants to learn, explore, and create in different ways?

Why don’t we appreciate their curiosity instead of limiting it?

If you’re a parent, teacher, or guardian, let your child wander through their passions.

Let them paint today, dance tomorrow, and learn music the next day.

They will find their own way.

Some of the world’s greatest minds weren’t limited to one skill, they explored, experimented, and created.

So, to every kid who has been told they have “too many hobbies” don’t stop.

Your curiosity is your biggest strength.

Keep exploring, keep learning, and one day, you’ll connect the dots in a way no one else can.

Thank you for reading :)

~M 🌻

Women are, without a doubt, the most emotionally complex creatures in the world.

Our hearts beat with feeling, not practicality. We thrive on emotion, listening to our hearts more than our minds, acting with care and nurturing without any selfishness.

We pour ourselves into the smallest details to make everything perfect, but when things don’t align with our emotional expectations, even the smallest triggers can stir us.

Our emotions are not just fleeting, they flow through us, like the blood circulating in our veins.

The feelings we experience are deeply integrated into our bodies, moving us physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Being a girl with such a big, emotional heart is both a gift and a challenge.

It brings with it a lot of misunderstandings, often being misjudged as dramatic or over-sensitive.

We are accused of feeling too much, but it’s not easy to navigate a world that sometimes takes our vulnerability for granted.

We are often the ones who give first, who love unconditionally, even when it’s not returned in the same measure.

We’ll keep people-pleasing, hoping to make others feel better, even at the cost of our own emotional well-being.

And yet, we still show up, because expressing our emotions keeps us human, it keeps us alive and present.

Being a girl is a blessing, a unique strength that allows us to not only experience the world deeply but also to create and nurture life itself.

Despite the challenges, there’s a power in being emotionally present, in loving fearlessly, and in knowing that our feelings, though complex, make us beautifully alive.

~M🌻

Thank you for reading :)

Most of us are wired to seek stability, to crave the comfort of knowing what’s next. But life?

Life doesn’t come with a roadmap.

The truth is, uncertainty isn’t here to break you, it’s here to shape you.

It teaches you how to handle the unknown, how to make decisions when nothing is clear, and most importantly, how to trust yourself.

Every uncertain moment you survive makes you braver.

Every leap of faith you take, every step into the unknown, is a testament to your courage.

Because uncertainty is not the enemy, it’s the bridge between who you are and who you’re meant to be.

And here’s the most important part, when you learn how to navigate through uncertainty, don’t keep it to yourself.

Share your lessons, your strength, and your wisdom with those who are struggling.

Because the purpose of life isn’t just to find your way, it’s to help others find theirs.

Embrace the unknown.

Walk through the fog.

Trust that every challenge is an opportunity.

And when you make it through, be the light for someone else.

Thank you for reading:)

~M 🌻

#EmbraceTheUnknown #CourageOverFear #TrustTheProcess #LessonsOfLife

Some days, you feel invincible, and other days, you wonder if you'll ever be enough.

The uncertainty of it all can be overwhelming.

For some, there are people mentors, friends, family who help navigate the storms, who remind you that you're not alone.

They hold your hand, guide you through the chaos, and make the path a little easier.

And for others, it's different.

You figure things out on your own, stumble, fall, and pick yourself up over and over again.

But you know what? Both journeys are valid.

The only difference is "the pace"some learn faster with help, while others take their time. But in the end,

we all grow.

In this era of your life, I want you to listen to yourself. Your gut feeling might whisper uncomfortable truths the kind you don’t want to hear, but exactly what you need to.

Trust it. Let it guide you. You are far stronger and wiser than you think.

And amidst it all, remember you are beautiful just as you are.

Don’t let social media define your worth or steal your innocence.

The right things will happen at the right time.

There’s no rush, no competition.

Just focus on loving yourself a little more each day.

This journey? It’s yours to embrace. And trust me, you’re doing just fine.

Thank you for reading:)

~M 🌻

#TeenageYears #YouAreEnough #TrustYourJourney #LoveYourself