School
January and February 2025: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
I messed up. In complete honesty, 2025 has been a whirlwind of difficulties and lessons that have humbled me in its entirety. Though lasting only two months in its stretch, I have danced through the storms that have wearied the brevity of my soul. Some days were radiating with a sense of hope and oozing peace that displayed the possibility of a bright future, while others had a sense of doom, the kind of despair that doesn't go away with a full night's sleep, or ice cream or a warm bubble bath. It is the kind of tiredness that lingers onto your soul in its deepest trench, leaving no room for any light to enter.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Confessions
The Pain Echoed by That Laughter...
The Pain Echoed by That Laughter... School days—an era of innocence, a sky painted with endless memories, and the silent blooming of unspoken dreams. These years carve countless imprints on the heart, some fading with time, others remaining as scars that never truly heal.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Confessions
Unwavering Dedication to the Goal… Towards the Peak of Success!
Unwavering Dedication to the Goal… Towards the Peak of Success! is a journey filled with struggles. Along the way, there are many twists and turns—some easy, some difficult, some joyful, and some painful. But the moment a person remains dedicated to their goal, their journey toward success truly begins. My success, my goal—and I am always ready to pursue it!
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Confessions
Sipping Wisdom: A Personal Journey of Meeting My Younger Self Over Coffee
The air permeated a sense of calmness and stillness as I entered the coffee shop ten minutes late, I saw my younger self sitting there reading a book as she was sipping on her favourite caramel ice cream latte. Engrossed in her tale, she scrunched her nose as she did not like a particular stance of the story, I smiled with a serenity-filled eye as I saw the beauty of innocence brimming in her eyes. Hurrying across the table I told her sorry I was late and she said it was no problem. She asked me what I would like to have and I ordered an iced mocha frappuccino as she made room for me to sit alongside her on the table.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Confessions
From the Storm of Failure to the Peak of Success!
From the Storm of Failure to the Peak of Success! Life is an unending stream of struggles. Every individual experiences success at some point, but before reaching that destination, they must navigate the rough paths of failure. Some people succumb to failure, while others use it as a stepping stone toward greatness. As for me, I have made a firm decision—I will be successful because failure does not scare me!
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Confessions
Breaking Tradition: A Brown Girl’s Journey to Self-Discovery
The Weight of Expectations Growing up in a culture where tradition dictates your every move can feel like walking a path already carved by ancestors, with no room for detours. For many brown girls, particularly in South Asian, Middle Eastern, or other conservative communities, life is mapped out from birth—education, marriage, family, and servitude to expectations. The pressure to conform can be suffocating, leaving little room for self-exploration and personal ambition.
By Vincent Otiri11 months ago in Confessions
Unwavering Dedication… A Journey to the Pinnacle of Success!
Unwavering Dedication… A Journey to the Pinnacle of Success! Life is a journey filled with struggles, challenges, and countless twists and turns. Some paths are smooth, while others are riddled with obstacles. Some moments bring immense joy, while others test our resilience with pain and hardship. However, the moment a person decides to remain steadfast in pursuit of their goal, their journey toward success truly begins.
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Confessions
Confessions of a Liar
So, it's confession time. While I am sure that most people that follow my scribblings, poetic etchings and stories will not be so fickle to stop subscribing and reading because of this, there is the potential that you might. I have made peace with that.
By Paul Stewart11 months ago in Confessions
From the Storms of Failure to the Peak of Success
From the Storms of Failure to the Peak of Success Life is a continuous battle, a journey filled with obstacles that test our determination and resilience. Every individual aspires to achieve success, but before reaching that pinnacle, one must endure the harsh trials of failure. While some people crumble under the weight of setbacks, others use them as stepping stones to greatness. I have made my decision—I will succeed, for failure does not frighten me!
By Dipak Pawar11 months ago in Confessions
The Rebellious Spirit of a Brown Girl. Top Story - February 2025.
I belong to India where a lot of expectations are placed on brown girls. It entails carrying the burden of the "good girl" stereotype all the time. Society expects me to prioritize other people's viewpoints over my own, frequently at the expense of my goals and ambitions. It is rebellion to defend myself. Even if it costs me to respect people who are trying to destroy my life, I must keep quiet and listen. A girl already had so much pressure the day she was born. But what about the boys? Brown girls are always instructed to sit properly, not laugh loudly, not talk to boys and always be docile and soft. Why is a girl's gender the requirement to clean the house or be in the kitchen?
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Confessions
