The one who
charts his own path
keeps the child in him alive
touches lives
spreads smiles across the miles
follows his heart
dares to dream
pumps up his adrenaline
enlivens each moment
creates imprints in the sands of time
nourishes his soul
practices gratitude
connects with people
only then
he is alive and living
else,
he only exists!
Most of us are existing, I guess π
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Sadly so Vandana!
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How true, Radhika! Aptly expressed. β€οΈ
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Thanks Punam π
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My pleasure. π
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Well written, Radhika. We must make every day counts! β€
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I agree Miriam ππ»π. Thanks
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Youβre welcome, Radhika. π
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Oh how important it is for one to understand this difference! Lovely piece!
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Thank you Shreya. Caught in the rigmarole of life, we hardly give it a thought.
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Very very true..if only it were a child’s play to live life, being fully alive π€π€
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Thanks Deepika.
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Good one , Radha.
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Many thanks Yasmin!
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Living to “nourishing the soul”….. so meaningful. such a sublime thought….
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Thank you so much π
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Beautiful Rhadika. Maybe we need to adopt a childβs view of wonder of life
and so live instead of existing. I am a great believer in this attitude.
Just existing could lead to depression and loss of vitality.
Miriam
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Absolutely Miriam. We get so accustomed to the mundane that life becomes mere existence for us.
I am glad that you bring in much more to the quality of your life. Wishing you many more moments of celebration in your lifeβ₯οΈ
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True and apt words composed for a man who is really alive and not living an illusion. Lovely, Radhika ππππ
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Thank you so much Kamal π
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Welcome ππππ Radhika
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What a beautiful distinction youβve made, R! And yet we prefer to just exist β why so? What is it that weβre afraid of β disappointment, inability, failure, or simply change itself?
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Thanks N. Many of us have been moulded to live life in a certain way. So i guess stepping out of it becomes a challenge. We accept the routine and carry on.
But, I am happy to see the younger generation breaking stereotypes living life following their heart’s passion, living each moment to the fullest.
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Very true, R. But then there is a fine line between living life to the fullest and being a rebel β which is seen rising at an alarming rate in todayβs generation. Striking a balance between being conservative and progressive is easier said than done. But I guess here the upbringing comes into play and, once again, it is up to us to groom the next gen as best we can!
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Hmm…yes. Our younger generation is a mix of both. On one hand we see some of the youth going totally astray while on the other hand many of them are very conscientious. Like you rightly said it is what values we inculcate in them matters. We need to shift our focus from materialistic achievement to a more holistic one.
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So so true. One should always keep the child alive in them. Cause the true essence of life in understood by kids only.
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And then we kill that essence in them as they grow, isn’t that sad?
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Yes thatβs true.
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Your words ring true, Radhika. All it takes is a smile, a hug and reaching out but it seems that is becoming a lost art! Thank you for participating.
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Wonderful expressed Radhika, Cheers!!!
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Thanks Paulo
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I believe this post has made to feel proud for those who really lives
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Am sure one will feel alive being able to live each moment to the fullest.
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True distinction between exiting and living. Living needs to be practiced every day. Great reminder.
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Thank you Pallavi
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This was beautifully expressed ππ»
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Thank you
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You’re always welcomeπ do visit my blog if you can as I’m new here πππ»
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So true!
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