A to Z Challenge 2022 – Nature and I


Don’t you think many of us restrict or limit our growth by boundaries we set for ourselves? Man is blessed with boundless potential. Yet the fear of failure, self-imposed barriers and doubts curtail his growth. Snug and cozy in his self-created comfort zone, hesitation greets his step outside of it. The mind holds on to the “what ifs” before giving it a try.
When I see the birds fly across the blue skies, it reinforces my belief that that we too are blessed with abilities in abundance. When the fledglings are ready, the mother pushes them out of their nest. The little ones instinctively flap their wings and fly into the sky, overcoming fear, slowly but steadily gaining confidence, before soaring into the vast open sky.
“There is freedom waiting for you on the breeze of the sky, and you ask, “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” Erin Hanson
The flying birds are a good reminder for me to let go my apprehensions and dare myself to take my feet off the ground.
“The reason birds can fly and we can’t, is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” J. M. Barrie
captive dreams absolved
avian inspiration
the flight to freedom
All I need to do is, shrug off the self-doubts infringing into my mind. Soaring into the limitless expanse is a dream which I can realize, if I believe in it.
Like Rumi rightly said, “You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through?”
You can read my earlier posts of the challenge here.
Wonderful post Radhika! I loved the quotes! Self doubts are the biggest deterrent to success.. imho!
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Exactly Archana. Glad you enjoyed the quotes. Thanks a lot!!
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I love Rumi’s quotes – They make me sail through many times. Your post reminds one to take that flight boldly no matter what . Great post to read today. Much needed one for me and great quotes make this post much better
good day
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Rumi has showered us with a storehouse of amazing quotes for any situation. Glad you found it a good reminder Afshan. Thank you so much!
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An inspiring post. I had a young child say to me today “if I were me full out” and proceeded to tell me who he’d be. How I’d like for all of us to be ourselves full out – without the self-imposed boundaries. Your poem is lovely. May we always know we have wings.
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The quote by Erin Hanson is a personal favourite. Had written a post on it sometime ago.https://www.instagram.com/p/CTY3XICPJdc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Yes, our self-created boundaries can mislead and limit our growth in such a huge way.
But here’s a paradox.
Boundaries are good when we need to draw our lines and protect ourselves from getting drawn into what isn’t for us – around people and situations. That’s my perception. Also at the same time to fly unbridled like the lark and nudge our children to also find their way by letting them move out of the comfort zone can be an eye opener and reclaiming at the same time.
I’m in awe with all your posts Radhika.
Thank you for giving my morning a fresh new lease.
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Natasha, you’ve summarized the essence of my thoughts so well.
When to draw the line and where to step beyond that line, is an instinct we should strive to develop. Once we quell the popping of “What ifs” in our minds, we are good to take on anything. And yes, parents should step out of their protective parenting style to give wings to their children to soar in the blue yonder.
Thanks dear for sharing your wonderful thoughts on my posts. Have a lovely day 🙂
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Beautiful message of courage and faith. Thanks Radhika
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Thank you Sadje!
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Always my pleasure
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A beautiful post Radhika..full of motivation… Thank you. ❤️
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Thanks a lot Kirti ❤ !
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Hi Radhika,
We are the freedom and we are the society. If we want to fly, we are the ones who fill each other with what will people say? What will he or she think about me? For society to change, we need to change. One step at a time, one person at a time.
Limitless freedom. It reminds me of the song — panchi, pawan, nadiya — koi sarhad na inhe roke…
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One step at a time, one person at a time….well said Swati. What ifs…are the greatest hurdle in our path to try out anything new or different. Once we overcome that, there is a lot more we can experience.
Ah, that a beautiful melody with meaningful and motivating lyrics. 🙂 Thanks Swati, humming it 🙂
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Beautiful… What if we fly! We do tend to often not do things because of the fear of failure. But it is so liberating when we try something new!
Hope you check out my A-Z challenge posts in which I am trying to have every sentence of the story (one chapter a day) start with the letter of the day https://momandideas.com/
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Yes, overcoming that fear is truly liberating. Thanks so much and yes i am enjoying reading your story. Very ingenious creativity, I must say 👍🏻
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An inspiring post, Radhika. It lifted my spirits. ❤ How sad it would be to die, never having fully lived.!
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Absolutely Cheryl. Thanks so much. Have a lovely day ❤️
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you captured the essence of flight and taking chances so eloquently Radhika. Gorgeous!💖
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Thanks a lot Cindy 💖
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I really liked your perspective. Fear of failure inhibits us from being our best.
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Glad to hear that. Thank you
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Interesting and profound poem, Radhika. Faith and courage in your words.
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Thank you Kamal
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You are welcome Radhika.
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Reblogged this on Janet’s Thread 2 and commented:
Thoughts to ponder.
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Thanks a lot Janet for the re blog!
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True freedom isn’t free.
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Very inspiring! I appreciate your positive perspective.
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Thank you so much!
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An inspiring and powerful post.
🙏❤
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Thanks Komalijeet ❣️
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True and inspiring words. Now I am having new experiences because of the new step I took through the online world.
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Thanks a lot dear Meenakshi ❤️
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I always loved this line: “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” Thanks for sharing. splendid. xoxo
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Glad you liked that quote Selma. Thanks a lot❤️
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So true – freedom is available, and it is a cultivated practice because of how we ourselves limit it.
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Many thanks Pragalbha
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