Tag: life

Overcoming Social Media Addiction: Small Steps

Daily writing prompt
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life?
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Hey…

I hope all of you are doing really well…!

There is a need for each and every one to improve themselves,
it might be something that is well within your reach or maybe requires some effort,
maybe a lot of it,
if you’re starting from zero,
but that’s how the efforts are made,
and they give you the fruits of all the time you put in…

I really wish to be less addicted to things,
I am very much addicted to social media apps,
Instagram and such,
and they have been cutting into my time;

The time,
I have to provide towards another aspects of life,
My family,
My life
Friends and other personal aspects of my life,
there has been nothing but efforts from my side,
but,
I cannot afford to give it up too,
because a lot of work happens there also that’s how we are connected to each other,
because of many such reasons,
I cannot give up social media…

This too being a part of social media,
but,
the place that you call home,
consider home,
one cannot defame it,
can they…?

There are others like,
lower screen time,
not using it at all at or before bed time or during eating,
and many other things like making a reminder of tasks that you have to accomplish during the day,
making your bed,
taking the morning walk or the workout;

and one must do things to move ahead and be a better version of self,
that’s how we all move ahead…

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

With a phone in this hand,
I watch as things,
some important,
other non-important ones pile up:

On setting reminders and snoozing them from hours on time,
and after that,
contemplating the life choices that led to this point,
I look at the screen,
a blank one,
a reminder pops us,
yet again;

Take a break,
scroll the app that you like,
A sly laughter leaves my face as,
I go in the balcony and in my hand a light,
A spark is heard,
and smoke rises,
easing my mind…

13/05/2025
The Power of Positive Influence in Life

Daily writing prompt
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life.
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Hey…

I hope you all are doing well…

This prompt is one of the good ones,
someone who had a positive impact on my life,
this sparks numerous questions because there have been equally or more who have had a negative impact on me and my life and given me ideas to live a life much better than how they shall ever live…

I’ll share one of each;

I got a chance of meeting one such person with whom I’m still in contact with,
I just talked to them a few minutes back,
I wish for them to prosper and have a beautiful life forever,
The exams that they’re preparing for,
I hope from the bottom of my heart that they achieve what they want in life,
(Even if I won’t be a part of their life if they achieve their dreams i shall remember them forever…)

She studies a subject that we both have undying love for,
and that’s how we connected,
on finding that she studies it,
and I have a keen interest for it,
Our conversations happen on and around the same topic,
and we both learn and love it,
when both of us love and grow from our astute and very niche observations…

That’s the type of conversations I wanted to have forever,
and on finding someone who does makes my life much better and worth living;

She has been the one,
and the only one for whom i shall continue to write,
because her words of praise aren’t just there to fill a void,
but,
they help me by giving me an inspiration and a will to continue forever…
and i hope they will forever….

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

There was something bugging me,
I was in my home,
One place that’s considered safe,
I was trembling,
Looking for someone,
Something there…

What was it,
I couldn’t put my hand on it…!

And all I could do was shake and tremble,
And tell those around me,
Nothing…

I’m good,
I’m all good,
Everything’s alright as I looked at myself,
In the mirror,
I saw the horror within my eyes..

12/05/2025
Freedom: A Thought-Provoking Daily Writing Prompt

Daily writing prompt
What does freedom mean to you?
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Hey…

I hope you all are doing well and are safe…!

This prompt is a good one of the good one,
because it comes at a time when whole of the world has their eyes on our nation,
the India-Pakistan at the brink of war,
the tiff escalating and de-escalating within a span of few hours,
constant black outs at the border region,
shells,
blanks,
broken drones and such,
their scraps and some live ones are found here and there…

Freedom means right to,
Think,
Speak &
Act however one wants,

ALSO,
in a state of not being captive or enslaved…

BUT;
Doesn’t that mean we have to keep ourselves in check,
according to the people who are around us too…?

Look at it from a point where,
you have to follow HOA rules,
They aren’t there to make your personal life better,
But,
in a collective way they help in taking care of the whole association,
by setting rules and guidelines to follow,
NO matter how much it screams a violation of your freedom,
I MEAN COME ON,
Trash can outside after 11 am attracts a fine,
it shouldn’t be outside obstructing view of the property which we paid…?
HUH???

But,
These small rules help keep the value and the look of the property to the max…
same way,
Someone cites their freedom,
for being oppressive towards others,
owning slaves and the ripple effect that we see even this day Amongst those who owned them…!

For them,
Someone who has been oppressed their view of freedom is much different from someone who hasn’t been ;
But,
Isn’t that a conversation for some other time…?

Freedom for a writer and a person who has been expressive means different from someone who has been an introvert and keeps to themselves,
they have a need to be out and see things various ones from a perspective different from everyone…!

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

A lone bird,
enjoys freedom.

It takes flight,
on seeing the horizon clear and blue,
as it flaps the wings,
The crisp sound echoes,
fluttering for a moment as it gains some momentum,
within moments the free bird,
with a free will,
goes from sitting on a branch,
to
gaining height that we can’t reach,
until its existence is lost,
moments before it becomes a right tick,
like we used to in art classes…

Isn’t this the type of freedom we all once wanted,
when we were little…?

11/05/2025
Controversial Opinions: The Impact of Public Figures

Daily writing prompt
What public figure do you disagree with the most?
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Hi….

I hope all of you are doing well…!

This question comes a time that is so fragile,
with a fight that goes on the border region,
turning into a full-blown war as each day proceeds,
but,
across this,
the one who faces all of the heat are those who are in the region of crossfire,
the people who existed and continue to exist within the 0 to 50 km range of the borders,
and from their point,
just existing,
living their lives has become a problem,
that won’t go anywhere anytime soon,
but,
the reason for this full-blown fight-off,
the reason that some “terrorists”,
took innocent lives at a place that apparently had no army presence which it needed to have being the sensitive nature of the territory that it is,
but
who had to make sure the enemy presence was there or nor?
who had to make sure that the army personnel were already present there to ensure safety of the territory and any person who were to be there…

What,
do you have any answer than those whom we appointed,
who became these ministers,
who are at a place that we consider they achieve to serve,
but,
they’re there to fill their pockets,
the immense greed that takes over their mind and body,
and,
let situations like this happen,
where people like you and I become the one who gets caught,
loses their lives,
and then,
hangs a photo of those whom we lost,
considered as victims of the war…

This post became dark really quickly,
but,
the type of person one becomes after joining politics,
no matter how clean or good they are,
they become the type of evil where things like these become,
happening that are imminent,
they can’t ever be avoided,
But can’t they,
If precautionary measures would have been there well in advance…?

A thought…

Love Waakiye 🤍

From the comfort of your homes,
The four walls within which you feel safe,
The word WAR feels like something that should have already started,
but,
For you and me,
it’s all in the news,
not something that has bothered us even a single bit…

But,
What about those who are involved in it,
Those who live in the area that has seen shellings,
their sleep disrupted by constant bombings,
As they’re awoken by a bomb blasting near them,
In their vicinity,
as they try to sleep their way through it all…?

10/05/2025
Choosing an Unorthodox Career Path

Daily writing prompt
What is your career plan?
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Hey…

I hope all of you are doing well…

I guess today’s prompt would work the best with those who are passing their 12th grade exams after which they’ll be going to attend the college of their choice that supports their streams.
or entering into 11th grade where they have to make a choice between choosing their major,
It would be between science, commerce or humanities…;

As for me,
my story is a really weird one,
a commerce major,
who scored in low eighties,
and the type of education system we have,
they cherish marks more than the individual’s abilities more,
being a pass out of one of the better schools in my area,
everyone had more expectations,
BUT,
Something that isn’t stressed is the family’s (WANTS AND DREAMS) to be on with their child’s….

Choosing an unorthodox career path,
and getting next to no support from them,
not as a new found adult,
but,
monetary too,
when I was promised it too,
just because our dream didn’t align…

SO,
long story short,
taking open courses,
where i was handed out the syllabus and exams happened once a year without any classes to go to,
And,
on securing a bachelor’s degree in commerce all the while working in a family-owned industrial business,
where working by hand was of utmost importance,
(TO learn the basic things Because i wasn’t from the field…)

Alongwith that I found this precious skill of being capable to pen down my thoughts and feelings,
which has been growing ever since i started…

So much to career plan,
this and that…
😂

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

The feeling that this photo sparks is something that can’t be recreated,
being there in a place that exists on this earth,
but even heaven won’t be a match of it.
My village Panjab,
the greens of trees and still budding crops,
The gold of fully ripe wheat takes my heart away,
the pure white sunlight blessing all of these and helping them in reaching the right color and their ripeness,
so,
they shall be ready for harvest…
A dream comes true
all of it…

09/05/2025
Are You a Leader or Follower? Discover the Truth

Daily writing prompt
Are you a leader or a follower?
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Hey…

I hope each one of you reading this are doing well…

This is the first time I disagree with the prompt,
because there should be both the qualities in a person;

They should be capable of leading as well,
and even be quick to follow when they come across a concept that is unknown to them,
or if you have less information on,

because all of us are humans,
we have limits,
limits to our knowledge and capabilities,
which makes us different from each other…

There are times that I’ve led people on with these words,
giving them vivid stories to read,
also live in,
but,
I was led on by them too,
when they provided me an insight into a concept that was foreign to me…

For example,
A person,
Whom I cherish,
told me about her life,
How her mother separated from their family,
brutally which led to her forming extreme issues,
but,
the story of the said person is coming out of it is so brave,
that,
it makes all of the other problems seem small…

There’s no such thing as being a leader,
without being a follower first,
You followed someone footsteps,
even if you are unaware that you did,
IT HAPPENED,
You unknowingly followed and aren’t aware,
OR
knowingly followed but choose not to admit,
because you think it makes you a smaller person….
BUT;
the day you admit to this,
is when the real growth happens…

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

07/05/2025
Why Quality Matters: My Favorite Brands Explained

Daily writing prompt
What are your favorite brands and why?
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Hey…

I hope you all are doing well…!

The prompts these days are getting better and personal day by day,
but,
that gives us a chance to self reflect and retrospect,
the things that we liked or helped us change our paths after finding out wrong or bad ones…

For the brands that are my favorite,
I generally prefer good quality clothes that are going to last me a while,
even if I have to spend much on them initially,
for example
I’ll buy an Adidas T and track pants,
and on the other hand,
ill thrift some good quality t and lower that cost much less but they’ll give my me a fresh perspective with colors that aren’t available normally…

I’m very picky about my shoes,
let me tell you all this…

Once I entered Zara and bought a shoe that had various colors,
which appear clown like now,
Once i entered a Levi’s store and bought a pair of black shoe and i still wear it till date,
even if it’s past its expiration date…😂
You’ll find a few nike(s),
which I ROCK,
along with that you will find some campus(es),
which provide comfort and support to my foot all day long…!

Being a tech savvy person,
I have a laptop (Lenovo),
using One plus phone( quality of which has deteriorated from the rigorous way i use it…)
Because both of them are easy to navigate through,
and help me get things done easy and faster than the competitors…

This is more than enough details for the time being,
I feel like exposing a layer of myself after writing this one,
But,
this shall live on with me and forever I shall remember them…

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

The duality of life,
having been on all four sides of this image,
has given me perspective beyond life itself,
1)waiting for my metro and to take this photo was a coincidence in itself,
2)waiting for the metro with a certain someone that completes me,
3)going away to those who help me live in this bitter life like the person in the left,
and
4)viewing this all from a perspective the person who was sitting right next to me
who isn’t a part of this pic…!

05/05/2025
From Scrolling to Creating: My Social Media Shift

How do you use social media?

Hey

I hope all of you are doing well…!

The use of social media has changed significantly for me in the past couple of years.
From the outside perspective,
it would look like a drastic change.

Earlier I used to spend a lot of time on social media.
I was just scrolling away from one app to another.
but,
these days it’s the polar opposite…

Any spare time I have is spent jotting down ideas.
I feel these ideas will hit the right bone,
or they will help develop my consciousness.
This will give me a better insight into someone’s life…

Initially,
I used it just to chat my time away.
But
this social media has helped me meet beautiful souls who aren’t just expressive.
They are also much better writers than I am.
Because of social media,
we managed to connect with each other.

I would be here writing, editing, and making images just for my social media handles.
Also, I would also be working on my blog.
It was like shooting arrows in the dark…

I still haven’t got used to the type of change it has brought.
I have had to undergo many changes to become a better version of myself.
All for the best,
isn’t it …?

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

What we see here is an effort to grow from a point where even the mere thought of existence is a threat,
but here we still are,
still trying to make the best out of the situation that this life throws us in,
and just like this bud growing from a crack in the wall,
this seed has had a life too,
and,
I wish to hear his side of the story too…

30/04/2025
How Emojis Reflect Our Emotions and Memories

What are your favorite emojis?

Hey,
I hope all of you are doing well!!!

I guess you’re reading this on a Sunday afternoon or morning (or even late Saturday night,
to those who just came home after enjoying the weekend…!

This came to me as such a curveball because i don’t use much of any emojis,
because these words portray the message that i have in my mind in a crystal clear way;

On looking at my phone’s emoji section i see some that I have used in the past and I shall give you a roundabout

😂
With the absolute saddest resting b face i send this one,
when something is really hilarious,
and i feel like i have to show laughter…

☕
The only thing that i live by these days,
a good cup of coffee/tea that wakes me up and give me a will to live,
a new one every morning…

🤍
Do you ever feel like this,
what do you think this means to you..?
To me it feels like the white heart is a meaning of peace and doesn’t carry the same meaning as the red one that gives off any unwanted ideas,
it signifies absence of disruption,
and focuses on the essence of self…
i.e.
understanding the need to reach stability, before disrupting someone’s…

😇
the ever grateful one,
who feels blessed even in all of the stresses that he endures,
just because he trusts that his efforts shall be paid off…

🎗️
The yellow reminder ribbon
This one will go with me forever and,

ITS A REQUEST KEEP THIS ONE TO YOURSELF TOO…
the significance of yellow reminder ribbon goes beyond life itself,
it helps you to remember your goals, ideas;
the thoughts that keep you alive,
what makes you,
you;

Your real version…

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye

The image that i took with the timestamp on that too..
Do you ever think how something like a photo can help you relive a memory?
Also according to me, black and white helps in giving the image a life that is only understood either if you were at the place where the photo was taken or;
it helps us to have our mind fill in the dark and light shades with the colors that we see fit…?
isn’t it???

27/04/2025
A Journey Through Life’s Stories

Daily writing prompt
What topics do you like to discuss?
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Hey,
I hope you all are doing well…!

Today’s prompt forced me into exploring my notes app and the pad that I carry on me,
he|| even the conversations I’ve had with people up until this point…

It was and has been a fever dream of sorts,
I’ve talked on human psychology (of all age),

I’ve talked about love,
pretty vocal about two people meeting and some intimate scenes too,
(I don’t know if they are safe to upload here…?)

I’ve talked about addiction (its consequences too…)
and numerous stories about people finding true love,
some about losing their better halves,
and many losing their lives too…

There were many a things that shaped me into who i am today and i utilize them wholly
even the little things that i see as I’m driving from or to work…

But all of this for a cause greater than life itself,
to provide each and every one of you a version of life that’s unseen from a place that isn’t explored by many,
even if we all have it,
what we call our mind…

It is maybe due to meeting people from so many different fields,
some being doctors,
aspirants of government jobs,
psychology students,
teachers of high schools,
businessman/women
and many more that are skipping my mind…

All in,
it has been a journey that is to be remembered forever,
and it shall be with the type of influence I’ve got from these godsend people…

Cheers 🥂

Love Waakiye 🤍

This is the one place where I found myself,
the essence of self,
the being that I am today,
there were a lot of problems that came within the path of reaching this place,
but when I stood there,
and took this picture the breathtaking view absorbing all of it in,
it felt like I found a new love for the things the same things that existed back home…

26/04/2025