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When was the last time we actually treated adults like adults?

It is tempting. When we see someone we care for is making decisions or has made a decision contrary to what we would have  our instinct tries to tell them what to do  Maturity lies in stepping back and trusting that people are mature enough to figure out what to do At the end of the day, it is their life, it is their choice  it’s more valuable to provide support and encouragement without giving unsolicited advice Give people space to make their own decisions,  even if they decide to take the scenic route that we  definitely wouldn’t have chosen Good or bad, it leads them down paths that they themselves have chosen they’ll probably make it to the end with a few bumps and a lot of lessons. Remember, the last thing we want to do is say "I told you so"

Anomalies in life

We cannot tell anyone about that one person with whom we share everything  Society often has its own rules or expectations, and societal rules about what’s "acceptable" or "normal" can be restrictive. Relationships are indeed complex and don't fit into what society finds acceptable.  The deepest bonds are the ones that remain outside the lens of society’s expectations, and the beauty of those relationships lies in their privacy. We confide when there is quiet understanding and unspoken trust, where we can just be without being judged or seeking validation.  The world is never going to agree on a definition of who you are.  We will always be brave in someone's mind and coward in another's, strong to one and fragile to another, good to one and terrible to another. We will be seen as annoying to one and comforting to another. Some will feel anxious around us and some will find peace in our company. Some will see us as "too much" while others wil...

Bend it

All of us are guilty of bending the reality. At times, the truth feels too harsh or overwhelming and People bend reality believing that it can hopefully shield us from the pain of confronting an uncomfortable reality. Bending reality has both its pros and cons. Denial, self-deception, or reinterpretation, can serve as a protective mechanism, allowing us to navigate difficult situations or emotions. but there’s also a danger in it as it might prevent us from truly facing what's happening or growing from it. Some just bend enough to make peace while some bend it like Beckham. Either way our moral compass decides the degree of the bend. I wonder if people ever introspect and gauge how much is too much?

Weekend thoughts..

This weekend, I was pondering if I talk too much? The balance between speaking up and knowing when to hold back can be tricky, especially in an office setting. People can feel the pressure to speak up just to be noticed or show they're contributing. People often speak to fill up space rather than speak when they have something valuable or thoughtful to add. Thinking about this I have come to realize, I  talk less but I do have an opportunity to reduce even more -  the more we experience the less we speak.  It’s not because I have less to say, but because I understand more deeply that not every thought needs to be voiced - Intelligent people listen a lot more and speak only when absolutely necessary. - They share advice only when asked - Feedback is a gift. don't waste a gift by giving it to people who you don't care about