Often I thought I was stuck, my life—an unfortunate side effect of circumstances. My voice and reasoning never to be heard, I was told, until I decided not to be labeled as a victim of circumstances.

"You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - Zig Ziglar #quotes #fictionmonday #writingprompt

“Who told you it’s empty? I saw light there last week,” chided little Mary. “Everyone knows that house has been vacant for years, Mary.” Joe couldn’t believe the stories his sister came up with these days. For a five-year-old, she was quite creative. #fiction #flashfiction

Earlier this month, I decided to write and publish daily. Although I didn’t publish every day, I wrote almost every day. When I first set out to write with the intention of publishing — beyond poetry and fiction — it felt like an immense task. 

Often, I hear the gentle whisper of my inner voice. It guides me— when I am in doubt, when I feel scared, when my mind feels cluttered.

“The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.”- Mark Caine #quotes #fictionmonday #writingprompts

A Walk in the Rain Today it rained in the afternoon. My little one wanted to go for a walk in the rain, holding the umbrella. Unfortunately, by the time we stepped outside, the rain had cleared, leaving only puddles behind. We wandered around with the umbrella in hand, hoping the rain would…

I’ve lost count of the poems I’ve written. I’ll say many, still not as many as I’d like to. Someday, perhaps.

"It is never too late to be what you might have been."- George Eliot #quotes #fictionmonday #writing

When the perturbed mind reflects, chaos gleams pristine in its own reflection. Every line, every frown, every crumpled thought, shines too clearly, and all I can hope is that it remains hidden, difficult to read, unseen by the chaos itself. #poem #mind #poetry

Yesterday was the first day in a week that I woke up without a headache weighing me down. Last week was rough, with stubborn headaches taking over my days and leaving me feeling inadequate. I couldn’t read or write as I had planned. #lifelessons #hope #gratitude #mindset

#NewBlogPost Today I was feeling a bit lost. For the last six months, I had been working on a cybersecurity certification, and just last week, I completed it.

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”— Mark Twain #fictionmonday #quotes #writing #creativewriting

Meghan was amazed at how a simple shift in attitude could transform her entire day. Just an hour earlier, before the clock had even struck eight, she was convinced it was going to be one of those difficult days where nothing went right and everything seemed to fall apart.

Digital Art Sharing one of the digital artworks I created in Procreate this week.

Rediscovering the Rhythm of Writing

What Moon Whispered I’m here every night, patiently waiting for your eyes to find me.

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.”— Unknown #quotes #fictionmonday #writing #creativity

Confronting the Demon Once upon a time, I used to write about anything and everything that popped into my mind. I wrote about what happened around me, things that piqued my interest, thoughts that made me reflect, the mundane, the happy, bits of everything. Sometimes it made sense, sometimes it…

“Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” — Kristen Butler #fictionmonday #writingprompt #creativewriting

In the midst of never-ending what-ifs and might-bes, the journey is never easy— weighed down by worries umpteen. Shadows linger— tireless to-dos, daunting expectations. All day, every day, swallowed by something, by everything. Yet a glimmer of gratitude, a saving grace, arrives at day’s end,

“Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” — Sam Levenson #fictionmonday #quotes #writingprompt

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” — Brene Brown #fictionmonday #writingprompt #creativewriting

Sometimes it feels like there is only room for clutter in my mind. Every event, every memory, haggling, hustling, harassing my mind-space, everything tossed aside and around, scattered all over. #poem #emotionalwellbeing #innerpeace #healing #fictionmonday

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” —Maya Angelou #quotes #fictionmonday #creativewriting

We Are Okay A lot is going on, isn’t it? Around us. In this world. In our lives. So much is going on.

“There is no shame in not knowing . The shame lies in not finding out.” —Assyrian Proverb

Flicker – A Series of Haikus Letting Go One last flicker left,before the lantern surrenders,to become the night Hope Hope flickers softlylike stars outshining the fog—self-doubt disappears Sun Clouds may hide the sun,yet sunlight never flickers—it shines bright despite Memories Memories flickeras…

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” – Ralph Marston #quotes #fictionmonday #writingprompt

The Turbulent Mind Storms brew in silence,hidden behinda well-rehearsed smile. So well-disguised—this turbulence the mind contains.A chaos dressed in calm. Perhaps the way outis learning to sit within. From storm to stillness, to peace. © Vinitha Dileep This piece is written in response to the two…

It’s been so long since I published a gratitude post. I like it when a post starts with “It’s been so long since…” because it feels personal—like catching up with a dear friend. And when it’s personal, when you’re speaking to someone you trust, the curtains come off. The masks fall away.

“After all is said and done, more is said than done.” – Aesop #quotes #fictionmonday #writingprompts

Your life shouldn’t be about who hurt you, or what broke you, or how deeply you were wounded, or how quickly you wiped away the tears. But about how you cared for yourself anyway, how you stood up when it was hardest to, how you kept finding something to love in yourself, #poem #lifelessons

#personalgrowth #poem #poetrywriting The world will go on spinning on its axis, as usual— but your world begins to shift. You start to feel free— to make your mistakes, to chase your dreams, to give yourself permission to explore. You feel lighter, no longer burdened by the weight of expectations

“Forever – is composed of Nows.” – Emily Dickinson #quotes #fictonmonday #writingprompt

Framed Moments and Silent Lessons Megan picked up the album resting on the shelf.  Her parents looked happy in their wedding photos. When did it all go wrong? she wondered. How could two people who had once seemed so in love turn against each other? She was about ten years old when her parents…

“If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” – Martin Luther King Jr #quotes #fictionmonday #creativewriting

Nothing Strange “How strange,” murmured Riya, eyes still fixed on the pages in front of her. “What’s your fairy godmother up to now?” Sana asked from the other end of the room, not bothering to look up from her book. Her voice carried the usual teasing tone, playful but familiar. Riya smiled…

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” – Dr. Seuss #fictionmonday #writingprompts #creativewriting

See... it is neither simple, nor complex. Neither polished, nor raw. Just purely— human. It takes one vital ingredient. You. #fictionmonday #poem #kindness #lifelessons #poetry #writing

Between Miles & Moments We got back from our three-and-a-half-week-long trip to India this Monday night. We're still recovering from the jet lag, but it’s almost manageable now. My younger one is still waking up around 4:30–5 a.m., but I don’t think there’s a fix for that—he actually enjoys waking…

“Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” – Voltaire #writingprompt #quotes #fictionmonday

My mind is on vacation mode—
refusing to jot down sensible thoughts.
Not even senseless ones rest
on my mind’s window at this time.

I write down daily gratitude
at the end of the day,
and that’s all the writing I do these days.

I’m not in a hurry to write either.
When the mind isn’t ready,
is…

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” — Winnie the Pooh #writingcommunity #fictionmonday

When Being You Feels Hard You know, one of the toughest things is standing by our own choices. Just being okay with who we are—without trying to meet every expectation thrown our way. It’s funny how even a small comment or glance can startle us into doubt. Like, am I doing this right? Should I be…

Fiction Monday – 255 “Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.” – Albert Einstein

Scribbles

“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss #fictionmonday #quotes

Let It Be

“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” - Carl Bard #quotes #dailyquote #fictionmonday #writingprompt