Illusion.

An influential intellectual will shatter your existing illusion and leave you with another. Beware.

Don't let things be.

That message you typed but didn't send, that number you dialled but hung up, that feeling you had but didn't express, that poem you wrote but didn't share or that disappointment within that never came out- Life is too short to let things be. Send it, speak up, express, share and emote. Don't keep it within, it'll bring you peace, if nothing else.

What matters the most.

My inspiration.

I was in Australia for a fortnight and I had a lovely time there. Met inspiring people, visited scenic places, partied, made friends for life and traveled non-stop. All of this taught me just one very very crucial thing, that I believe I should share with all of you.

The problem.

Many of us blame our luck, the situation or destiny among other things, for goals we couldn't achieve, dreams we couldn't realize and passions we couldn't follow. We feel it was beyond us, it wasn't meant to be or that we couldn't have done better.

The reason.

You never really wanted to achieve, realize or follow.

If you had enough grit and really wanted to reach where you couldn't, you would definitely be in a much better place.

The solution.

These goals, ambitions and dreams should be like the necessary centre of your universe around which other minor luxuries revolve.

Let's take an example: A friend of mine loves to travel, but blames her monetary situation for not being able to do so. If travelling was really the centre of her universe, everything else would revolve around that passion- She'd save money wherever she possibly could, read and follow travel blogs from the world over, meet similar people and get to know their views, work overtime, etc. At the end of it all, she'd have all the resources required for a moderate trip, if not her dream one.

Here, the second aspect comes into pictures- the luxury of choice.

When we know we have a choice, we become complacent. When you have no choices, you're helpless, motivated, more determined and focussed than ever because you have no way out and you give it your all. You won't let it go wrong or fail, because that's all you've ever wanted to achieve. There will be no comfort zone for you as it lies beyond that success point and you're striving for that zone itself.

Summary.

Find out that one thing that matters, that drives you, that you live for, that you can die for. Let everything else- the smaller joys of life, your hobbies, friends, family, etc. revolve around that central objective. Let those factors adjust to the centre of your universe. Don't get complacent due to choice, you don't have any, remember? And most importantly, exhibit unimaginable grit that doesn't let you stop before the finish line.

Desperation.

Don't take someone's desperation (for you) for granted. It is fuel for your ego, self-esteem and confidence.

Fare thee well, brother.

I know we've not had the best of equations over the years. I know that we've not been 'brothers' and shared our problems with each other. But I also know that I have always cared for you and that you care for me too.

It's tough to see you go so far and for so long and I am so full of regret today for not having spent enough time with you, but at the same time I'm hopeful that tomorrow will be better, that you will nail it in Spain, come back stronger, smarter and wiser.

I know we'll not stay in touch blah blah, because your life is going to be way cooler than mine, haha! which is why I want you to keep in mind these 5 things that I think may help you in this journey:

1. Befriend.
Make friends wherever you go and choose your go-to people wisely. These friendships may last a lifetime. Your friends will shape your life and you will shape theirs. Make sure it's for the better.

2. Exhibit grit.
Exhibit grit and determination throughout and stay focussed. This is the most important trait that'll decide how far you go in life.

3. Stay humble.
Help, guide, care and lend a ear to those in need. Remember your roots and value the power of benevolence. Humility is magnetic, charming and sexy.

4. Make your choices.
You are not going there to live someone else's life and you are old enough to make your choices. Don't let any pressure bog you down and always back yourself. The choices you make will define you so seek advise but don't blindly take it.

5. I'm there.
There are moments when everything seems fucked up and life's a mess, these are moments when you need to sit back, take a deep breath and give time some time. I don't know if you will, but I want you to give me a call in such times and I promise we'll see it through, together.

I say good bye to you with utmost faith in your capabilities and trust in your decisions. Enjoy your time and travel the world, you have my travel tips and my wallet, always. Come back with that billion dollar idea and we'll do the needful, together. Cheers!

Say Hi! to Nadal.
Bye Diku!
Love you. Yes I do.

- your best friend to be,
Nukul.

Kaafi hai.

Lafzon ki zaroorat nahi,

Teri dhadkan hi kaafi hai..

Izhaar karne ki zaroorat nahi,

Teri muskuraahat hi kaafi hai..

Koi hal ki zaroorat nahi,

Tera hona hi kaafi hai..

Koi aur yaar, sansaar, ghar baar nahi chahiye mujhko..

Tere kandhon ka sahaara hi kaafi hai.

तुझमे वो जज़्बा है।

तू सिर्फ उठने की हिम्मत कर,
गिरना तो तक़दीर की बात है।
हौंसले की लौ को तूफानों में बुझने ना दे,
भूल मत, हर सवेरे की शुरुआत ही रात है।
किसी और पे निर्भर मत रह ए नादान,
अंदर झाँक ले ज़रा, तुझमे वो जज़्बा है जिससे बदलते हालात है। 

Emotional attachment.

Reckless emotional attachment slows and breaks you down.

Beware!

Value those you love.

Those that you love may not be there with you tomorrow,
So express yourself and love them to the fullest,
Or you'll be left with lesser memories than sorrow.

#OneYearSinceDadiLeftUs #ValueWhatYouHave #KalHoNaHo

Take the leap.

If you know you can recover from the worst of falls, take the leap of faith. Because if it works out well for you, you'll be in a better place. If it doesn't, everything worked out as expected.

#OneLifeTakeTheLeap

The equation of relationships.

The simple equation I use when it comes to people:

If
(Happiness added by 'X' to your life) - (Stress caused by 'X' in the process) > 0

Then
'X' is worth your time.

Else, let go.