Monday, November 27, 2023

a difficult decision I've had to make, and how i ended up making it

 



One of the most difficult decisions I ever had to make was when I was faced with the choice of either staying in my comfortable but unfulfilling job or taking a risk and pursuing my dream career. For years, I had been working as an accountant in a large corporation, earning a good salary and enjoying the stability and security that came with it. However, I found myself feeling increasingly unfulfilled and restless, longing for something more meaningful and creative.


I had always been passionate about writing, and over time, I began to realize that this was what I truly wanted to do with my life. The problem was, I didn't know if I could make a living doing it. I worried about giving up the financial security of my current job and venturing into the unknown.


For months, I agonized over the decision, weighing the pros and cons of each option. On one hand, I knew that staying in my current job would provide me with financial stability and a sense of security. But on the other hand, pursuing my dream of becoming a writer would give me the opportunity to create something meaningful and fulfilling, even if it meant sacrificing some of the comforts I had grown accustomed to.


In the end, after much contemplation and soul-searching, I decided to take the leap and pursue my dream. It wasn't an easy decision, and there were certainly moments of doubt and fear along the way. But looking back, I am so glad that I made the choice to follow my heart and take a chance on myself.


Now, several years later, I am living my dream as a successful freelance writer, and I couldn't be happier. It hasn't been without its challenges, but every day, I wake up excited to work on new projects and tell stories that matter to me. In the end, the difficulty of the decision only made the outcome all the sweeter, and I am grateful for the journey that led me here.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Tale of two lunatics

 In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst towering skyscrapers and the ceaseless hum of urban life, resided two men, both deemed lunatics by society, yet bound by an inexplicable connection that transcended the confines of their shared eccentricity. Each possessed a unique and enigmatic mind, their thoughts swirling in a symphony of unconventional brilliance and unyielding passion.

One, a man of gentle demeanor and soulful eyes, possessed an uncanny ability to perceive the world through a kaleidoscope of colors invisible to the ordinary eye. He saw emotions as vibrant hues, each shade carrying the weight of countless unspoken stories and unspoken desires. He conversed with flowers, their petals whispering tales of the earth's ancient wisdom, and found solace in the company of stray cats, their feline grace embodying a profound understanding of the universe's mysteries.

The other, a man of untamed energy and a mischievous grin, held the power to manipulate time, bending its flow to his capricious will. He could rewind moments, savoring the sweetness of fleeting joys, or fast-forward through mundane tasks, his impatience tempered by the thrill of temporal acrobatics. He found joy in disrupting the predictable rhythm of life, transforming ordinary moments into whimsical escapades.

Their paths crossed one moonlit night, under the watchful gaze of a starlit sky. Drawn by an invisible force, they met in a secluded park, their shared solitude providing a sanctuary from the judgmental stares of the world. They spoke in a language understood only by their kindred spirits, their words weaving a tapestry of shared experiences and unspoken truths.

The first, the man of colors, revealed his ability to perceive the world's hidden beauty, describing the symphony of hues that danced around him. The second, the master of time, shared his power to manipulate the temporal flow, painting vivid pictures of moments frozen in time or accelerated to a dizzying blur.

As they delved deeper into each other's worlds, a profound understanding blossomed between them, a bond forged in the crucible of their shared lunacy. They recognized in each other a reflection of their own unconventional brilliance, a validation of their unique perceptions of reality.

Together, they embarked on a series of extraordinary adventures, their combined powers transforming the mundane into the marvelous. They painted the city with vibrant colors, breathing life into its concrete structures, and danced through the streets, their movements defying the constraints of time.

Their antics, though viewed as lunacy by the conventional world, brought joy and wonder to those who dared to embrace their eccentricities. Children followed them with wide-eyed fascination, their imaginations ignited by the spectacle of the impossible made real.

In the eyes of society, they remained lunatics, outliers to be shunned and feared. Yet, in their own world, they were revered as pioneers, fearless explorers of the boundless realms of imagination and creativity.

The tale of these two lunatics serves as a reminder that the boundaries of reality are fluid, and that the true measure of sanity lies not in conformity, but in the courage to embrace one's unique perspective, no matter how unconventional it may seem.