Roller Coaster: Mid-Year Reflections

 

                 

Roller Coaster: Mid-Year Reflections

Hello ! To the world by my word ,

Have you ever heard about roller coasters? If yes, that's great. If no, let me explain.

      First, clear your throat and get ready. A roller coaster is an amusement ride that uses an elevated railroad track to carry passengers on a train through many sudden or extreme changes in a short time. You may be wondering why I am talking about roller coasters, right? There's a quote that says, “Life is like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs. But it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.”

This quote is great because it helps us picture life’s journey. As we approach the midpoint of the year, let me share my story of 2024.

           Like many, I started the year with a long to-do list: learning, painting, writing, creating, traveling, and more. I thought this would be my year, but life never goes as planned. What is life without falling, losing, or even crying? Yes, I cried and lost hope. Watching my friends pursue degrees, earn seven-figure salaries, and have fun made me cry. It wasn't out of jealousy—I cheer for my friends' successes. It was the fear of losing, of not doing anything significant.

My mother’s eyes always try to tell me something, but they are scared of what might happen if they do. She supports me, but I feel lost. Now, I don’t write or paint. My heart is heavy with hate and sorrow, but for whom? Instagram reminds me, “What are you becoming? What’s your problem? People will laugh at you…”  

After hearing this, you might wonder if I chose to scream or be happy. Yes, I screamed and still scream every morning, every hour, every minute, every second, and even now. But I also realized, “Apni kahani hey.! Ending badal denge” but the question is, how?

 Lord Krishna says, “Karm karo Parth, phal ki chinta mat karo”

So let's stick to that. Prepare for everything: learn, read, paint, cry, be happy, drink coffee, sleep, and repeat. But don’t stop. Being happy is a choice. Smiling is a choice. If you're not happy, scream, but enjoy the ride. We have six more months left to complete our to-do list. If you want to change, change the list but don’t stop. Failing is part of life; it’s not the end of life. Let's enjoy this ride and make the roller coaster a part of life. Scream, laugh, cry—everything is fine because we are human, filled with emotions. But never let that inner child hate, and don’t hate that child either. If that inner child goes silent, everything goes silent.

 

Have a great day

-N.N