AnniX13

 Recently, I became more and more intrigued about Greek mythology and after reading the Iliad and the Odyssey a thought lingered with me , Was it really worth it ?  The first scenario that came in my mind is when Odysseus has to leave his home , abandon his child and wife behind, his kingdom in ruins . He knew that he would not be back anytime soon , yet duty and promises became his priority . The book ‘The Odyssey’ seemed a bittersweet story of battling one's own struggle to return back home . The thought of home kept them alive .  Similarly ,in the Iliad , due to Paris' actions,  Hector had to intervene as the defender of the Trojans. He knew that once he was out of the palace gates he was not returning back home . He knew his newborn child would be fatherless and his wife left all alone . Yet again duty and responsibilities took over his will to stay back .  Achilles who although prophesied to be born to fight this tragic war , lost his previous life in vain ...

 It has been long time since I last visited this creative side (site rather) of mine . Things are so different from when I started this blog as a curious and novice eight grader. Times have changed and so have I. In this journey I get to decide what to carry with me .Today's article is just a compilation of some thoughts and beliefs which keeps me motivated through this journey and advice I would want to carry with time. I feel lost at times...Am I on the right track?What if this doesn't work? What happens next?  Truth is that nobody knows what is going to happen , maybe a war, natural disaster, asteroid attack or even a robot invasion with how fast and vague things are moving ahead .Everyday is a surprise with new events unfolding. The world is going through constant mind boggling dynamics where in everyday is another day closer to uncertainty . Hence worrying won't solve any of your problems. Despite being a speck of dust in this universe , we worry as if it is a do or di...

As the train halts , as the breeze gently brings back nostalgia , Walking by the alleys awakens a side of me, In colourful spirits encounter the embodiment of life , The sparks from the lamps ignite the flame within me, Words refrain from uttering on seeing this beauty , It’s the same temple travelling through all the generations , Walking barefoot on this soil feels home , Taking away uncertainty deep into the depths of its origin , The gods travelling to see the devoted souls, Clearly ruling out a favourite from the sky as it pours down on the parched life, Forever this cycle repeats making it hard to leave this heaven ,  As the sun sets it’s time to descend back into reality , Leaving a reflection that with time loses it’s identity.                                                       -AnniX13

While the whole generation likes to crack jokes or ‘roast ‘others based on their insecurities, I completely am against this trend . Not everything we learn from the internet is ‘cool’ . A person who spent her whole school life working hard that one day she would be recognised would have never known that she would be recognised and trolled for having more facial hair on her face making her look less feminine. Yes I am talking of a rather recent case which was viral on the net .What I am trying to imply is that it ,she embraced the way she was before the internet pointed it out and made it her insecurity. That’s what it is , insecurities aren’t there , they are made ! They are made by people who can’t accept that you can be amazing  without meeting the societal standards. Society can’t accept the fact that you have or are something which isn’t there in the rule book .  Hence , I term insecurities as a new form of oppression by others to limit the person from growing . It can be ...

This year was just too fast forwarded. And I refrain from believing that it is December already and just a few more days to go for another start . Hence I decided to leave this year behind on a personal note . So this is how my 2024 was … January started off with promises and resolutions that I ought to have kept . During mid January,I was swayed by the amazing Air show that had taken place in the city . It was an amazing experience for which I had sacrificed my time to study for the next days Hindi exam . It was quite a gamble with my tuition teacher ready to throw her slipper at me if she ever knew I went there and missed her class.  But as soon as the prelims were over I was lined up with another events like handing over my badges and the farewell party . I had to deliver a farewell speech to my house for which I had been preparing for years , that was the only big reason I even wanted to become one .  I even straightened my hair for the first time for my last day at school...

 As I always believe that Change is necessary in life ,todays article will be insightful in a different approach . Todays article is an honest opinion on the current state of our country .This is a  topic I usually don't like to talk about but right now I feel things need to be addressed. This is just a happening and I have summarized everything in a gist . Each topic has alot of data which you readers can research on.   As civilized youth of this country we need to be aware of what is actually happening in our country. We say India is the largest democracy in the world but is it being practiced to uphold that position? "Democracy  is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people. A key aspect of democracy is that the government is chosen by the people through free and fair elections.    "  Although all of you dear readers might have known it , I want to highlight the importance of the word 'By the people'. Along with this we ...

The long awaited festival of Diwali has finally arrived! It’s during this time people be with their loved ones and immerse themselves into the festive spirit! Everyone seems to enjoy this brief period !  This time I wanted to share an experience and more than that convey a strong message.  Diwali is not only about sharing sweets and dry fruits with each other but it’s the festival of giving and being grateful for everything that we have . It’s an auspicious day to start on a new slate while erasing the past. No grudges , no hatred , no jealousy. Just giving love, spreading happiness, celebrating the gift of life !  This Diwali I want to urge everyone to come out of the mindset of societal differences and believe in unity! To be Unified together and work for uplifting others and rising ourselves. I recently went on a stroll to shop for some Diyas 🪔 and stumbled upon an old man selling them I went on to ask few questions. As I approached him I saw few people trying to barg...

The 21st Century , century of dreams , century where humans have advanced and have created a world for humanity to prosper!  These were dreams people from the last few centuries visualised. How much of this is applicable to the current world however ? Humans as social and intellectual species have ascended  the journey of evolution with remarkable development . Development not only visible physically and mentally but also visible in the environment. From adapting to adjusting ! Yes there is a huge difference between the two !!  The thing is ,we have been describing things the way we want it to be and not how it is supposed to be. Here’s an example , What is religion ? Here’s what the Dictionary says,’The belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers , especially a God or Gods .’ Where does it mention a society or any relation with a group of humans ? Then why is there a barrier between them ? Who thought that humans who used to be the hunters are now being hunted ...

Communal violence ,natural disasters, religious conflicts, exploitation of weaker sections, injustice against women, these are the few happenings around the world. People are suffering everywhere, be it physically, emotionally, economically, mentally or socially. Is there a breakthrough from this crisis?  People say the worst is yet to come with humanity slowly rotting away. Everything is happening right now , then why isn’t something done about it right now ? Till when can we live like this ? Till when can the people be played by the government? Till when can the nation fail with it’s education system and judiciary?Till when can humans combat climate crisis? Till when can women be unsafe in society? These are not thoughts or questions, these are the silent cries , the deep desperation of the people facing these crisis. Which leads us to  the real question ,Till when do we plan on living with this crisis? It’s time for the world to awaken ,addressing and resolving the ‘real’ p...

Yes , this is written in all textbooks,  scriptures , self-help books  and what not !  Today's world is all about 'Me , Myself and I' , in a world where everyone is super focused on themselves is there space for family time ?  Those four walls in the house are dead without the cheerful laughter and worrisome tears , family makes your house a home , a place you feel comfortable and safe knowing that you are loved . Well ,a family is your backbone which helps in establishing your foundation. They are the initial stepping stones to success . When you reach your goal in life you will realize that there were many behind the scenes.  Families are the supporting characters in your story no matter how big or small role they play .  They might not show you how they feel about it but it definitely shows in their actions . Parents especially want their children to have the best of facilities and hence end up sacrificing their everything just for the childr...

Have you ever thought of becoming someone big in life, getting a high status in society , buying your own car , a dream house? Surely yes ,isn't it? But then how many of us actually have reached their goals or how many of us have even tried to attain it? Here is the catch , 'Some people dream and some people scheme.'  Today's article will be just a short synopsis on manifesting.  It's not that success is in the hands of your luck  or your action , it's on the plan of action. When we dream of something the next step is devising a plan to bring it to reality. The main thing which one must have in  mind is the will power to do it . I have always mentioned that the most powerful tool is our mind , it's on us how we use it . Don't falter as for a person who has a dream and a strong mind , opportunities will be wooven for him.  Getting the right motivation is also important.  When we look at someone with a designated high post , some of us feel inf...

Life progressed and so did  nature, humanity,nations ,continents, and most importantly the lives of people 'mankind'. From methods like using stone tools to satisfy one's hunger ,we now often see tools to satisfy one's own personal grudge . The phase of mankind we are currently going through has no essence of Humanity in it.  With the recent development of nuclear technology and advancement of ammunitions , our world has by no means progressed ,it has by all means drastically retrograded . Man's curiosity is soon going to be lethal for himself . Bombs , nuclear weapons ,riffles,etc.  what good have they done to the society ? If those ammunitions costing $15 million cost the lives of over a 100 million and destruction of a whole lineage of families,  What is Humanity ? Till what extremes can we go just to prove ourselves right ? Is humanity just about fighting for territorial land and not the care and love for each other ?  Humanity is jus...

Have you always felt that your opinion needs to be heard by all ? Do you have that inner potential but do not know how to present it to the world? Most importantly do you want to stand out from the crowd ?  Well if you seem to want to know more about these questions then this article is for you !  As I have always mentioned before , There is no perfect answer , we ourselves have to improvise and make it the best answer for ourselves . So in today's article I have mentioned few tips to help you find your own answers . Initially this whole journey begins when you are all ready to start . When you have started to do it all from your part , that is ,you have achieved everything possible from your side . Life is a two-way system , meaning it cannot work on its own . The same goes to your thoughts and goals , It needs the support of the others . In today's article I have addressed the points in a way to explore with the people around you , unlike they way i usually focus...

At present we live in a world where everyone works hard to get their PhDs , Masters and what not ! Running for a single sheet which apparently they assume proves them as intelligent. In todays article I will prove it to you why we cannot define a person with a single sheet of accomplishment. Humans are curious about everything , this has helped them evolve and innovate . It is rightfully said that 'Need is the mother of invention '. And this need comes from our inner curiosity. This is exactly what today's generation misses on . The reason why there are only a few 'one in a million' in this world is because they found their answers inorder to feed their curiosity ,while the rest of the world silence their curiosity and work for a single sheet which seems to define their future .   When will we become conscious of this illusion ?  I have always pondered upon this question ,how can we judge a person with nothing but a sheet of paper ? People have to know t...

In today's world , one of the most common excuse is that "I do not have time ". Recently when I met my drawing teacher coincidently,  she told me how this so called GenZ have such a silly excuse that they don't have time (includes me too ^_^) . She told me how 25 years ago they had no portable smartphones , they had to walk all the way to school from far distances , they did not have online options to solve their doubts, they had a life without microwaves , refrigerators , ACs, Washing machines , Dish washers and such advancement in technology.  They had to work even more harder and still managed to finish everything on time , then how is it that this generation finds it hard to find time when we can get everything done within a snap of a finger ??  This really evoked me , why is it that we complain that we don't have no time ?  Ever since then , I am trying my best to find the best answer for the question. The following are few steps I took towards better time ma...

Are you also someone who is unable to focus on your task? Does your mind also wander off to a world of fantasy while you try to concentrate?  Today's article is all about 'Concentration ' . Detractors are nothing but things which make you distracted from your goal.  Thanks to the advancing technology of making everything available within seconds we have become very impatient. We over think about our past actions which makes us unsure about our future as well as our present . We avoid watching a video of 5 minutes because we can get that same amount of information in a 30 seconds  short. If you can't watch a 5 minutes video because it's just boring and a waste of time , just think how bored many out there might feel looking at the same task everyday ! The attention span of us humans are drastically reducing day by day , and it is a raising concern ! One of the first things to do is recognize your distractions  What is causing you to get distracted?  W...