Sucheta's blog

Tag: aboutlife

  • ☀️ Growing through life

    #personalgrowth #reflection #mentalclarity #ispiration #emotionalwellbeing

    With time, life quietly teaches us things that no textbook or classroom ever can. Not in dramatic ways — but in small moments, everyday experiences, and silent realisations that slowly shape how we think and how we see the world.

    One thing that becomes clear is that life doesn’t move in a straight line. Some phases feel fast, some feel painfully slow. Sometimes everyone around you seems ahead, and sometimes you feel completely stuck. But even these moments have their own purpose, even if we don’t see it immediately.

    There’s also a simple truth many people discover at different points in life:
    the mind decides the pace of our world.
    When the mind is crowded, life feels heavy. When the mind is calm, everything feels more manageable.

    Another quiet lesson is about energy. Often, the people who drain us emotionally are not distant strangers — they can be family members, close friends, or people we care about deeply. It’s never about cutting people off or being harsh. But creating a soft distance, a gentle boundary, can protect your peace without breaking relationships. It’s a way of caring for others while also caring for yourself.

    And whenever disrespect or harsh behaviour comes your way, it helps to remember:
    it usually has little to do with you.
    People express their own stress, pain, and struggles through their behaviour. Staying calm is not surrender — it is simply choosing not to absorb what isn’t yours.

    Life also has a way of reminding us that nothing is permanent.
    Not happiness, not sadness.
    Not clarity, not confusion.
    Every situation eventually shifts.
    Understanding this brings a sense of ease — a reminder that whatever you’re experiencing now (good or difficult), it will eventually change. When we remember that even our own presence on this earth is not permanent, everything becomes a little lighter.

    From this experience,  I want to say..

    For young people who feel stuck or behind, this is important to hold on to:

    -You are not late. There is no universal timeline you must follow.
    Some people discover their path early, some later, and some change direction many times. That is absolutely normal.

    -Feeling stuck doesn’t mean something is wrong. It often means something inside you is preparing to change. You don’t need to have a perfect plan right now — just knowing your next honest step is enough.

    -Comparing yourself with others only creates pressure, never clarity. Everyone’s life has a hidden story, and no one lives the smooth, perfect version that social media shows.

    -Building depth matters more than building noise.
    Learn. Observe. Stay curious. Take care of your mind.
    These are small habits that create long-lasting strength.

    -Negative thoughts will come at times, and that’s simply part of being human. They don’t decide the future. They pass like clouds. What shapes your life is your intention and the direction you keep choosing.

    With time, life becomes less about being ahead or behind, and more about becoming grounded, peaceful, and true to yourself. Not because you’ve mastered life — but because you’ve started to understand it differently.

  • 💫Why people come into our lives and it’s never by chance

    Not every meeting lasts forever, but every connection means something.

    As we go through life, we meet all kinds of people. Some show up for just a moment. Others stay for a while. And a few become part of our lives for a very long time. But if you stop and think about it, one thing becomes clear: people don’t come into our lives by accident. There’s always a reason behind it.

    Some people we meet only for a brief moment. Maybe we share a smile with a stranger while traveling, hear someone’s voice in a crowd, chat with someone in a shop, or exchange a few words at a conference. These moments might seem small, but they can leave a lasting impact. Sometimes it’s just the right thing we needed to hear. Sometimes it’s a reminder that kindness still exists.

    Then there are people who are around for a few months or years, coworkers, neighbors, classmates, or relatives. Their presence changes us in different ways. Some make us feel supported and seen. Others challenge us or even make life harder for a while.

    Not all relationships are easy or perfect. Some bring joy, and others test our patience. But all of them teach us something important. That’s part of growing and figuring life out.

    Think about all the different kinds of people who’ve been part of your life: parents, siblings, cousins, friends, colleagues, neighbors. Each one played a role, big or small, during a certain time. Some stayed for a long time, while others drifted away. And that’s okay.

    Have you ever noticed how we feel different things for different people? We might want to avoid someone, feel really close to another, miss someone badly, or feel drawn to someone we’ve barely spoken to. Why does that happen?

    Because every connection has a purpose. A coworker in another country might become closer to us than a sibling. A friend could become more like family. A neighbor might become the person we trust the most. These things don’t just happen. There’s something meaningful behind every connection.

    “Maybe they’re here to teach us something. Maybe we’re here to help them. Or maybe it’s just about sharing a moment that helps both people grow a little.”

    Even short interactions – a driver’s kindness, a few words during an interview, or just a passing conversation – can stay with us. They might help us make a decision, see something differently, or feel less alone at a tough time.

    Everyone has their own timing in our life. Some stay for years, some only for days. But none of them show up without a reason. When we understand this, we stop holding on too tightly to people or feeling bad when things change. We start to appreciate people for the part they play, however big or small.

    It’s kind of amazing to think that every time we meet or speak to someone or even just feel drawn to someone we haven’t met there’s a reason. Maybe they’re here to teach us something. Maybe we’re here to help them in some way. Or maybe it’s just about sharing a moment that helps both people grow a little.

    People come and go, but not by chance. Some stay, some pass through, but every single one leaves something behind – a memory, a lesson, or a shift in how we see things. And that’s what makes this life journey so beautiful.

    “Everyone we meet adds something to our journey.”

  • If Everyone Had Enough, Who Would We Become?

    Sometimes, I wonder—what would the world would look like if everyone had all the basics they needed?

    A safe home. Good food. Clean water. Education. Healthcare. Time to rest. Time to play. A little comfort. A little joy.

    Would we still be in a constant race? Would people still feel the pressure to earn more, be more, own more? Or would life slow down just enough for us to really enjoy it?

    Right now, a lot of the stress, competition, and tension we see around us comes from the fear of not having enough—or from the need to prove we have more. People are trying to survive, to succeed, to be seen. And sometimes, that comes at the cost of peace, kindness, and community.

    But what if that struggle disappeared?

    What if everyone had enough to live with dignity?

    A Shift in What Matters

    I believe that if our basic needs were met, many of us would choose something different. We’d choose presence over pressure. We’d choose time with our loved ones over long hours at work. We’d create more. Share more. Celebrate more. We’d enjoy simple pleasures without guilt.

    Luxury wouldn’t have to be a status symbol. It could just mean a quiet cup of tea in the morning sun. A walk with a friend. A safe neighborhood. A warm meal with people you care about.

    Less Chasing, More Living

    I’m not saying we wouldn’t still dream big or build amazing things. But maybe we’d stop chasing just for the sake of chasing. Maybe we’d start living—not just surviving or competing.

    A world where everyone has enough isn’t a fantasy. It’s a possibility worth exploring. It begins with a shift in how we see success, how we value people, and how we care for one another.

    So I keep coming back to this question: What if everyone had enough?

    And I hope more of us start asking it, too.