What began as hope
Slowly melted into a long struggle,
And after much effort,
My spirit settled into loss.
Though I ended with nothing,
The process itself brought comfort.
I gathered the pieces once again
And tried to build anew.
So here I stand again,
Rising above,
Breathing beyond the rubble,
Believing it is still not the end.
© Piyush Singh 2025
Happy New Year
Spirituality is beyond the material world. It is that which connects you to your true self—beyond material pleasures and even pain.
It instills compassion, humility, love, and both physical and emotional strength within you. It connects you to your consciousness, empowers you to endure pain and loss, and encourages you to live—even when there seem to be countless material reasons not to.
But how can we embrace spirituality with all the distractions surrounding us?
Often, we turn toward spirituality only when there is no other way to find peace or motivation—when the material world closes all its doors to please or serve us. Yet, such a situation may never arise if spirituality is embraced from the beginning.
If you wish to begin this journey now, the first thing to accept is that you are not perfect. Distractions are faced by everyone. Do not see them as enemies, but as teachers. Let them try to pull you, but do not surrender to them. Awareness is the key. Learn to quiet the past and the future, and fully embrace the present moment—the now.
Bring discipline into your life. Set daily goals, focus on the process, and practice stillness—whether by observing your breath or by being fully aware of what is happening in the present moment.
Instead of reacting negatively, learn to accept people and life as they are. You will notice that you win more hearts through kindness than you ever could through anger or hatred.
Death is the ultimate teacher. It transforms your thinking, humbles you, and reminds you that everything material comes to an end and ultimately returns to the one true soul—consciousness, or God.
A visit to a cemetery or a cremation ground can teach you more than words ever could. In that silence, you begin to see who you truly are and what your real purpose is.
And yes, there is always a way forward. The path of spirituality will surely guide you in the right direction.
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?
Though no place is perfect for reading and writing, it depends on your state of mind.
Pages flutter to a tune,
the music of the wind,
carrying the symphony
of mountains, rivers, and forests.
My pen etches a tale
sung softly by my soul—
in the silence by the river,
at the house upon the hill.
That is my Reading and writing space.
© Piyush Singh 2025
If we generally talk about happiness, it mainly comes from external sources. When life goes on without major problems—when relationships are smooth and material pleasures are easily enjoyed—we feel happy.
However, when hurdles arise, failures occur, or loss and physical pain enter our lives, that happiness is stolen.
To be honest, this is not true happiness. It is fleeting and dependent on external circumstances.
True happiness is everlasting. No matter how difficult life becomes, you remain calm, carry on, and feel content with what you have. This is true happiness—one that comes from within, from peace of mind and heart.
Therefore, lasting happiness is peace, and peace itself is true happiness. On the other hand, happiness is incomplete without peace. This, in my view, is the difference between the two.
Merry Christmas to all…
What could you do less of?
When you are good at something but don’t feel confident enough to do it, you block your own progress. You become a ghost to yourself, forever haunted by your own doubts.
As an adult, when you face self-doubt and struggle to break free from it, it’s often because of the many failures you’ve experienced throughout your life. It becomes difficult to erase that negative code from your system.
But carrying on is the only solution. The more you push yourself, the more you reduce self-doubt. The first step is always the hardest, and people’s judgment is only a stepping stone. Life is all about this—losing, learning, and trying again. And if you lose again, you simply repeat the cycle until your last breath.
That’s how life should be.
The Perceptions Square 