Shimmering in the light
Of a yellow star,
A splendor draped in colours,
Nature permeates through the eyes,
Reaches deep inside my soul.
My heart craves for this light,
The light which I cannot see,
But I can feel through the whisper,
Through the chill of the glowing mist
Of the morning green.
©2024 Piyush Singh
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.
We hardly know what people say behind us. They may act good on your face but it is not necessary that they talk about good things behind you. So , it can be said, that most of us are extremely curious to know what people talk about when we are not around them.
We cannot please everyone, we may show kindness to everyone but we might not get in return. Though it is in our hands what we do to others. Well, it is quiet in our human nature to react as per our surroundings. If someone hates us, we hate them back and very few of us are hardly able to react in a kinder way.
Anger , hate, enmity all come to us so easily but it never gives anything good to the world, or even to our mental peace. The world we live in is still alive or going well ( at least for the most part) because of the few good people who choose to spread kindness and love in spite of the hate they receive.
For me, you can even win over your enemies by being kind. I have seen people when they come at you with anger , if you talk with them kindly they calm down very quickly and most importantly they regret showing anger at you . I think this is the magic of goodness and kindness, it is what we call as order in the chaos around us.
We have a limited time in this world as humans, let’s make this world a better place to live in by being good to others especially to the unfortunate ones. We might not get anything good in return but we have to stay calm for those who understand and will remember you when you are gone.
I may not stay here for long but my goodness should stay here immortally in the hearts of the people who understand me or who will one day understand me.
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What is something others do that sparks your admiration?
Perfection is inspiring. A perfectionist grabs the attention of many people. People try to become like them, become like their idol , a genius. But very few become like them and so become frustrated.
Yes, it is true that all those idols , genius or perfectionists work extremely hard to become what they are now and most of them hardly get defeated.
But, I believe you learn more from the fallen ones because they are like you , because they are not geniuses and they are a mediocre talent like you. We should look for those people and wait for their rise when after several defeats they managed to utilise a single cell of their remaining strength to bounce back.
These people were once called losers but they didn’t give up. They had faith in their abilities and so worked extremely hard to taste a single grain of success. Sometimes they do not even get success but they never stop trying till their last breath.
These people teach you to never doubt your abilities, maybe you are weak but if you are living you should never stop trying.
To keep moving or to keep grinding should be the motto of life because contentment comes from your hard work more than your success.
What is one thing you would change about yourself?
When you are born , you are hardly aware of fear. As you grow , you come across various obstacles like fear , self doubt and low will power . These negative thoughts stop you from progressing in life.
But , apart from this some of us luckily come across courage. To some it comes from within and to some it comes from people around them like parents, teachers, friends or coaches.
When it comes to me , I was an introvert kid. I hardly made friends and that made me extremely nervous on stage or speaking in public. My only source of strength was my parents.
With time , I progressed slowly and I somehow dared to perform as a musician on stage and sometimes I spoke in public. I came to realise the more you will push yourself to do difficult things , the better you will become. Practice is the biggest key.
But then time passed , I got failures, few successes here and there but mostly I was dented by a new obstacle , Procrastination!
I am the king of all Procrastinators. Things which I should have done a long time ago are still pending now. My sane mind shouts at me to do certain things but I somehow manage to ignore . I sometimes feel an invisible force is pulling me like I am a slave of someone.
I guess , procrastination is the enemy of many humans. It surely diminishes the capabilities of a man. It diminishes the will power as well which is the after effect of this. You already know how to tackle this , you just need to stand up, move and start doing without overthinking.
I hope in the near future I will tackle this problem in a much better way. And fear, I will try to face head on, it doesn’t matter whether I lose or win , what does matter is my fight.
I hope my fellow readers , you too keep fighting because life is not only about struggles but your fight against struggles too.
Are you more of a night or morning person?
It rained and snowed throughout the trek (Buran Ghati pass Trek). The days were spent in frustration as we walked under the angry clouds that thrashed us with sleet , snow and rain. We walked among the angry mountains and we spent most of our time in tents at camps.
Just before our summit day ( buran pass), it snowed heavily and our chance of crossing the pass looked bleak . But then just at the exact time we had to start the climb , the clouds found their peace and they opened up to reveal the beauty my eyes weren’t expecting.
The entire landscape glowed with snow under the light of the moon. It felt like a different planet, maybe a paradise looked like that. The peace of that night flowed on the cold breeze that came from the sacred Himalayas . It whispered the tales of Gods that roamed in those valleys from the beginning of time.
The whole experience probably stayed in my mind like a precious jewel which is impossible for me to forget.
So now whenever I think of nights , I think of that night which really felt like a fairytale. Since then whenever I wake up in the middle of the night , I feel the same shiver which I felt on that night. And sometimes those memories come back as a dream on some nights…..
What are your two favorite things to wear?
I love to hike and trek in the mountains. Whenever I am in the wilderness of the Himalayas with my favourite trekking shoes on ,I feel I am in a fictional world full of excitement.
I really love my High ankle, waterproof trekking shoes and my trek pants with 4 chain pockets. I keep my pocket friendly gopro cams and sometimes my gloves in those pockets. It really gives me the feeling of a warrior on a mission.
When I am not hiking , just the glimpse of my shoes and trek pants give me a hell lot of positivity, as if I am transported in the shelter of nature, looking at the broader picture of life.
There are certain things in life which give us true happiness, not because we use them but because we experience something greater because of them.
Hello there,
Are You listening?
Wherever you are
If my voice is reaching you
I want you to know
This is what you seek.
This is where you should be.
I was lost and
A part of me missed something.
What is the meaning of my existence?
Where am I going in life?
The questions without answers,
Invisible in the smoke
Of the Concrete Jungle.
Somehow I managed,
to hear a distant echo,
The call of the mountain!
Now here I am
surrendering to him.
Letting it shape me,
Letting it define me.
Letting it push me.
The struggles , the pain , the grief
All feels nothing ,
When you stand still,
Against the storm
Or the chaos of the universe.
Here I am
Becoming a Mountain.
©2024 Piyush Singh
Sometimes to get the best of nature you have to embark on a difficult trail.
Alpathar Lake, also known as a frozen lake, is located at the base of the Apharwat Peak in Gulmarg Kashmir. To reach here, you have to first climb the Apharwat Peak ( 4390 meters) and then descend a little to the other side to reach this lake.
This Alpine lake remains frozen most of the year and the best way to reach here is to take a Gondola ride (cable car) to the second phase situated at an altitude of 3950 meters, on the Slopes of Apharwat Peak.
From there, you have to trek for almost 3.5 km to reach this gem of the Indian Himalayas. This trek includes a difficult ascent to the top of Apharwat Peak and then descent of almost 50 meters to the other side.
As soon as you get the first sight of the lake from the top of the peak , you get lost in its beauty. You become a part of the eternal ‘Now’, totally captivated in the present and hardly care for the past and future.
I guess that’s what is the purpose of hiking such natural wonders. It truly rejuvenates your soul and gives you a broader perspective towards life. You don’t want those moments to end but you have to go back to your civilization.
Such moments cannot be captured fully through your lenses but the photos remind you of those moments , deeply etched in your brain.
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Life is so much more
Beyond your smartphone screen.
The Joy of the rising Sun,
Only comes under stars and mountains.
Life is so much more,
Beyond those caged thoughts.
Let them roam outside your room with
feet in grass and head under the moon.
Hiking is your Guru,
Your perfect teacher.
every step is a meditation
Every hardship is healing.
So let your soul find its path,
In the wilderness of nature,
In the mist of the forest,
Through the winds of a nearby lake.
©2024 Piyush Singh
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So many things go unnoticed as you age. You hardly feel your life until something interesting happens. But between those events life flows and you hardly notice it.
Time seems to run quickly and you continuously try to take control of it but time bluffs you and takes control of you. You become a part of the daily rush , follow rules and habits , and hardly feel your life in that chaos.
Happiness seeps in , boredom fills in , sorrows follow and only the toughest ones stay stable. Yes, these feelings remind you that you are alive but how to fill happiness in most of your moments is a continuous struggle. Because that is something humans mostly crave.
Humans are by nature curious animals . From the beginning of evolution they tried to explore the unknown. That adventure made them most alive. The power of adrenaline makes them stay in the present moment. In that moment Every cell becomes active and continuously remind them of life.
And the sense of achievement after that exploration either desired or not give them wisdom , an inspiration to continue.
That’s why taking a break from your daily job is very important. Travel ,any sports, or anything that keeps your adrenaline flowing beyond your comfort zone is important. Lucky are those whose daily job involves all these things or experiences.
Well that’s enough of the wisdom I shared today. I am not an expert in this field ,I share my thoughts and try to keep up with the name of the blog.
Thank you all readers for your patience.
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