Sometimes I think it’s easier for the people fighting on the battlefield than the war we’re fighting. At least they have a clear enemy, weapon, and attack strategy. Yes, they die, their bodies are torn apart, and there is immense destruction—but at least it’s a visible war.
We live in a society that glorifies love and relationships and presents them as the ultimate goals of life. There’s a perception that if you’re single, you’re missing something and that you’re incomplete. Movies, songs, and social media—all tell us that true happiness comes when you find “the one”. But what if that’s not entirely true? What if love and relationships are, actually, overrated?
The scars it leaves behind are the ones that will never abandon you.
They quietly remind you of what you’ve lost, of your struggles and deprivation.
Embrace your pain, for it will stay with you for life.
An icon of the strength you have gained.
At some point in our lives, we all face moments where we are unprepared for disappointing results. We unconsciously prepare for positive outcomes, because we naturally expect and hope for the best. We put all our efforts into winning the battle, without considering the consequences of our success or failure might bring. However, when things don’t go as planned, this mindset leaves us vulnerable and unprepared.
As I think, countless memories flood my mind, reminding me of times I’ve been harsh or insensitive. I see now how my words must have wounded others. This realization brings regret and deep pain to my heart. Perhaps I am too hard on myself, but this comparison—between the pain I feel and the pain I’ve caused—humbles me.
When you rely on others for happiness, you hand over control of your emotional well-being to them. Because it’s easy to get into the habit of letting someone else’s actions or words affect your mood. It also puts a lot of strain on those relationships and you end up feeling disappointed when people don’t live up to your expectations.
The relationship we have with another person can also affect personal space. Standing next to a loved one will be more comfortable than standing next to a stranger. People with social anxiety may have difficulty maintaining close contact. However, this can be the opposite for those who are highly extroverted. So the nature of relationships and our mental health can affect personal space.
Because it’s not about gender. It’s about power. Human nature often craves dominance, and only one group rules in any society.
It is not a question of men or women being more capable, but a reflection of how society works. When one group is in power, it works to maintain that control, often through force. If men were put in the roles usually given to women, they would be treated the same way.
My spirit,
Capable of doing things I can only dream of.
It crosses borders and reaches majestic snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
You and love are one and the same
To know one is to know the other’s name.
If I erase you from the corners of my mind,
The meaning of love I’ll never find.