Through the Mirror

With the growth of social media, our desire to get approved by others has grown too. The platforms introduced as a medium for people to share their happiness with their loved ones, are now being used to seek validation. We post a picture and let the number of likes decide our worth. Being loved has become so important to us that even the slightest idea of someone not liking us affects us deeply. This virtual method of deciding our worth needs to end. It is important to understand that self-love and valuing oneself needs to be paid attention to. Just like happiness, love is also infectious. You can spread love only if you have it within you. A person filled with negative thoughts and hatred for himself will always try to demean others. He is like a snake who will always spread venom. God has created every person in a unique way. Each one of us has his/her own flaws. We need to accept our flaws and love ourselves just the way we are. The urge to be like someone else is toxic

While sitting on the terrace one day, my eyes fell upon an ant carrying a grain on its back. To test the determination of the ant, I put my index finger on the ground, blocking its way. It turned towards the left to find a way to move forward. As soon as it found its way and began to move forward, I shifted my finger to the left blocking its way again. I repeated this process for about 10 minutes. Each time the ant would turn, find its way and move forward. Bowing down in front of its determination, I removed my finger and the ant hurried towards its home. The little creature taught a great lesson that “perseverance pays off”. The path you choose to traverse to achieve your goal may not always be easy. There will be hurdles, there will be obstacles. But to get to the place you have started your journey for, giving up is never an option. Our abilities and our strength are continuously put to test by God. Very often, we give up due to the fear of facing obstacles. But the one t