This Wasn’t the Post I Planned

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Hello everyone!!! Today I was actually about to ghost you, no post, no heads-up, just silence. But then something small (and surprisingly meaningful) happened today, and I knew I had to pick up my pen. And here I am, instead of a no-show, I ended up writing this heart-to-heart piece for you.

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This week, I just wanted to catch up with my reading and take care of a few personal affairs. So, I was talking to a customer service rep this morning. The lady on the other end of the line seemed friendly, and we shared a good laugh while joking about the system. Before I hung up, she just said: “You seem like a person who would find positivity even in bad situations”.

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Her simple remark made my day. It didn’t feel like a random compliment—it felt real. I could relate to it so much, because I do like to think of myself as someone who lifts others up with a little pep talk now and then 😊. And through my blogs too, I try to bring a bit of sunshine to your day.

Right now, when the world seems to be on the brink of a war, negativity is taking roots in everyday lives. I often feel a strong urge to write about world politics and the growing economic concerns all around us, and perhaps I will soon. But I refrained, because I wanted this space to stay a little lighter, a place for positivity and thoughtful reflection. Every week, I make a genuine effort to make my blogs more engaging and worth your time. It means a lot that so many of you read my blog regularly now. I truly enjoy reading your comments and feedback, please keep them coming! One small request though: if you can, share your thoughts in the comment section on the website instead of DMs or WhatsApp 😊. It really helps build credibility for my work.

While I take my little break, I am leaving you with a link to one of my older articles. Also, feel free to explore the blog menu on my website. I have over 46 blogs so far, organized in chronological order for your convenience.

Hope you enjoy this reblog.

Happy reading!!!

P.S. – Try to compliment someone or bring a smile to someone’s face today.

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  1. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    Thia is not the message I intended to send either Surabhi! 🙂

    Continue writing and keep us guessing on what will be the next post.

    L

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