Hues of soul

The elixir of freedom I woke up from a slumber.. With an urge so great to get out of the shell and the layers of  protective and prohibitive leathery petals that engulfed me... Not that I never tried before... Timidly though, I had tried many times.. But never had enough strength or will... The shell was hard and strong.. I failed miserably.. But it was different this time.. I was determined... I couldn't bear the darkness, helplessness, worthlessness and captivity anymore... I pushed and kicked again and again, tirelessly.. I was about to give up,  But then there appeared a tiny crack on the shell... I kept my face in the crack... Inhaled the feeble fragrance of fresh air.. It was divine and inspiring.. With all my might I pushed and kicked.,. Finally my perseverance paid off... I broke out of the shell...   I blinked at the mesmerizing light... Fluttered my tender wings.. The captors told me to go back inside.... Told me that without their protection, I woul...

Introspection, mindfulness in psychological jargon, is important for mental health.. That is to look into oneself, being aware of one's own thoughts,  When you analyse your thoughts you may encounter a stranger. But, owning up is the key. Own up the stranger, the flawed  and crumbled being that you are. But do forgive.. Ability to forgive is one of the fundamental virtues one should possess. Sometimes it's hard to get a grip on oneself, with all the turbulence inside.. With myriad concoctions of emotions  that are produced in every passing moment, one is bound to spill some here and there, even being aware of the consequences.. That's why forgiving oneself is an essential skill to master the art of worthy living. Preetha Raj