A World Beyond Fiction

Many times, friends have asked me about my change from biochemist to writer. 

Why?

What happened?

"Biochemistry is all about logic, train of thought, and science that actually makes sense. And now you are in a world filled with fiction?" 

Sure, that is not a pleasant thing to say, but then I wonder: we are all living in a world of fiction where tomorrow is uncertain and yesterday was full of drama and emotions, while today is a rinse-and-repeat of yesterday.

So really, we are all getting our feet wet in this confusing world. The only difference is that I am writing down my thoughts, letting my mind explore, while others keep everything mixed up in their heads as they think and think about what is bothering them and can’t find an answer! 

Seeing their confused look, I then ask them to try this: set a timer for five minutes and write whatever is on your mind, without worrying about structure or grammar. It can be a feeling, a moment from today, or even a question that keeps coming back. Let your thoughts flow onto the page and see where it leads you.

We now live in a world full of lies and myths, and it doesn’t get any stranger than this!

The only difference is that a few of us can turn that fiction into words. Meanwhile, most keep it all inside because they don’t find the right words, moving restlessly like a Duracell bunny hoping to find a way to solve their inner struggles.

Nothing is stranger than fiction because we are all living it, breathing it, often without realizing it, and when asked a very personal but basic question, "How are you doing?"

Many think about it and wonder how they have really been doing!

Seriously!

Do we actually need others to ask us that to think about it?

My 2 cents

How much stranger can it get than this? How much pain can a person bear besides living in a world full of uncertainty?

Let's live beyond fiction by being determined in our today. This means making intentional choices, even when the world feels uncertain or overwhelming. Start penning those thoughts since the solution to each problem lies within us. 

Sacrifices make a Masterpiece!

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. – Pele

It takes me back to the days when I was a student. When board exams were around the corner; curfew would set in my home. The Radio and the television would be switched off. Not only was I cocooned to my room; but even my parents had cut off all ties with my extended family and friends on Sundays' and even talked in whispers. The only distraction would be the telephone; but even that my mom would keep the talk to the minimum and I would usually hear her end her talk with, "Let's meet after R's board exams." 
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The whole scenario was revolving around me and my schedule that at times I would get overwhelmed and pressured to do well. 'What if I don't the whole society will mock me' were the nightmares I would get. Dreams of dejection, mockery, and frowning upon were more than ever! 

At times I would even confide in my mom asking her to not broadcast to the whole world, but then she had a very concise response. "You can't change them ever! They will even react if you succeed!" 

That was an eye-opener!

My train of thoughts started chugging on the opposite track where the goal was bright and luminous accompanied by laughter and celebration. That brought a smile, but then I realized the journey to that goal is sweaty, toiled with hard labor and sacrifice of lots of Me time to grasp the fundamentals of physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics. I gave up daydreaming and toiled along. 

Days were numbered, but the goal made me smile so everything around me was temporary as I knew I wanted to latch on to that target. 

Soon the exams were over. The wait time was up, and the results were out! 

My hard work paid off!! I got into my dream college and today am happy at how my life turned out. 

If a writer chooses to step away from social media to create a master piece. So be it! 

Sacrifices made to attain that step are brief, but they are so worth it! 

Conclusion: A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. Colin Powell

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Is leaving the social media the right step for those who wish to focus on writing? Must writers stop interacting even in real life?#GoodWriting
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Being unattached as a writer

I am a writer.

The words I write, come from within me, and not just copy/paste.

Result
I get attached to what I write.

Problem?
Yes, there is a problem especially when someone tries to bring out some mistakes. The words come from within me.

Solution
Be unattached to the words that you type in. Not many agree to what you feel. Not many portray that kind of feelings.

So, if someone tries to edit them, no problem.

Be unattached to what you type. There is only a 0.1% chance that someone would appeal to the words you write.

As a writer...do your job of typing in what your soul intends to do. But do not expect the world to agree with you.

Mantra for today: Expectations can always ruin a moment.