Scary isn't it? The possible effect of a thought consciously or subconsciously brought to fruition, changing a somewhat plausible course of life one had planned out. Choices, building blocks that chart the pathway to the future, they could be as little as what one could want for breakfast or as magnanimous as choosing a profession and possibly a way of life. Even so, as humans are one decision away from drastically changing their various paths for better or worse, a question should be posed; are they premeditated or impulsive, intentional or accidental, inconsequential or significant? How far do these choices affect humans? How ignorant are we of what lies ahead? How about we look into the lives of a few people dealing with various issues and how the power of will or the lack thereof has influenced their choices. What are the consequences? Welcome to the series: Choices.

How could you be offended? I'm the one hurting!

22 May 2021

Hurt! I have been hurt innumerable times and at every season of my life. By so many people including myself and so many things. I have scars, physical and emotional, they remind me of these occasions. My behaviour and response to situations reveal subtly and a few times abruptly, what I have been through and what I have learnt from my pain. There are various intensities to pain, various degrees. Some can be ignored, some stop you in your tracks, some wreak havoc. It evokes growth and brings out a measure of defence which we use to protect ourselves. Heart ache, betrayal, death, injury, self-harm, bullying, rejection, failure, insult, condescension, loss and more, everybody has been hurt because of one or more of these reasons.

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