Waseem Malik
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I’ve been looking for inspiration to write about this season, but what helped my creativity this year was the snow we got in April. For some reason when it rained, my mind would instantly think of snowy mountains and I can only imagine how they made me feel as a kid. When the weather is cold outside I always hear my mom tell me that if we go sledding down the hill we will have fun and there was no better way to spend the early morning than doing things you enjoy anyway. Last week we spent our Saturday in town, so it was great to do something fun with the family. My sister had decided she wanted to make her waffle iron, so we asked my brother who works at home to help us out and he did an outstanding job. Not long after that, my dad came to us with his favorite breakfast item – cheese pancakes (they were amazing) and asked if I wanted a piece of them, I didn't, but then I heard him say “your turn!” So I said yes and then he told me that I should try making another kind of pancake instead, he told me he would show me. The next day I was up all night trying to figure out how to get everything to come together like it was a waffle while being exhausted from the hours of prep work. Once we got everything done, my sister took photos and of course, my dad helped us eat dinner, which meant dinner was ready to eat in record time. Now my question, though, is why do I love winter? It makes me feel good when the cold air comes through the windows and I remember the feeling of my arms around my daughter one day while on vacation and I realized just how much my heart goes out to everyone during these holidays. Winter feels very comforting, it provides some level of comfort that people often don't want to admit is still missing in the world. There are times when the need to not move on quickly to the new year and start afresh in hopes of starting over again arises. But then there's springtime when joy enters full swing. People wake up with hope and anticipation, and sometimes there is always a little bit more of something even if you aren't sure what that is yet. Spring brings new life into your life with sunshine, growth, and excitement. Sometimes it seems like it'll never end, but somehow everything does, and then suddenly you're left wondering where in life the rest go and what the future hold. Winter reminds us that change happens eventually, but sometimes we forget we can also experience changes that become comfortable rather than uncomfortable. As well as having to face tough decisions, it has taught me that to be happy you have to be willing to accept the challenges that come along with living your reality but what that doesn't mean is giving up our dreams as well. As someone who has dealt with mental illness, I recognize the importance of taking care of ourselves mentally. Whether you struggle with anxiety or depression, we all suffer because of the darkness inside. Just because life is hard doesn't mean you have to accept everything someone throws at you or else you'll live forever depressed. Having to navigate this world is stressful for many people, especially those who can't afford treatment or therapy for their condition because when you know your situation isn't hopeless, the fight for self-care can become too overwhelming. Everyone has days where living their lives means staying healthy, maintaining relationships with loved ones, and facing everyday struggles, but at the same time, there are times when you are just too stuck in your daily routine to take a step back and appreciate what life has to offer in a peaceful environment where the sun shines brightly despite the harsh realities of life. Maybe this has all been to show who I am and what I stand for. I'm not perfect, but I also don't have to choose between being positive and taking chances and enjoying moments that challenge me instead of waiting until tomorrow or whenever the next opportunity presents itself. I encourage every person who reads this to put themselves out there and try new experiences. Life isn't always going to look good, but having goals to strive for helps us keep moving forward. As long as you take a chance every day to explore new things, even if they are simple, you won't regret any decision you make because what's in life, doesn't happen overnight. Your life may not always be easy, but the memories you create along the way might give you some inspiration to keep moving forward. This is what keeps me going when the days are difficult, and I hope you find some ways to push past the hurdles that come along with trying to be happy and healthy. Thank you for reading my story! Please feel free to leave a like and/or tip. If you enjoyed this story, please subscribe to see more in the future :)
By Waseem Malik3 years ago in Humans
Christopher Paolini's Fantasy Fiction Challenge
Christopher He’s been writing since he was a kid: first for his school magazine, then in public schools. Then at the University of South Carolina Graduate School in Columbia and now on this very website. And he even wrote fantasy here, too: The Midnight Library, The Shadow-Pale Manor, both originally published by Jonathan Cape. His short story collection, Tumbleweed and Other Stories, comes from that same series. (The titles were inspired by “the small kingdom I would always want to live in. A dark and mysterious one that everyone will never know about except me, and only through my secret writing. There is something magical about it, and mystical.”)
By Waseem Malik3 years ago in Lifehack
