Author: Poetics

Freedom whispers in the night,
Promises of boundless light,
Neither beauty nor gold’s grand might,
Can quell the spirit’s flight.

Attachment, like many aspects of human experience, is a double-edged sword. It offers emotional security, deepened relationships, and a sense of purpose, but it can also lead to possessiveness, emotional dependency, and profound loss.

Lying in relationships is a double-edged sword. While it can sometimes protect feelings, avoid conflict, maintain privacy, and enhance romance, it also risks eroding trust, creating emotional distance, inducing guilt and anxiety, escalating into more lies, and undermining authenticity.

Distancing yourself from toxic people allows you to invest more time and energy into nurturing positive relationships. Surrounding yourself with supportive and loving individuals can significantly enhance your quality of life.

To achieve success, I needed to embrace the vision I had for my life with unwavering commitment. If my goals were ambitious, as lofty as a billion, I had to act, live, and breathe in alignment with that vision. The path to success required discipline, focus, and an unyielding dedication to my dreams. I could no longer afford to waste opportunities or squander the chances that came my way. Karma, that enigmatic force of balance and justice, would not always overlook my transgressions. I was no deity to toy with the whims of karma, and I needed to acknowledge that with humility and respect.

Let not the blame game spin endlessly,  
For in its cycle, no one can win.  
We all believe we are in the right,  
In our own understanding, we continue the fight.

7. “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton – A witty and clever exploration of love and relationships, this novel follows Andy as he navigates heartbreak and tries to understand why his relationship ended.

6. If you want to fail, try to please everyone.
—Erwin Rommel

A relationship thrives on the soil of will,
Where two gardeners tend, and time stands still.
Harvesting joy from the seeds of strife,
Cultivating a bond for a flourishing life.

In a healthy relationship, both partners are dedicated to each other’s growth and happiness. They support each other through challenges and celebrate each other’s successes. This mutual respect and commitment create a strong foundation for a lasting and fulfilling relationship.

It’s not that serious to be wise until foolishness prevails.
It’s not that serious to be strong until weakness strikes.
It’s not that serious to be resilient until adversity hits.
It’s not that serious to seek the truth until lies dominate.

It’s not that serious to be compassionate until indifference spreads.
It’s not that serious to be forgiving until grudges grow.
It’s not that serious to be resilient until challenges arise.
It’s not that serious to seek unity until division rules.

31. Control Other People’s Options: Guide the decisions of others by giving them limited options.
32. Play with people’s fantasies: Appeal to people’s emotions and dreams to gain clout.
33. Discover the weaknesses of others: Identify what drives people to manipulate their actions.
34. Be a rule in your behavior: Power lies in the appearance of greatness and dignity.

When you were dating and courting, you were romantic and thoughtful, but now that you are married, you wrongly think showing love is beneath you. If you truly love your wife, tell her; she needs to hear it. Warm her heart. Romance her. Date your wife. Her being a wife doesn’t mean she doesn’t need to feel loved. Real men show their love. God is a loving God. If God doesn’t find showing love as something beneath Him, who are you to shun showing affection, yet you are created in the image of God?

Yesterday, we had a difficult customer at the restaurant. He yelled at the bartender because we didn’t have club soda. The bartender explained that we don’t stock club soda because we don’t serve liquor, only beer and wine, and therefore, there’s no soda gun behind the bar. He didn’t like that response. Afterward, he asked for a cheese that we didn’t have, even after the bartender read him the available cheeses twice. She explained that we don’t carry that particular cheese. Then he lost it and started yelling at her as if she were hoarding the world’s supply of that…