2019
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Before the Year Slips Away
And here we are—the last month of the year. But before you step into 2020, there’s still time. I just want you to take a few moments and read this motivational boost. Who knows? It might help you make the…
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Never stop loving yourself
Never stop loving yourself even though thousands of people love you. TheSparklingWords // Anushree Vaishnav
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The Hard Truth About Relationships and Maturity
I’m writing this at the age of 21, and I’m glad I can. When we’re born, we have two kinds of relationships: first, the blood relations we come into this world with, and second, the relationships we form ourselves later.…
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A Chapter Closes
Seven years ago, like most Indian students after 10th grade, I chose the science stream. Last week, my graduation results came in—I passed. These past seven years have been nothing short of a roller coaster. I’ve felt everything: happiness, failure,…
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I Forgive You, but for Me
This is for those who want to move on but still carry hard feelings. These hard feelings for you weigh heavily on my chest. Now I understand that as long as any feeling of love or hatred for you remains…
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Society
The best fictional stories award goes to SOCIETY. TheSparklingWords // Anushree Vaishnav
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When It Feels Like a Dark Room
I know it looks like you’re trapped in a dark room, unable to find a way out. You keep knocking on that one door, hoping it’ll open. But maybe you’re not looking around—because there might be another way out that…
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Blankets & Blessings
It was almost midnight when Kanak parked her car near the road and stepped out. “Come out, Noor. It’s not that cold. And anyway, we’re in Jaipur, not Kashmir,” Kanak said with a smirk. “I hope you know that you’re…
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A Smile Can Hide a Storm
I was crying… crying hard. I had broken everything in my room. I shouted, I screamed, and I didn’t even know why. In anger, I slammed my hand against the wall, and suddenly, I felt more pain in my hand…
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What Ends When We Die
Everyone has to die one day. It’s a universal truth, and I’m not afraid of death. But what scares me the most is what will end with my death. My family, my friends, and the dreams I shared with them…
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Back on Track
As I sit down to write this, it truly feels like I’m writing after years—and in a way, that’s true. The last time I updated my blog was in January. After that, life happened. Exams kept me occupied for nearly…
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New Year, New You
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year! Improve yourself. Prepare your best version. Keep writing. Be happy. TheSparklingWords // Anushree Vaishnav
