THE IMPORTANT THINGS

THE IMPORTANT THINGS

A Story by Maumil Mehraj

Thoughts that you didn't think, responsibilities you never wanted to take, dreams you never wanted to chase, feelings which were not your own. Every hour, every minute, every second such burdens hunch your shoulders and force you to live a life which is not true to yourself. The expectations of people around you and the aspirations of your loved ones make an intangible barrier between you and the goals you have set for yourself. There is always a little something that the self hidden inside you wanted to do more than anything. But there are, as always were, more important things to do. 
In chasing these, you tend to forget the voice inside you. At first, you find it difficult to get it out of your head; the voice is still youthful, restless and impatient. As time passes, its attempts get feebler, more disappointed. you, afterwards shun it to such an acute degree that it gives up, sitting silently in a dark corner in your heart which you never discovered. 
Doing the things that matter little in the end, you feel satisfied. But Alas! such state of self proclaimed satisfaction is constantly threatened by the voice inside. Dormant still, but very powerful. Like a lava that can explode any minute.
And at some point in life, you lose track of what you've been doing and focus your attention to what could've been done. But as they say,"time that has gone, never did return"
If there is something that you love and want to do, NOW is the perfect time to do it!!!
CHEERS!

© 2014 Maumil Mehraj


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Maumil Mehraj
I am a beginner!

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(The expectations of people around you and the aspirations of your loved ones make an intangible barrier between you and the goals you have set for yourself.) Too many people spend their entire lives trying to please others and not being true to themselves. You have captured these emotions and feeling very well and I love the positive ending line...do it NOW! I so totally agree. Looking forward to reading more of your work. ~Sharon

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

I am really glad you liked it.
thanks very much



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A great piece of advice, Maumil... don't worry about pleasing others and if there is something you want to do then do it while you can before you find yourself, years and years later, wishing you had...

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

Yes, don't keep any space for regrets...Thanks for the lovely review
Hi...
I like your narrative voice. It is powerful and effective.
I just remember the line "Man his own friend and foe" while reading along your story.
You directed the reader to conquer thyself, that too by now.
(hidden self or self hidden?)

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

Thanks for the lovely review Jeyanthi. Much appreciated
and this goes on forever my friend,you wrote it well

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Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

Thanks for stopping by :)
For a beginner story this was an awesome write! I really enjoyed it :)

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Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

many thanks Aaron for your kind words :) I appreciate
Well I can say that I know exactly what you're talking about in this piece. Why can't we just live a life where nothing is expected of us and we're simply left to our own true devices. To really live a life, we have to take in the moment and ask ourselves that one question: What makes us happy?

Love this so much, and seeing it was your first I have to say great job to that!

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

I wrote this when I was dead studying for the exams :) ....And imagine if everyone did just the thin.. read more
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A good short prosaic musing on standing your ground, and being who you truly are.
Well done!!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

Thanks very much^_^
this is so true, couldn't have put it better myself!

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

Thanks very much for reading!
You are very good for a beginning. You put your thoughts together very well and teach old fashion wisdom.
"If there is something that you love and want to do, NOW is the perfect time to do it!!!
CHEERS!"
I agree with the above lines. Old wisdom somewhere once said. "Do what you love". Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 8 Years Ago


Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

Aww! Thank you so much, you renewed my enthusiasm :)
Coyote Poetry

8 Years Ago

I like the positive feel to your words and you are welcome.
(The expectations of people around you and the aspirations of your loved ones make an intangible barrier between you and the goals you have set for yourself.) Too many people spend their entire lives trying to please others and not being true to themselves. You have captured these emotions and feeling very well and I love the positive ending line...do it NOW! I so totally agree. Looking forward to reading more of your work. ~Sharon

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Maumil Mehraj

8 Years Ago

I am really glad you liked it.
thanks very much

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