Perspectives of the Unspoken

Today’s incident taught me something profound about insecurities. This evening, as I stepped into the lift of my hostel, a few people joined me. Moments later, two girls entered, laughing and giggling, seemingly carefree. But my eyes were drawn to one of them , her arm bore a deep mark, possibly a burn scar, one that seemed permanent and painful. While I wondered what her story might be, I noticed two other girls whispering and giggling while pointing at her feet. One of them said, loud enough for anyone to hear,  "She could audition for those weird videos on YouTube ‘World’s 10 Most Bizarre Body Parts,’ one of them smirked , pointing at her feet. The words were so cruel, they stung me, and I wasn’t even the target. Instinctively, my irritation rose. I looked down, noticing her feet for the first time. One toe was missing, replaced by a large lump of skin. It wasn’t her feet, though, that caught my attention next it was her body language. She stopped smiling. Her face dulled, and ...

  There’s an unusual ache that grips us when we think of what lies beyond our understanding , the fear of the unknown.It’s not about the things we can see or touch, but the shadows that lurk just out of reach.   Ever noticed how the mind loves to race with thoughts of what’s next? Ever caught yourself spiraling into endless "what ifs"? Hearing echos of What if I fail? What if I lose someone I care about? What if something takes a heavy toll on my health? It’s exhausting, isn’t it?   We find comfort in the familiar, in the things we know well. We know what to expect from them, how they shape our day to day lives, how they make us feel whether it's joy, pain or something in between But the unknown? It’s a riddle that fuels assumptions and overthinking. We don't know what’s coming, and that uncertainty can become a breeding ground for fear, anxiety, and overthinking.  Why Do We Fear What Hasn’t Happened?  It’s human nature to want control ,we crav...