Moqheeta's Musings

Seven fears that stop people from writing   We all have come across people who are very knowledgeable and experienced. They are highly articulate and can describe incidents in great detail with the effortless use of colourful vocabulary. Their flow is smooth and enthralling. Yet, when you ask them why don't they write and share their eloquent thoughts with the others, they suddenly go quiet and say its not their cup of tea. I happened to interview few such thinkers and most of them gave very similar reasons.   1.      Who will read my work - If all the writers had this doubt, we wouldn’t have had much literary work in the world to read. The world is full of people with varied reading tastes. And there is equal or more writers who write on such diverse interests.  So, there will always be someone who would be interested in your work.  Anne Frank didn’t write the diary keeping the readers in mind. She simply wrote what she felt was important fo...

By Muqheeta Mehboob   I want to present two scenarios to you. After reading, I would like you to answer a few questions. Scenario 1   It was a hot summer evening, and Ali had just returned home from a long day at work. He was exhausted and drained from the scorching heat, and all he could think of was a refreshing drink to quench his thirst.  His wife, Aisha, was in the kitchen preparing dinner, and as she saw him enter, she immediately noticed the tired look on his face. Without a word, she went to the fridge and pulled out a tall glass of milkshake that she had made earlier in the day. "Here, try this," she said, handing him the glass. Ali took the glass and took a sip. The cool, creamy sweetness of the milkshake was just what he needed. "Wow, this is very refreshing," he said, looking at his wife with gratitude. "You have done an amazing job at making this and that too just when I needed it most.’’ Aisha smiled, happy to see her husband feeling better. ...

WE LIVE AND LEARN,  WE LEARN AND LIVE Muqheeta Mehboob Throughout our lives, we come across a diverse array of people who leave a lasting impact on us in one way or another. Some of these people might have been our family, friends, mentors, colleagues, or even strangers we met on our journey. Each interaction with them has taught us valuable lessons that have helped us grow and shape our perspectives. As we navigate through life, it is important to reflect on these learnings and appreciate the people who have contributed to our personal and professional development. One of the most significant benefits of focusing on positive habits and qualities is that it helps us develop a more optimistic outlook on life. In this series, I want to share my learnings from some of the people who have impacted my life. Through my reflections, I aim to showcase the positive influence these individuals had on me, and how their guidance and wisdom helped me become a better version of myself. By sharin...