Hi Bhavya!
This is a nice message and something very relatable. Most of us define our lives by the judgments and beliefs that other people have about us. You said correctly that a quiet introspection about our lives can give a lot answers about this problem. I agree with the puppet thing too. Life isn't being the puppet or the slave of the choices and desires of others.
Getting recognition in the eyes of others makes us feel worthy and when the same people don't appreciate us, we feel low and inferior. I really don't know how to give a positive reply to this because deep down I know I too am not able to cope up with these things. The fear of 'others' always haunts me, no matter how much I try to avoid. This fear stays inside me and eats me like a demon.
The comparison that you did in the end with the moon and the sun was very nice and I loved it. It is really difficult to find our potential especially when there's so much of self-doubt. It's easier to say or recommend than to actually do it. So sometimes writing it like this does help to some extend.
There were some technical issues and improvements but they were very well covered by watchamacallit in her review so there's no point in repeating them. It's always nice to see some honest thoughts and writings on YWS. It always gives a feeling that we are not the only one's facing the problem.
Good luck for future works!
Keep writing
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