u/the_smooth_reaper

I looked into your eyes, just for a little while,
Just long enough to lose myself inside your smile.
I thought I knew myself, I thought I knew my way,
But somewhere in your gaze, I seem to lose myself each day.

Your eyes became a labyrinth, beautiful and deep,
I wandered in too far, and now the way back seems asleep.
I don't know what has happened, or when I lost my view,
I only know I'm not quite myself
whenever I'm with you.

And then there are your lips,
the ones that make me lose all my thoughts,
The kind I find myself looking at
when I probably shouldn't be caught.

And your voice—
I don't know what you've done to me,
But when you speak, the world gets quiet,
and somehow I just want to listen endlessly.

Baby you're sweet in ways you don't even see,
the kind in the little things that mean the most to me.
And I love the way you get shy and run away,
Like the smallest compliment can steal your words away.

There's something so beautiful
about the softness that you carry,
Because beneath that shy smile
is a heart that's anything but ordinary.

I've seen how strong you can be
when you have every reason to run,
How you stood for what you felt
when standing up wasn't easy for anyone.

And that's when I realized
there's so much more to you
than the beauty that first caught my eyes—
there's a courage in you, too.

I know there are days
when your mind makes life hard,
When getting through the smallest things
can take everything you've got in your heart.

And I won't tell you
that I can make all of that disappear,
I won't promise a life without darkness,
or pretend I'll always know what to say or hear.

But I can promise this:
When the world feels heavy,
you won't have to carry it alone.
When you lose your way,
I'll walk beside you until you find your road home.

When you're tired,
I'll be somewhere you can rest.
When you doubt yourself,
I'll remind you of the person I see as your best.

I won't try to change you,
I won't ask you to be someone new.
I'll simply stand beside you
and face whatever comes with you.

We'll laugh when life is gentle,
and hold on when it gets rough.
We'll celebrate the little things
when the big things feel too tough.

And if you ever forget
how strong you've always been,
I'll remind you of the girl
who stood her ground and didn't give in.

So maybe I did lose myself
somewhere inside your eyes,
Maybe that's why I can't explain
these feelings I can't disguise.

But perhaps getting lost
isn't always something to fear—
Because somehow, in losing myself,
I found something I want to keep near.

I found your smile.
Your voice.
Your shy little ways.
Your kindness in the smallest moments,
your courage on the hardest days.

And if you let me,
I'd like to stay.

Not just for the beautiful days,
not just when everything feels right,
but beside you through the uncertainty,
through the darkness and the light.

I don't know exactly where
this road will take us two,
But if I get to walk it beside you,
I think I'd be happy to.

Because I may have lost myself
the moment I looked into your eyes—

but if loving you
is where I find myself again,

then maybe
I was never really lost at all.

I looked into your eyes, just for a little while,
Just long enough to lose myself inside your smile.
I thought I knew myself, I thought I knew my way,
But somewhere in your gaze, I seem to lose myself each day.

Your eyes became a labyrinth, beautiful and deep,
I wandered in too far, and now the way back seems asleep.
I don't know what has happened, or when I lost my view,
I only know I'm not quite myself
whenever I'm with you.

And then there are your lips,
the ones that make me lose all my thoughts,
The kind I find myself looking at
when I probably shouldn't be caught.

And your voice—
I don't know what you've done to me,
But when you speak, the world gets quiet,
and somehow I just want to listen endlessly.

Baby you're sweet in ways you don't even see,
the kind in the little things that mean the most to me.
And I love the way you get shy and run away,
Like the smallest compliment can steal your words away.

There's something so beautiful
about the softness that you carry,
Because beneath that shy smile
is a heart that's anything but ordinary.

I've seen how strong you can be
when you have every reason to run,
How you stood for what you felt
when standing up wasn't easy for anyone.

And that's when I realized
there's so much more to you
than the beauty that first caught my eyes—
there's a courage in you, too.

I know there are days
when your mind makes life hard,
When getting through the smallest things
can take everything you've got in your heart.

And I won't tell you
that I can make all of that disappear,
I won't promise a life without darkness,
or pretend I'll always know what to say or hear.

But I can promise this:
When the world feels heavy,
you won't have to carry it alone.
When you lose your way,
I'll walk beside you until you find your road home.

When you're tired,
I'll be somewhere you can rest.
When you doubt yourself,
I'll remind you of the person I see as your best.

I won't try to change you,
I won't ask you to be someone new.
I'll simply stand beside you
and face whatever comes with you.

We'll laugh when life is gentle,
and hold on when it gets rough.
We'll celebrate the little things
when the big things feel too tough.

And if you ever forget
how strong you've always been,
I'll remind you of the girl
who stood her ground and didn't give in.

So maybe I did lose myself
somewhere inside your eyes,
Maybe that's why I can't explain
these feelings I can't disguise.

But perhaps getting lost
isn't always something to fear—
Because somehow, in losing myself,
I found something I want to keep near.

I found your smile.
Your voice.
Your shy little ways.
Your kindness in the smallest moments,
your courage on the hardest days.

And if you let me,
I'd like to stay.

Not just for the beautiful days,
not just when everything feels right,
but beside you through the uncertainty,
through the darkness and the light.

I don't know exactly where
this road will take us two,
But if I get to walk it beside you,
I think I'd be happy to.

Because I may have lost myself
the moment I looked into your eyes—

but if loving you
is where I find myself again,

then maybe
I was never really lost at all.

I looked into your eyes, just for a little while,
Just long enough to lose myself inside your smile.
I thought I knew myself, I thought I knew my way,
But somewhere in your gaze, I seem to lose myself each day.

Your eyes became a labyrinth, beautiful and deep,
I wandered in too far, and now the way back seems asleep.
I don't know what has happened, or when I lost my view,
I only know I'm not quite myself
whenever I'm with you.

And then there are your lips,
the ones that make me lose all my thoughts,
The kind I find myself looking at
when I probably shouldn't be caught.

And your voice—
I don't know what you've done to me,
But when you speak, the world gets quiet,
and somehow I just want to listen endlessly.

Baby you're sweet in ways you don't even see,
the kind in the little things that mean the most to me.
And I love the way you get shy and run away,
Like the smallest compliment can steal your words away.

There's something so beautiful
about the softness that you carry,
Because beneath that shy smile
is a heart that's anything but ordinary.

I've seen how strong you can be
when you have every reason to run,
How you stood for what you felt
when standing up wasn't easy for anyone.

And that's when I realized
there's so much more to you
than the beauty that first caught my eyes—
there's a courage in you, too.

I know there are days
when your mind makes life hard,
When getting through the smallest things
can take everything you've got in your heart.

And I won't tell you
that I can make all of that disappear,
I won't promise a life without darkness,
or pretend I'll always know what to say or hear.

But I can promise this:
When the world feels heavy,
you won't have to carry it alone.
When you lose your way,
I'll walk beside you until you find your road home.

When you're tired,
I'll be somewhere you can rest.
When you doubt yourself,
I'll remind you of the person I see as your best.

I won't try to change you,
I won't ask you to be someone new.
I'll simply stand beside you
and face whatever comes with you.

We'll laugh when life is gentle,
and hold on when it gets rough.
We'll celebrate the little things
when the big things feel too tough.

And if you ever forget
how strong you've always been,
I'll remind you of the girl
who stood her ground and didn't give in.

So maybe I did lose myself
somewhere inside your eyes,
Maybe that's why I can't explain
these feelings I can't disguise.

But perhaps getting lost
isn't always something to fear—
Because somehow, in losing myself,
I found something I want to keep near.

I found your smile.
Your voice.
Your shy little ways.
Your kindness in the smallest moments,
your courage on the hardest days.

And if you let me,
I'd like to stay.

Not just for the beautiful days,
not just when everything feels right,
but beside you through the uncertainty,
through the darkness and the light.

I don't know exactly where
this road will take us two,
But if I get to walk it beside you,
I think I'd be happy to.

Because I may have lost myself
the moment I looked into your eyes—

but if loving you
is where I find myself again,

then maybe
I was never really lost at all.

Upon the ocean of milk you peacefully reside,
not one ounce of ego in you, only full of smile,
The majestic serpent becomes your cradle, playing his part
While Mother Lakshmi graces within the lotus of your heart.

One hand bears the lotus, pure and bright,
On another lies Sudarshana and his blazing might,
Let your conch dispel all ignorance on the darkest night,
Your mace to uphold the eternal right and destroy pride.

The One who rescued the world as a mighty fish,
The One who answered graceful Prahlad's wish,
The One who bore the mountain with his might,
The One that rescued Bhoodevi from her plight.
The One who broke Bali's pride with his humble stride,
The One whose axe made the bravest kings run with fright,
The One who sacrificed his all with unmatched grace,
The One that got showered with praise,
From an old man on a bed of arrows in death's embrace

Oh Lotus-eyed One, do not turn your eyes from me,
Oh Divine Sailor, Ferry me across this stormy sea,
Do not let go of me, my Shri Hari
Take me in your arms and give me your eternal peace

Dedicated to my lord Lakshmi Narayana Vasudeva Sankarshana Pradyumna Aniruddha

I'll be turning 22 next month and will receive my first paycheck the end of this month.

I want to buy a house in 2031/32 in Bangalore.

I'm earning 90k p/m where 3.6k goes to EPF.

Assuming a minimum of 10% hike in salary every year.

Also I have set a FIRE goal in mind that I want to reach before 40.

I would like advice on how much to invest and what kind of investments or risk I should be taking with this goal in mind.

Obviously I can find information online, but real advice from people who have learnt lessons and have experience or expertise will give more clarity and confidence in going ahead with my plans.

Thank you for reading this

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Hi. I'm a 21 year old male and I recently moved to a new city for a job. I am at a pivotal point in my life right now but I feel very confused and frustrated and anxious about everything in life right now. It's as if I'm being pulled in a 100 directions but I can move in only one direction at a time. Any help will be appreciated a lot.

My queries are:

1. Is my current career bad for me? (I'm a software dev). Also what career should I transition into? Some relatives of mine who "know" astrology have confused me a lot regarding this and I need clarity

2. The so-called "expert" in astrology in my family said that I will face problems in love and marriage. Is that true?

3. Should I start a business of my own in the future? Also some clarity about my financial future would be greatly appreciated.

4. Is my health going to be a problem for me in the future?

5. Also, do you think the predicted future can be changed? I heard from a saint that if the astrology says I will undergo something bad, but if I do some solutions regarding it and collect enough punya (good karma) then the magnitude of the event will be reduced and it won't hurt me too much.

Thank you for your time.

Recently my sister who is 26 (not blood related, if that helps) was interested in a guy who's 27.

He earns very well, graduated in one of the top colleges in my country, has a good background, also was an athlete. She was very much interested in him as they shared common personality traits like sense of humor, wit, intellectually, and in terms of ambitions too.

I have always wanted my sister to find a great person to spend her life with to be honest. But I don't know why I felt so much envy when I thought of him. I'll confirm I have zero romantic feelings for her before anyone thinks that. She's my family and I want the best for her.

But still why I am I feeling such jealousy? I'm feeling a little guilty about it and seeing things clearly may help me.
Thanks for reading.

I have spent my life standing on tiptoe feet,
not to reach, but to convince
the world that I am taller than what I seem.
Not to chase stars or the distant skies,
just to seem brighter in the world's eyes.

I learnt the shine that people prize,
the sweet words, the careful lies,
the caring nature of a kindred soul
and show from afar that I gleam like gold.

But I'm just a common stone
copying the elegance from sight
and learning tricks of light
but what I try to be is just fool's gold.

I am not even fool's gold
as that would imply some gleam
some color or shine at least from afar
some reason for the false esteem.

Yet I pray for passing eyes,
to see a treasure for where I lie
And if they do, I hear a whisper saying

"What fools they are to stay
Anyone with a brain would surely walk away".

But the poor fools are not my fear,
they can only see what appears.
they are easy to be cheated
but the wiser eyes are the ones that I dread.

It is the miner's gaze that haunts me
that one clear-eyed and cunning soul
who will see beneath the polished role
and with a shrug, not of hate or anger simply say,

"This isn't gold."

I have spent my life standing on tiptoe feet,
not to reach, but to convince
the world that I am taller than what I seem.
Not to chase stars or the distant skies,
just to seem brighter in the world's eyes.

I learnt the shine that people prize,
the sweet words, the careful lies,
the caring nature of a kindred soul
and show from afar that I gleam like gold.

But I'm just a common stone
copying the elegance from sight
and learning tricks of light
but what I try to be is just fool's gold.

I am not even fool's gold
as that would imply some gleam
some color or shine at least from afar
some reason for the false esteem.

Yet I pray for passing eyes,
to see a treasure for where I lie
And if they do, I hear a whisper saying

"What fools they are to stay
Anyone with a brain would surely walk away".

But the poor fools are not my fear,
they can only see what appears.
they are easy to be cheated
but the wiser eyes are the ones that I dread.

It is the miner's gaze that haunts me
that one clear-eyed and cunning soul
who will see beneath the polished role
and with a shrug, not of hate or anger simply say,

"This isn't gold."

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I didn't know I had it in me lol......

I have never seen a heart break so often
and still remain this kind,
still unhealed and bleeding,
yet it endlessly shines.

The hands meant to heal you and nurture you
were unfortunately the ones that did scar you.
Any other heart might have shut out the world,
but you, my angel, still found room to let me through.

When I thought of strength,
I'd always think of warriors and kings.
Now I think of you, when I found
how, with your wounded heart, you still sing a beautiful song.

So many people snatched pieces of you,
until there was nothing left.
I pray to my Lord
that I never want to be another hand added to that theft.

My prayer is to let mine be the hand
that only ever gives.
My precious pearl,
all I want is to see you smile and make your days easy to live.

I have never seen a heart break so often
and still remain this kind,
still unhealed and bleeding,
yet it endlessly shines.

The hands meant to heal you and nurture you
were unfortunately the ones that did scar you.
Any other heart might have shut out the world,
but you, my angel, still found room to let me through.

When I thought of strength,
I'd always think of warriors and kings.
Now I think of you, when I found
how, with your wounded heart, you still sing a beautiful song.

So many people snatched pieces of you,
until there was nothing left.
I pray to my Lord
that I never want to be another hand added to that theft.

My prayer is to let mine be the hand
that only ever gives.
My precious pearl,
all I want is to see you smile and make your days easy to live.

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Helped someone carry a bag in the metro station and this is what she gifted me for it.......

 🌱 🌱 🌱

Thank you very much for the gesture ❤️

You get the first treat when I become a billionaire because of this plant.......