Secrets Of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin

Although these items may not seem particularly profound, each one was a revelation when I finally figured it out:

• The best reading is re-reading.
• Outer order contributes to inner calm.
• The opposite of a great truth is also true.
• You manage what you measure.
• By doing a little bit each day, you can get a lot accomplished.
• People don’t notice your mistakes and flaws as much as you think.
• It’s nice to have plenty of money.
• Most decisions don’t require extensive research.
• Try not to let yourself get too hungry.
• Even if you think they’re fake, it’s nice to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
• If you can’t find something, clean up.
• The days are long, but the years are short.
• Someplace, keep an empty shelf.
• Turning the computer on and off a few times often fixes a glitch.
• It’s okay to ask for help.
• You can choose what you do; you can’t choose what you LIKE to do.
• Happiness doesn’t always make you feel happy.
• What you do EVERY DAY matters more than what you do ONCE IN A WHILE.
• You don’t have to be good at everything.
• Soap and water removes most stains.
• It’s important to be nice to EVERYONE.
• You know as much as most people.
• Over-the-counter medicines are very effective.
• Eat better, eat less, exercise more.
• What’s fun for other people may not be fun for you—and vice versa.
• People actually prefer that you buy wedding gifts off their registry.
• Houseplants and photo albums are a lot of trouble.
• If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough.
• No deposit, no return.

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Original post by Gretchen Rubin.

A silent ebony night

A silent ebony night
still no fear, no fright
cos I am not alone
There is someone who is known.

They are the tiny drops from the sky.
who are so pure that they cannot deny
They quietly listen to all that we say
then, touch the earth or vanish in a bay.

I love to walk in the rain
cause no one can feel my pain.
No one can see me cry
cause tears mix with them and finally die.

I have zillions of such companions,
but still alone in the battalion.
Fighting against fear and loneliness,
And fatigue of the ruthless passiveness.

Will any one even come to ask?
To remove this fake cheerful mask.
Or these descended fays are the only one,
to support me in this lonely run.

Still my life leaves a question,
will anyone come to heal this repercussion?
or i will also become like the drops from the sky,
and will mix with the earth and finally die.

Lonely, Lonely, Lonely forever...

Now I'm back again into the world.

My tears ran like autumn rain
When cupids love was slain
In my heart there was only pain
I turn my back upon the world.

My world was shattered
When I lost all that mattered
And my dreams were scattered
I turn my back upon the world.

My heart has been broken
Her love for me was only token
All her promises now forsaken
I turn my back upon the world.

The loss of my hearts desire
Cold embers where once was fire
To love again I can only aspire
I turn my back upon the world.

But with head high I went forward
Feeling not a little awkward
And I found my just reward
When I went again into the world.

Though my love ended in tears
It's never as dark as it appears
I've put aside my darkest Fears
And I must go again out into the world.

Now back from the brink of madness
With Only distant memories of Sadness
My heart no resounds in gladness
Now I'm back again into the world.

I am not yours, not lost in you

I am not yours, not lost in you,
Not lost, although I long to be
Lost as a candle lit at noon,
Lost as a snowflake in the sea.

You love me, and I find you still
A spirit beautiful and bright,
Yet I am I, who long to be
Lost as a light is lost in light.

Oh plunge me deep in love -- put out
My senses, leave me deaf and blind,
Swept by the tempest of your love,
A taper in a rushing wind.♥

उम्र बेहिसाब है, थोड़ी सी शराब है

उम्र बेहिसाब है, थोड़ी सी शराब है.
ज़िन्दगी की चाह में, ज़िन्दगी ख़राब है.
तुम नहीं तो कुछ नहीं, सीधा सा हिसाब है.
इसकी बात क्यूँ सुनें, वक्त क्या नवाब है?
फिर बदल गया समां, इश्क़ इन्कलाब है.
आईने से पूछ लूं, मूड क्यूँ खराब है?
मौत ग़म के शेल्फ़ की, आख़िरी किताब है
- दर्पण साह

...So that nothing can make us fall apart!

If only you saw love in my eyes,
There would have been no goodbyes,
and no matter how long it may take,
I will never let my hopes break,
I'll wait for you to come back,
and put my life back on track,
So if you can hear my heart say,
that I'll love you come what may,
Come back fast and touch my heart,
So that nothing can make us fall apart..!!