Six Months of Me 

What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?

Illustrated by Rajeshwari

My biggest challenge in the next six months?

Staying loyal to the life I truly want,

not the one I’ve been conditioned to settle for.

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Choosing peace over pressure

even when pressure arrives dressed as responsibility.

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Choosing clarity over chaos

even when chaos feels familiar,

comfortable,

or expected.

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Choosing myself

quietly, consistently,

without apologizing for the space I take

or the peace I protect.

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Because not everything is worth my energy,

and not everyone deserves front-row access

to my mind, time, or heart.

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And in the end… a small reminder to every woman:

Choose yourself.

Every time.

Without guilt.

Without hesitation.

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—Rajeshwari 🧿💕

(Poem & Illustration ©Rajeshwari.

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8 responses to “Six Months of Me ”

  1. Girish Mani Avatar

    challenges with clarity…. that’s good…..👍

    1. nihshabdblog Avatar

      Thank you… means a lot. ✨

  2. vermavkv Avatar

    That is a powerful and deeply affirming piece of writing. Your words carry a quiet strength that feels both personal and universal, and that’s what makes them so impactful. The way you frame your “biggest challenge” not as an external obstacle but as an inner commitment—to peace, clarity, and self-respect—is incredibly empowering. It speaks to a kind of courage that isn’t loud or dramatic, but steady, intentional, and deeply transformative.

    1. nihshabdblog Avatar

      I’m truly humbled by the way you received this piece. Knowing that the intention behind choosing peace, clarity, and self-respect found its way to you means more than I can express. Thank you for reading it with such openness and depth. 🤍

  3. Vijay Srivastava Avatar

    So beautifully expressed, Rajeshwari ji.
    Choosing peace over pressure and clarity over chaos is not selfish it is sacred self-respect.
    May you continue to choose yourself, quietly and courageously, every single time.

    1. nihshabdblog Avatar

      Vijay ji, Thank you for expressing it with such tenderness…your words felt like a gentle reassurance. It means a lot when someone understands the quiet courage behind choosing peace. Truly grateful for your kindness. 🤍✨

  4. KK Avatar
    KK

    Beautifully put! Sometimes “choosing myself” is the best option. 🙏💐💗

    1. nihshabdblog Avatar

      Thank you 🤍
      Yes, sometimes choosing yourself is the most peaceful choice. 🙏💗

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