By Riya Cyriac Hello dear friends on the internet, we meet again in this faceless, virtual reality. In such a faceless, virtual reality, we try to fill the gaps of knowledge. We crave to know people, but we don't even know the true depths of a person until you are living inside their body and … Continue reading The Deception of Perception: Idolization of Strangers
The Gap Between What I Want and What I Have
CURRENTLY: I am writing a scholarship essay for a program that I really love, but it's due quite soon. Like in two days soon. So I need a brain break to distract me from the impending doom. *** The gap between what I want and what I have. If that sounds deep to you, I'm … Continue reading The Gap Between What I Want and What I Have
You Are Not A Leader
You are not a leader. No, not even you who founded a non-profit or you who is president of a club at your school. I know, it's a brazen statement from a fellow subpar-leader like myself, but the statement still stands. Let me explain. If you are the person in the group project who does … Continue reading You Are Not A Leader
Forgive Yourself For Ignorant Mistakes
Forgiveness. It's beautiful concept, but rarely are we told to forgive ourselves. We pick ourselves apart for ignorant mistakes and problems we had either ages of weeks ago. We roll over in bed and smother our faces in pillows in vexation. We never seem to let these go, including myself. I'm trying to forgive myself … Continue reading Forgive Yourself For Ignorant Mistakes
The Enthusiast: A New Journey For My Blog
This is going to be a semi-reflective, semi-announcment type post, but i suppose I'll begin with the sentimental stuff. I live my life in a very meticulous manner. Everything I do has a purpose, or is guided by the knowledge that anything I do could bite me back one day. This blog was not one … Continue reading The Enthusiast: A New Journey For My Blog
Why I Founded The Young Writers Initiative
First in a series of: An Enthusiasts Guide to Starting Something New
The Greatest Person In The Room
I will never be the most accomplished person in the room. That's not a statement of pity, far from, actually. I was brought aware of this fact through a conversation with a friend who also struggles with their perception of success. We both acknowledged that we are not the greatest people in our circles, but … Continue reading The Greatest Person In The Room
A Writer’s Social Responsibility
As writers, we have a responsibility. Actually, more than a responsibility. We communicate stories and voices through our words, through the stetches and scribbles in our notebook, and people take the time to sit and absorb those words. Anyone can write about themself, about heartbreak and failure and sadness, but it takes a true writer … Continue reading A Writer’s Social Responsibility
The Enthusiast 