Lighthouses in the Mind

                                                                Lighthouses in the Mind

This piece is a quiet tracing of an inner journey—not toward achievement, but toward alignment. Written as a conversation with the self, it attempts to observe, unclutter, and refine the inner responses that shape a meaningful life. The tone is intimate yet aspirational, offering readers space to reflect on their subtle inner transitions.

Life is an amazing process taking us through innumerable realms & testing each side.
But with adaptive minds and consistent effort, there’s more than solace to find.

Life needs to be brooded upon—why things happen to us on this winding course.
We aren’t always equipped to stay steadfast in our acts or declarations.
We sway often in the winds, dance to whatever Providence sends our way.
Maybe we’re responsible for much around us—if not wholly, at least in part.

A sincere person must confront their issues & find the courage to move forward.
He must think broadly, involve himself where needed, and sort out what he can.
Solutions are nearby—people see their angles, and if met, they lend support.
Yet egos bruise in some, and when they do, a balm of grace is needed.

I see roughness scattered through daily life; perhaps it is just like that, too smooth.
It’s like walking barefoot on thorn beds, or rocky, slippery hills alone.
Somewhere it’s marshy, foul, and breath grows heavy from our weaknesses.
Many outsiders seem to seek fights—as if they feed on it, even delight.

From certain characters, I expect their oddness, unmoved by words or counsel.
Their manner causes pain—mental at least, and they find constant reasons to complain.
I see a kind of greed embedded there, little respect for others’ good work.
Still, despite discomfort, duty calls—and for that sake, I must accomplish.

I observe much shaking in the minds of our soft-looking fellow beings.
They carry matters deep in their hearts, bear grudges, & delay under trivial pretexts.
They don’t act despite requests, and wait even when urgency rings the bell.
Emotion alone does little—one must act with purpose, and move for a cause.

My own work is inefficient too, as I wake only when it falls on me.
Yes, the demands are many, & I must tread carefully to balance them all.
I must avoid traps of any sort and fix things rightly, without delay.
Times test us, but courage smoothens even the hardest conduct of life.

I do not complain—just look for ways out of the jargon all around.
Yet never must one fall into wrong for the lure of momentary gain.
When the work is right, mishandlings reduce, and a little gain holds meaning.
Still, no room for complacency—life does care how well things are carried out.

We must learn the 'Art of Living'—daily challenges shall always pass our way.
So train body & mind enough to manage what life brings to the door.
The real issue is, we often aren’t ready to face what comes to us.
Yet training ensures readiness, and that’s what equips us to handle & win.

Life surprises often—accidents strike, as in Kerala, where landslides took 500 lives.
In Uttarakhand and Himachal, floods swept homes, & rains destroyed with full cruelty.
Earthquakes arrive—homes turn to rubble, lives vanish in seconds under falling stone.
Wars rage between nations—leaders play, and citizens end up paying the price.

Due to student unrest, Bangladesh lost many lives, and PM Sheikh Hasina fled from country.
She ruled long, for nearly two decades, bringing the economy to high standards.
But things went wrong—reserving 60% jobs for a few sparked unrest, turning violent.
People rose—agitations surged—and the government broke down in a single breath.

Each day brings upheavals; lives suffer; the reasons are scattered & manyfold.
We attempt to design life with care, but still, uncertainty looms in our face.
The key is to work like water—never wrong, image quietly rising in depth.
No need to fight always—know your strength, your space, and come out clean.

One must shape strategy with care, and not run after things that merely glitter.
Sometimes it takes bold words, but grace & excellence must walk alongside them.
I, too, am organic, a breathing being, trying to survive with dignity intact.
Yet I stay positive, keeping attitude clean, and seek help where needed to stay safe.

{In a world of surfaces, this is a quiet rebellion—to return to the depths & live from there.}

 

Pawan Kumar,

27^th July, 2025, Sunday, 11:40 PM, Brahmpur (Odisha)

[From my diary, 7^th August’2024, Wednesday, 9.44 A.M., Brahmpur (Odisha)]

 

The Author, Pawan Kumar, is a senior civil engineer, philosophical thinker, and deeply reflective writer. With over three decades of professional experience & an equal span of introspective journaling & literary work, he now blends engineering precision with poetic insight. His writings are a tryst with the self—rooted in values, awakened by questions, and drawn toward the timeless. Through poetry & prose, he urges others not merely to live, but to live meaningfully.