Log Kya Kahenge Ruined My Life - Until I Did This!

Have you ever felt like the world is watching your every move? Judging every decision - from what you wear to who you're with? If so, you're not alone. The constant pressure of living under the scrutiny of "log kya kahenge" can weigh heavily on all of us. For most of my life, my decisions were shaped by what people might say or think. I dressed to stand out, but not too much. I longed to wear bold lip colours but often held back, afraid of drawing too much attention. I was stuck playing it safe. Sound familiar? This mindset can wear you down, turning external voices into your own inner critic, making you a self-doubting, people-pleasing version of yourself. Growing up, I was taught to aim for a stable job, to fit in, to follow the well-trodden path. 

As a child, art fascinated me. It became my escape, a therapeutic outlet long before I even knew the term "art therapy." Looking back, I smile at the thought of my younger self intuitively finding solace in creativity. Art became a part of my identity - the kid who could draw, who was creative. There was something magical in that label. I experimented with everything, painting on whatever I could get my hands on, even transforming waste materials into functional, artistic pieces. Who knew that art could also spark environmental consciousness?

This journey with art taught me something invaluable - it allowed me to reconnect with my true self. Every time I let my creativity flow without fear of judgment, I found myself again. It became a reminder that we all have this inner child, the one who is bold, curious, and unapologetically authentic. But as we grow up, that child often gets buried under layers of societal expectations, leaving us playing safe, afraid to stand out. After years of trying to fit into molds that weren’t meant for me, I’ve learned the importance of keeping that inner child alive. We need to embrace the parts of us that long to express themselves freely, without fear of judgment. Because when we stop living under the weight of "log kya kahenge," we start living for ourselves. 

So, here’s my honest advice: keep your inner child intact and content. Don’t let the fear of what others think shape your decisions. Instead, let your passions, your creativity, and your true self lead the way. What would you do if no one was watching? If no one’s judgment mattered? What choices would truly reflect *you*? Maybe it’s time to embrace that inner child, the one who isn’t afraid to be bold, curious, and unapologetically *you*. Life is too short to be lived under the weight of expectations. Let’s rewrite the narrative - one bold choice, one colourful stroke at a time. What’s your next move?