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Contents

Preface

9

Acknowledgement

11

Captivating Elaborations

13

1. Flying de Novo

15

2. Tending To Self

16

3. Unhindered

17

4. Allow Yourself the Stillness

18

5. Attitude Counts

19

6. Differentiate and Make a Difference!

20

7. Weigh Your Options

22

8. Start Anew and Now!

23

9. Lighter Today

24

10. False Promises

25

11. With the Passage of Time

26

12. Your Inner Strength

28

13. Keep the Feed Clean

29

14. More Than Just a Drape

30

15. Strategically Forward

32

16. I’m Sure, You’ll Relate

33

17. The Majestic Tiny

34

18. Uniqueness

35

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19. Rift, Ruins and Repair

36

20. What Spills Over from Sleep

37

21. Contribute to Society

38

22. You and Your Strength

39

23. The Benevolent Night

40

24. Logically Onward

41

25. Tap Into Your Power

42

26. Just Express

43

27. The Web in the Corner

44

28. Make the Choice

45

29. Going About Situations

46

30. The Road to Dreams

47

31. Worth Preserving

48

32. Being the Spirited One

50

33. Mend, Mend and Mend Again

51

34. Offloading

52

35. Innocence

53

36. Make Another Move

54

37. Timely Control

55

38. When Destiny Repays

57

39. Solitary Time

58

40. Choose Your Own Depths

59

41. Changing Perspective

60

42. Enjoyably Observing!

61

43. On Avoiding Stagnation

62

44. Blocked by Immaturity!

63

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45. To the Happier Self

64

46. Stuck and Praying

65

47. Just Keep Going

66

48. Smiles: Receive and Reciprocate

67

49. A Wish, an Unresolved Ache

68

50. Getting Realistic

70

51. The White and Blue Stripes

71

52. Learn to Fight Back

73

53. Embarking Now

74

54. Nostalgic Today

75

55. Choosing to Equilibrate

76

56. Uncurbed Wishes

78

57. Uncalled For

80

58. Meanings and Effects

81

59. Struck and Shocked?

83

60. Intrigued

84

61. The Dagger of Anger

86

62. On the Unguessable Route

87

63. Musings as I Mature

88

64. Receiving a Warm Welcome

90

65. The Downside of Rushing

91

66. Please Don’t Suffer

92

67. Humiliation

93

68. Feel It to Understand It

94

69. Embracing Life’s Unpredictability

95

70. Dear Creator, Thank You

96

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Short and Crisp Thoughts

97

1. Perspective

99

2. Dedication

100

3. Persistence

101

4. Cautiousness

102

5. Gratitude

103

6. Open Your Eyes

104

7. My Search Continues

105

8. Hope

106

9. Struggle

107

10. Reassurance

108

11. Face Reality

109

12. Time: The Controlling Factor

110

13. Wise Up

111

14. Tied Together and Forever

112

15. Preparedness

113

16. Differentiate

114

17. Stirred but Silent

115

18. Joyous Simplicity

116

19. Transience

117

20. Self-belief

118

21. The Game Changer

119

22. In the Right Spirit

120

23. Keep the Effort Going

121

24. The Test of Time

122

25. The Dependable

123

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26. The Pandemic

124

27. Politeness

125

28. Shelf life

126

29. Self-discipline

127

30. Choose Your Thoughts

128

31. Honesty

129

32. Conscious and Aware

130

33. Willpower

131

34. On Ridicule

132

35. Ageing

133

36. On Failing

134

37. Relationships

135

38. Indelibility

136

39. Foresight

137

40. Harsh Points

138

41. Social Beings We Are

139

42. Trustworthiness

140

43. Light and Deep

141

44. Support

142

45. Soulful Awareness

143

46. Outlook

144

47. Expressing

145

48. Captiousness

146

49. Unconditional

147

50. Conversational Awareness

148

51. Greatness in Art

149

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52. Acknowledging Gifts

150

53. The Worth of Effort

151

54. Care for Yourself

152

55. Limit Your Fears

153

56. The Happier You

154

57. Hold On to Hope

155

58. Oneness

156

59. Decoding Spirituality

157

60. The Surreal Success

158

61. Gratitude for Resources

159

62. Simply Sorted

160

63. Commitment

161

64. Background Thoughts

162

65. Avoid Falling Short

163

66. Open-mindedness

164

67. Keep the Right Company

165

68. Preparedness Pays Off

166

69. Compassion

167

70. Life’s Your Gift

168

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Preface

Welcome to my world of poetry—the world that is full of real-life talk. Our brain is a busy boss. It controls and leads us in our journey of life. What we see, what we hear, and all that we come across ends up being processed right there. As a result of this processing, we derive life lessons that guide us onward. Insightfully Onward is my third book of poetry and it dwells on the concept of preserving the good and helpful inputs out of all those that our brain processes. It brings to the table seventy poems that are easy to comprehend, and concise thoughts—seventy gripping headings under two sections—that will create a lasting impression. The first part of this book has poems which are intended to be leisure reads. They are the ones to be read and pondered over. The second part has shorter pieces which are quick reads that can intermesh with your mind quite easily and would linger on for as long as you want. So, go ahead, read and interpret for yourself these sincerely created pieces. I hope that you have a fulfilling experience as you read through this book and that these words offer the right amount of joy. Happy Reading & Happier Living! Harleen Makar

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Acknowledgement

I am especially thankful to my parents for supporting me all through the writing of this book. The first ones to read my creations, they offer an unbiased view and worthy advice on refining them further. I am ever indebted to them for the upbringing that they have given me, as that is what shaped my thought process.

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Captivating Elaborations

Flying de Novo

Once more, being successful and being shy, My little birds of effort have finally hit the sky. I feel nostalgic. I’ve been here before. It feels like I’m here to stay for time more. On why are the birds shy, I’ll say just this— Joy of winning doesn’t need repeated emphasis. Win, celebrate, and get busy again. In bragging and boasting, I see no gain. If blessed with another chance to soar higher, It is in our interest to become better and wiser. There is absolutely no alternative to dedication If looking to see endeavours and success in unison. Letting the wrappers on my gifts unravel, I’m setting to a new tune—my travel. Life is a journey through which I wish— I sail, try, achieve, retry and accomplish.

Harleen Makar

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Worthy notes, wisdom and simplified thinking— All are right here for you! Embrace joyous living. We all love sweet memories, don’t we? Similarly, the mind loves sweet thoughts, and things get even better when those thoughts can guide us through the challenges that we face every day in our lives. If we try to preserve life lessons at each step by turning them into likeable guidelines for the future, we can comfortably carve our unique way through life. This book is meant to be that valuable and sought-after companion for your journey. Harleen Makar is the author of two books of poetry namely, En Route to Hopefulness and The Hamper of Existence. She resides in Delhi and is a post-graduate in Pharmacy. She has previously worked as a lecturer. She is passionate about spreading smiles of positivity and hope through her words. An Army Officer’s daughter, she is a firm believer in the power of virtue and discipline. Her writing is consciously perfumed with the pleasant notes of enthusiasm and farsightedness. Price 199