Daily writing prompt

What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

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Hello dear friends,
I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful and reflective mood.

Today’s writing prompt touched me deeply:
“What’s your favorite thing about yourself?”

It sounds simple at first glance, but as I began to reflect on it, I realized that this question opens the door to self-discovery, gratitude, and self-love — the very elements that give our life meaning.

So today, I wish to share something intimate and honest with you:
My favorite thing about myself is my passion for reinvention.

🌱 The Journey of Rediscovery

You see, I wasn’t always a writer, an artist, or a poet. For many years, I was a man of finance — a banker, tethered to numbers, regulations, and spreadsheets. There was structure and predictability, yes, but not necessarily creativity or fulfillment.

But retirement brought a miracle — a second life.

It gave me a blank canvas. And instead of folding into the silence of routine, I chose to reinvent myself — as a storyteller, a painter, and a curious soul embracing life like a beginner again.

My passion for reinvention is my most cherished quality because it has kept me alive, not just breathing, but truly living.

🎨 A Life of Colors and Curiosity

This quality has given birth to countless short stories, soulful poems, and brush strokes on canvas. I am 67 now, but feel younger at heart than ever before.

The thrill of learning something new every day — be it experimenting with abstract painting or editing a short video — energizes me.

Whenever someone asks me how I manage to stay so engaged, I simply say:
“Because I fell in love with growth over comfort.”

Whether it’s writing blogs on health, love, or reflections from my life’s journey, or dancing in the bathroom alone with showers, feel joy in our hearts, each act comes from this burning desire to rediscover and reinvent.

And that — dear readers — is the magic I treasure most about myself.

🌟 Why Reinvention Matters

In a world obsessed with youth, success, and speed, we often forget the quiet power of evolution. We fear change as if it erases our past.

But I believe change is what makes the past worthwhile. Reinvention is not about replacing our identity — it’s about peeling off the layers and meeting our true self.

It allows us to be artists of our own life.

Even my blog, Retired Kalam, shows this journey. What began as a simple way to share my thoughts has turned into a collection of feelings, experiences, and dreams — a gift for both the world and myself.

💬 Conversations with My Inner Child

You might ask — “Does it ever get tiring?”
Well, not really. In fact, my inner child thanks me often.
He cheers every time I pick up the paintbrush,
He laughs when I make a silly rhyme in a poem,
And he nods with quiet approval when I write something deeply heartfelt.

That inner voice, long silenced by adulthood and responsibility, now sings again.

💖 The Ripple Effect

The best part is how my favorite thing about myself impacts others. Friends tell me they’ve started writing again.

Strangers leave kind comments on my blogs. Even my granddaughter says, “Dadu, you’re cool!” — and nothing feels better than that.

When we allow ourselves to grow, we become permission slips for others to do the same.

🌄 A Message for You

So, dear reader — I ask you today:

What is your favorite thing about yourself?
And if you’re struggling to find an answer, may I offer a suggestion?

Look not at what you do for a living — but how you live your life.
Notice what lights you up.
What would you still do if no one clapped?

Maybe your favorite thing is your kindness. Or your resilience. Or your ability to see beauty in the little things.

Whatever it is, cherish it. Celebrate it. And if you haven’t discovered it yet, don’t worry — it’s never too late to meet the best parts of yourself.

🖋️ My final submission

As I close today’s blog, I’m reminded of a quote that beautifully sums up my journey:

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung

Thank you for staying with me on this journey of self-exploration.
Let’s continue to grow together, live creatively, and celebrate the spark within us — the one that never fades with age, but only gets brighter with time.

Warm regards,
Vijay. Verma
Your friend in reinvention, reflection, and resilience.

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