Blogging is often measured by numbers, but this journey was measured in growth.
Over a year of showing up, writing, and waiting, I learned that effort shapes more than outcomes—it shapes the person behind the words. This poem reflects that quiet transformation.
# My Journey of Blogging #
I planted effort,
shared my thoughts,
watered my patience,
and waited a year.
The journey did not grow money—
it grew me courage,
and the faith to begin again.
It taught me this:
nothing blooms
without belief.
These words carry emotion—
they stay with struggle,
are stained with hope,
and signed by time itself.
Effort does not reward wishing.
it answers those who show up.
Each blog is my thoughts evolved.
Each note, a season survived.
Each sentence, a step forward
on a path only I walk.
And as midnight arrives,
time does not bend—
but I define my path,
and I walk again,
and again.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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Retiredकलम 
Be like the bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing she hath wings.— Victor Hugo
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What a beautiful reminder. Hugo captures that quiet courage so perfectly—the moment of uncertainty, the branch giving way,
and still the song. It’s faith not in the branch, but in one’s own wings.
A gentle nudge to trust our inner strength even when support feels fragile. 💛
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Thank you so much.
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Please walk again and again because life is beautiful so enjoy every moment. Beautiful poem
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Thank you so much for your kind words. They feel like a gentle reminder to keep moving, to keep noticing, and to keep trusting the beauty along the way.
I’m grateful the poem resonated with you—may we all keep walking, again and again, with open hearts. 🌿
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Thanks again.
Stay happy and blessed.
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Good evening.
I hope you enjoyed the day.
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That is good,
Stay happy and keep sharing.
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Good evening.
Stay happy and blessed.
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The way you framed blogging as something that didn’t grow money but grew you felt very real. Showing up again and again, even when nothing obvious comes back, changes a person quietly.
I liked that honesty a lot. Writing as seasons survived, not milestones achieved. That’s the part most people don’t talk about. Keep walking your path, it’s clear it’s doing its work.
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Thank you for saying that—it really means a lot. You captured exactly what I was trying to express: the quiet, unglamorous growth that happens simply by showing up and staying with the work.
Writing as a way of living through seasons rather than chasing milestones feels true to me, and it’s reassuring to know that honesty landed. I appreciate your words and encouragement more than you know.
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Thank you Verma for your kind words 🙏
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You’re most welcome 🙏
I’m glad my words resonated with you. Thank you for sharing something so heartfelt—it’s always a privilege to engage with work that carries sincerity and depth. Wishing you continued inspiration and peace.
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A good reflection on how the blog develops the blogger, not the other way around. It is a reflection of our existence and experiences and it is always good to look back to see the road we have been travelling, rather than look forward and wonder which route to take. Have a wonderful day. Allan
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This is a thoughtful and grounding reflection. I love the way it frames blogging as a mirror of lived experience rather than a destination to be engineered. The idea of looking back with awareness—honoring the path already walked—feels both wise and comforting. It gently reminds us that growth reveals itself in hindsight, through presence and reflection, not pressure. A beautiful sentiment to carry into the day.
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What a great journey that is. I think we eventually find out who we are through writing.
I was thinking about streaks the other day. For me sometimes it has to be what I want to do, but not what I have to do.
And somehow, you achieve them both.
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That’s so beautifully said—and I agree. Writing has a quiet way of revealing us to ourselves over time, almost without us noticing it happening.
I love what you said about streaks too. When it becomes only about what we have to do, something vital goes missing. But when desire and discipline begin to overlap—even imperfectly—that’s where the magic is. You’re not forcing the journey; you’re walking it.
Thank you for sharing that insight. It feels like one writer recognizing another on the same winding path.
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It’s a wonderful reminder that the true measure of a creative journey isn’t in the numbers, but in the personal growth, courage, and faith it builds. “Effort does not reward wishing. it answers those who show up” is a particularly powerful line. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful journey and this inspiring reflection.
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Thank you so much for reflecting on it so thoughtfully. That line comes straight from lived experience—showing up again and again, even when nothing seems to move, is where the real shaping happens. I’m grateful you felt the heart of it and walked alongside the journey.
Your words are deeply encouraging and truly appreciated.
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“Nothing blooms without belief.” I love it. That’s truly the seed from which all our creations grow. Thank you for taking us with you on your blogging journey. We walk with you again. And again.
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Thank you so much for this—what a beautiful way to put it. 🌱
That line truly holds everything: belief as the quiet beginning of all becoming.
I’m deeply grateful you’re walking alongside me on this journey.
It means more than words to know the path is shared, again and again.
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Nice! I don’t care all that much about the “numbers…”
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That’s a refreshing outlook 😊
Numbers come and go, but real joy, connection, and meaningful moments are what truly matter.
Focusing on what feels right rather than what can be counted is a beautiful way to live.
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In these verses, we feel the strength of patience and persistence. Each word, watered with effort and hope, transforms into flowers of courage and faith. It is inspiring to see how true growth is not measured in numbers, but in the courage to continue, to start again, to walk at one’s own pace. His verses remind us that each step, each text, each moment of waiting is also a step in our own evolution, and that the path becomes beautiful precisely because it is ours.🙂🙏🏻✨🌌📖✍🏻🧘🏻♂️🪷
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Your words are deeply moving and beautifully expressed. 🙏✨
They remind us that patience is not passive, but powerful—that every quiet effort, every unseen pause, is shaping something meaningful within us. I love how you’ve captured the truth that growth is personal and sacred, not a race but a journey of becoming.
Yes, the path gains its beauty from our courage to walk it honestly, at our own rhythm. Thank you for sharing such thoughtful reflections; they inspire calm, faith, and gentle strength. 🌌📖🪷
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What a profoundly moving piece, Verma ji. This isn’t just a poem about blogging; it’s a testament to the quiet, resilient spirit of the creator.
You’ve beautifully captured the essence of true growth—the kind that happens not in the spotlight of results, but in the quiet shadows of consistency. The lines “The journey did not grow money— it grew me courage” and “nothing blooms without belief” are powerful truths that resonate far beyond the screen.
Your journey, measured not in metrics but in personal evolution, is an inspiration. It reminds every reader that the most important path is the one we walk within ourselves, and that showing up, again and again, is the most genuine form of victory.
Thank you for sharing not just your words, but the soul behind them. This is truly special.
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Thank you so much for these generous and deeply felt words. I’m truly moved.
Reading your reply felt like someone had quietly understood the heart behind the effort—and that is a rare gift.
You’re absolutely right: some journeys don’t immediately grow numbers, recognition, or rewards. Instead, they grow patience, courage, and an inner steadiness. When someone notices that transformation, it feels more meaningful than any metric ever could.
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