Hello dear friends,
I hope this blog finds you exactly where you are meant to be—curious, reflective, and open to a little introspection.
Today’s writing prompt stopped me in my tracks the moment I read it: “If there were a biography about you, what would the title be?”
At first glance, it seems simple, almost playful. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized how deeply thoughtful this question truly is. A title, after all, is not just a label; it is a distillation of a life.
A biography title does something extraordinary.
In just a handful of words, it attempts to capture decades of experiences, contradictions, failures, victories, and quiet moments no one else ever saw.
It asks us to step back and look at our own lives not as a series of random events, but as a story with meaning, direction, and voice. That is no small task.
When I began thinking about my own hypothetical biography, my first instinct was to reach for something impressive—something that sounded accomplished, wise, or triumphant.
Many of us do this. We are conditioned to measure our lives by milestones: careers, achievements, recognition, and success. Titles like Against All Odds or The Road to Greatness come easily because they reflect the narratives we are told to value.
But the more honest I tried to be, the more those titles felt incomplete.
I think a true biography title should not only reflect where we arrived, but how we traveled. It should hold space for detours, restarts, and the messy in-between moments.
Life is the collection of lessons learned
Friends, Life is not straight lines; it is a collection of lessons learned during journey of life. . The risks taken without guarantees, and growth that often happens quietly, without applause.
For me, the title that kept resurfacing was something like “Still Becoming.” I was drawn to it because it resists finality.
It acknowledges that life is not a finished product but an ongoing process. No matter our age or experience, we are all still learning—about ourselves, about others, about what truly matters.
Yes, this title honors curiosity over certainty and growth over perfection.
Psychologically speaking, humans are meaning-making creatures. We understand ourselves through stories.
Finally, When we choose a biography title, we are engaging in narrative identity—the way we organize our past and imagine our future. “Still Becoming” is most suitable for me as I reveal my past .
The title we choose reveals what we believe defines us: resilience, kindness, persistence, faith, creativity, or even survival.
What’s fascinating is that two people could live very similar lives and choose entirely different titles, because interpretation matters more than events themselves.
One person might title their biography Lessons from Failure, while another might call the same journey The Courage to Begin Again. Both are true. The difference lies in perspective.
This prompt also gently challenges us to take ownership of our story. Instead of allowing others—society, circumstance, or critics—to define us, we are asked to define ourselves.
What do we want to be remembered for? What thread connects the chapters of our life? Is it compassion? Curiosity? Quiet strength?
A biography title does not have to be dramatic to be meaningful
Importantly, a biography title does not have to be dramatic to be meaningful. Some of the most powerful titles are simple: Learning to Listen, A Life of Small Brave Choices, or Finding Light Where I Stood.
These titles suggest self-awareness and humility, reminding us that significance is not always loud.
As you reflect on this prompt, I invite you not to rush your answer. Let it evolve. Your title today might not be your title ten years from now—and that’s a beautiful thing. Growth should change the story we tell about ourselves.
In the end, choosing a biography title is less about summarizing your entire life and more about understanding how you see it right now.
It is a mirror, not a verdict. And perhaps the most comforting realization of all is this: as long as you are alive, the final chapter has not been written—and the title can always be rewritten too.
Until next time, keep reflecting, keep questioning, and most importantly, keep becoming.
BE HAPPY… BE ACTIVE… BE FOCUSED… BE ALIVE
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Retiredकलम 
very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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Beautifully written and deeply reflective Verma ji 🤍 This reads like a gentle pause in a fast world honest, thoughtful, and quietly powerful. “Still Becoming” is such a meaningful choice; it captures growth without pressure and truth without finality. Thank you for sharing a perspective that invites introspection and kindness toward our own journeys ✨
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous words 🤍
I’m truly touched that the piece spoke to you in that way. ‘Still Becoming’ felt like the most honest way to describe the journey—quiet, ongoing, and without rush.
I’m grateful it resonated with you and invited that sense of reflection and gentleness. Your response means a great deal ✨.”
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