Summary

Gurpreet Dhariwal shares personal insights in response to 15 inspiring questions, reflecting on life, happiness, and personal growth.

Abstract

In a reflective piece inspired by Aurora Eliam's article, Gurpreet Dhariwal, the author of "My Soul Rants: Poems of a Born Spectator," delves into 15 thought-provoking questions. She reveals her unstealable treasures—knowledge, faith, and passion for writing—and her philosophy of forgiveness and self-reliance. Dhariwal emphasizes the importance of happiness through writing, the impact of standing courageous, and the necessity of eliminating negativity from one's life. She cherishes her mother's teachings, her daily workout routine, and the simple yet profound aspects of life, such as the ability to see and function independently. Dhariwal aspires to live without regrets, seeks to publish her work traditionally, and identifies herself as a beacon of courage. Her responses convey a life lived authentically and a desire to connect with others through her writing.

Opinions

Dhariwal values knowledge, faith, and writing as intrinsic elements that define her and cannot be taken away.
She practices forgiveness, believing that life is too short for grudges and hatred.
For her, happiness is found in the daily act of writing and sharing her work.
She advocates for self-reliance and courage, encouraging others to not seek external affirmation.
Dhariwal has overcome the fear of darkness and now sees it as a part of life's balance.
She holds her mother's resilience and teachings in high regard, striving to embody these qualities herself.
Physical well-being, particularly her evening workout, is a significant part of her daily routine.
Gratitude for the basic functions of life, such as sight and mobility, is central to her appreciation of life.
She is reminded of time's fleeting nature by her disciplined writing practice on Medium.
Dhariwal believes that before dying, one should be able to say they've lived without regrets.
She sees herself as a source of courage and aims to inspire it in others.
Her goal for the next six months is to pursue traditional publishing for her books.
She admits to responding in kind to those who challenge her thoughts, suggesting a stance against judgment.
Ultimately, Dhariwal lives for writing, which is the core of her existence.

My Answers For 15 Inspiring Questions

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I would like to thank Aurora Eliam, CMP for sharing the article on 15 inspiring questions. After reading the responses from Kevin Buddaeus and Salam Khan, I was so inspired and full of energy to share my view on the same with all of you.

I hope you rejoice reading my journey :)

What’s something that nobody could ever steal from you?

Knowledge, trust in god and passion for writing. No matter how hard they would try to tame me, they cannot take away any of the above things. These are going to stay with me forever.

2. Who would you like to forgive right now?

I have already forgiven all those people who did me wrong. I don’t hold grudges. Life is too short to fill my heart with hatred.

3. What is happiness?

Happiness is writing every day and sharing my words with you all. It brings me solace.

4. What impact do you want to leave on the people you love?

Stand courageous always. There would be times when you would lose yourself and seek an affirmation from others. Don’t do that. There is a reason why you were born alone and there is a reason how and why you can live alone. God is your real patron, people aren’t.

5. What is life too short to tolerate?

Negative feedback, people full of hatred, no generous and self-sufficient souls. Life is short to waste your time on these characters so never lose your sanity.

6. What’s something that used to scare you, but doesn’t anymore?

Darkness. I used to be afraid to live in the dark but I guess it has found a place within. So light and darkness now go hand in hand to keep me on my toes.

7. What do you want to remember forever?

Teachings of my mother as she is an amazingly brave lady I have ever known. She doesn’t know the meaning of giving up so do I too.

8. What do you always look forward to?

I lookout for the evening like a crazy soul because at that time I workout like a pro. It has been dissolved into my bones like salt. I cannot think of my life without a workout now.

9. What do you appreciate the most about your life?

I appreciate that I can see, eat, drink and pee. I am glad I am alive. That’s my biggest appreciation in life.

10. What recently reminded you of how time flies?

Since the day I started writing on Medium, I have no idea how my day begins and ends reading you all and writing to you all. I have become very disciplined and passionate once again.

11. What’s something that everyone should be able to say before they die?

They must say that they are dying without regrets and they have had the most amazing life they would have ever wished for.

12. In one sentence, who are you?

I am the courage that I seek in others.

13. What’s the number one life change that you need to make in the next six months?

I need to consolidate my books of prose and start off reaching out to the traditional publishing houses.

14. What would you do differently if you knew no one would judge you?

Telling everyone that I give tit for tat response to all those people who like to challenge my thoughts.

15. In one word, what do you live for?

Writing.

Gurpreet Dhariwal is the author of “My Soul Rants: Poems of a Born Spectator.” Her eBook is now available at Google PlayStore, Amazon, and Kindle. Connect with Gurpreet on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube