My Brain is Whispering..

13/02/2026, 1:20pm

While writing this, its a calm sunny Friday afternoon in Pakistan.

My brain is whispering “Mmm.. why are you calm? Don’t you remember your future is uncertain, let’s jump in knot and knot of thoughts.”

Nervous about blur future, I am replying to my brain “What do i really need to fix it? Do i need more stress, more pressure on nerves, more I’m not good enough?”

I am taking a piece of paper and writing down my cognitive chitchat with my brain, (a brain who is often busy in messing up my calm). Writing down this conversation is always helpful in untangling the dangling knots in my mind :)

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“So my dear sweet and sour brain, I don’t need to do more, no need of taking more stress, more pressure. I am good enough. What i really need is some positive vibes, food for thought that gives me energy, not steals it.” I am writing the answer with zeal. “yes, you should keep quiet now, see MS is almost done, i am on my way to next step In Sha ALLAH..”

My brain is not an easy nut, “You were not good enough to get admission in Germany, 6 rejection letters, Toefls, finances, energy, prayers, dreams, all in vain”

I am missing the beat now, “So you mean, I should be more sad and crying? I did it already, and it was enough. But now its time to accept reality and work on Plan B with full focus.”

Brain is taking a deep breath, quiet for a moment (Aww my poor little brain) “Are you sure you should go for Plan B? why not just leave all this? Isn’t the burden of dreams too hectic?”

Now I am taking deep breathe.. haha a long deep breathe, “Hmm.. my dear crack brain, I know when expectations and dreams pile up, sometimes life feels hectic, you are not wrong and not overthinking even. But you need a pause, some moments of serendipity, you are prefering low-key life, less hustle bustle, no over commitments, no repitition of same loops. Listen, I am proud of you. Its ok to maintain a non-chalant expression until you regain your full energy. I am with you. Please be kind to nerves. my little panda brain :)

Bunny Brain is now calm, singing “Moujo ki ravani hai, Zindagi aur kuch b nahi, teri meri kahani hai…” (Life flows like waves, its nothing more than our story)

Dear Self, sometimes, the hardest part isn’t the challenge itself, its ACCEPTING REALITY, letting go of what doesn’t serve you, and focusing on the path ahead with a clear mind and purpose. Plan B is not a failure. Its growth, resilience. But during such patch, BE KIND TO YOUR NERVES!!

Messy Brain is Signing off :)

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