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Bye 2025 and Happy New Year 2026

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2025 is gone.

365 days, 24 hours each — finished in the blink of an eye.

Some days felt like blessings.

Some were just okay.

Some made me question everything.

And some, honestly… I didn’t want to end at all.

While others, I couldn’t wait to skip past, just to see what the next day brought — a miracle or fresh drama.

One thing 2025 taught me clearly:

Most of us, including me, said at least once —

“Nobody appreciates what I do” or “I give more than I receive.”

So maybe the truth is —

we all failed a little in appreciating, and a little in feeling appreciated.

And no amount ever feels enough.

But today, I want to do it differently.

To every person who stood by me this year —

in presence, in silence, in care, in lessons, in love, even in distance —

thank you.

For the support I asked for, and also for the support I never did.

We often mistake blessings as burdens —

like a parent’s call that feels annoying when we’re busy,

but is a dream for someone who doesn’t get that call anymore.

Perspective changes everything.

So if I ever hurt you, ignored you, or took you for granted —

I’m sorry.

And if anyone took me for granted — I forgive you, and myself too.

Because the best thing about 2026 isn’t knowing what it holds,

but knowing who I hold in my life.

The right people can make even the falling days feel softer.

So, thank you for staying.

Thank you for leaving if you had to.

Thank you for the role you played either way.

2026 mantra:

• Appreciate more

• Expect less

• Take nothing for granted

• Keep your circle intentional

2025:

Appreciate what people did for you — even if it wasn’t perfect, even if it wasn’t returned.

Let go where appreciation was missing.

Choose peace. Choose joy.

2026:

Surround yourself with the ones who matter.

Love them loudly, value them deeply.

Happy New Year!

May we all appreciate more and regret less.

— Tanay ✨

Speak Like It’s a Spell

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Laundpana – Speak Like It’s a Spell

How often do you hear people telling you not to talk too much about yourself, or to always pronounce and spell things correctly? I don’t know how true what I’m about to say is, but I truly believe it.

There’s this one rap song I stumbled upon on YouTube — Laundpana by Kayden Sharma[1]. It had been a long time since I enjoyed a rap this much, not since Apna Time Aayega from Gully Boy. While listening to this track, a few lines hit me hard. They made me feel that the advice to not speak less about yourself and to speak clearly isn’t just a social nicety — it might actually be backed by something deeper, maybe even science.

Here are a few lines from the song that really stood out:

“HALLU HALLU SACHAI HAI BADALRAUN MEIN KHWAAB”

“KITTE KI SAALON SE HUMLA BHOOKKE BAITHE”

“KAYDEN BADE LOG KE SATH UTH TA BAITHTA NAHI”

“BADE LOGAAN KAYDEN KE SATH UTHTE BAITHE”

“TV PE AANE KE BAAD MAIN SUPERSTAR NAHI BANA”

“SUPERSTAR THA ISKE LIYE AAYA MAIN TV PE”

Every time I listen to this song, it reinforces my belief that the way we speak about ourselves — especially to ourselves — can truly shape our lives.

As I planned to write about this song, I didn’t want to do it blindly. So I did a bit of research. That’s when I found something fascinating: the word spell doesn’t just mean to spell out letters. Historically, it also refers to casting a spell[2]. That really struck a chord with me. It’s no wonder that clear, confident, and positive speech is so powerful. The words we use literally shape our perception — of ourselves and of the world around us.

Think about it. Every great leader in history was a powerful speaker and a believer in themselves. They didn’t downplay their worth or wallow in a victim mindset. They spoke with confidence and faith in their journey, no matter how hard life hit them.

One story that demonstrates the power of belief and words is that of Nick Sitzman[3]. He was accidentally locked inside a freezer overnight. He panicked, convinced he would freeze to death. The next morning, he was found dead — cause of death: hypothermia. But here’s the twist — the freezer wasn’t working at all that night. It had malfunctioned and wasn’t even cold. Nick died not from the actual cold, but from the belief that he was freezing.

His mind made it real. That’s how powerful our thoughts, words, and beliefs are. So, to conclude:

You can shape your reality by the way you speak — especially about yourself. Speak with belief. Speak with power.

Spell it like a spell.

[1] Laundpana by Kayden Sharma – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MdSpxab89A

[2] The word “spell” and its magical roots – Medium: https://medium.com/@theawakenedstate/the-magic-of-spelling-words-41936db32bc4

[3] Nick Sitzman freezer death story – Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/how-risky-is-it-really/201006/dying-thought