Life: Kuch Tera Kuch Mera
Life, you know, is a beautiful and strange dance. One moment you’re working your heart out, ticking every single box, only for the door to slam shut. It’s a bitter pill to swallow—this feeling of putting in everything and getting nothing in return. Yet, in that very same moment, that opportunity finds its way to someone else, someone who perhaps needed it just a little bit more. And sometimes, you realize later that what you missed out on wouldn’t have suited you anyway. The irony? It works both ways 🙂. There are days when something you didn’t even imagine lands straight into your lap, a gift from the universe you never asked for. A chance encounter, a message from an old friend, or an unexpected break at work—life has a strange way of giving you exactly what you need, even if you weren’t looking for it. That’s life in its simplest truth: Kuch Tera, Kuch Mera. What slips away from you becomes someone else’s blessing, and what comes your way often isn’t even what you were hustling for.
This rhythm teaches us something vital: work with all your might, but don’t get attached to the result. It’s not about holding back—no, absolutely not. Give it everything, pour your heart and soul into what you do. But once you’ve done your part, step back. The effort is yours (Tera), but the outcome always belongs to life (Mera). It’s much like nature itself—every action has a reaction, but balance is everything. Zyada barish bhi duba deti hai, zyada dhoop bhi thaka deti hai. Even our expectations, when overfed, can distort the balance entirely. Sometimes we spend weeks, months, or even years chasing a particular goal, only to find it didn’t bring the satisfaction we expected. Other times, the universe surprises you with small wins that feel bigger than anything you planned.
And then comes gratitude, the quiet lesson hidden in this paradox. We chase what we lack, mourn what we missed, keep counting what never came. In that endless race, we forget what’s already in our hands—the things that are mera (mine to hold). Your health, your family, the warmth of a cup of chai, the laughter of an old friend, a quiet morning, the smell of rain on the street—these little things make life full. Shift your gaze from what you don’t have to what you do, and suddenly you realize—you were wealthier than you thought all along. Gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it’s a way of seeing the world, a gentle reminder that you’ve always been given more than you notice.
Life also finds its color in people. We get so caught up in our daily grind that we forget to nurture the bonds that matter most. I recently met my closest friends after a long gap, and in those two days, all the hustle and weight of life simply melted away. The joy, the familiar laughter, the easy comfort of belonging—it was priceless. The long conversations over chai, the inside jokes that never get old, the shared silences that feel like home—all of it is irreplaceable. At the end, it’s the people who make you feel at home—that’s where life finds its meaning. Memories with loved ones, even small ones, can stay with you far longer than the success you chase.
Of course, the biggest battles we fight are never outside—they’re inside our own minds. Worries about decisions, mistakes, and what others might think. But here too, life whispers Kuch Tera, Kuch Mera. The worry is yours, but the courage to stumble, rise, and learn—that’s the gift life keeps giving. Each mistake, each awkward moment, each failure is a lesson wrapped in experience. Javed Akhtar once wrote, “Kyun darein zindagi mein kya hoga, kuch na hoga toh tajurba hoga.” Why fear what may happen? Even if nothing comes out of it, you’ll still walk away with experience. And often, the experience itself is what shapes your future in ways you cannot imagine.
So live a little more.
Love a little deeper.
Don’t let expectations weigh you down.
Workout not to punish your body, but to reset your mind.
Work not only to achieve, but to express.
Love not just to receive, but to connect.
Because life will always remain a balance of effort and surrender,
of chasing and receiving,
of giving and getting back.
The cycle never ends—it just keeps flowing.
The key is to keep moving.
Zindagi ki daud mein, sahi disha mein daudna,
haar jeet se kayi zyaada zaroori hai.
And in that very balance lies the magic—Kuch Tera, Kuch Mera 🙂🙂....