Maya is the CEO of a bank, headquartered in Bombay, who hails from a backward state in India.
She recollects how she often felt stifled by the village’s traditions. Her doting grandmother, cherished the old ways. One evening, Maya confided, “I want to explore the world.”
Grandma smiled gently, “I once felt the same. But remember, our roots give us strength.”
Maya nodded but booked her tickets as she had gained admission to a premiere institute in a metropolitan city.
As she gazed at the stars from the train window, she whispered, “The roof that protects becomes overwhelming at times.”
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world is meant to be explored…glad she made that choice
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Absolutely. Thank you, Nandini!
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Sometimes one needs to get away. Great tale on the prompt.
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Thank you, Patrick!
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Indeed it does. Excellent story!
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Thank you, Bon!
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Beautiful story
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Thank you so much!
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You are welcome
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I love how that last line ties into the photo!
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Thank you, Clare!
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Life can be overwhelming, as we wish to protect others too.
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That’s another value-adding perspective.
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🙂❤️
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What an excellent story. I can feel the woman’s emotions at being trapped in these cultural norms. It’s very moving.
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Glad you resonated with it. Thank you, Colleen!
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You’re so welcome, Reena.
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Roots and rivers. The eternal choice
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You put it in a new perspective.
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