The Purple Spectrum

  “ And so I turned to my sister and smiled and asked this question All we wanna know, is where the stars came from But do we ever stop, ever stop to watch them shine? All we wanna know, is where the stars came from But do we ever stop, ever stop to watch them shine? ” Ungrateful eyes By Jon Bellion   As an avid lover of Jon Bellion, I’ve come across this song several times. And each time I listen to the song, my mind always comes to ponder on these lines. Where the stars came from…do we ever stop to watch them shine? These lines may have different meanings to different people, but to me, it carries a different message. Does it bother you that sometimes, our judgement of one person is defined in one moment of encounter? Imagine yourself getting on a bus in the wee hours of the morning. As the bus prepares to take off, a woman rushes on board. She is dressed in a skimpy dress; a hot red dress if we want to be exact. Her makeup is a mess and her hair is tied up in ...

  For months now, I’ve always conceived the idea of starting a blog. Mostly because for so long, I’ve had thoughts I had always wanted to share and ideas I had always wanted to express. Procrastination, fear and anxiety are just a few of the reasons why I am just starting now. If I had given in to them, I guess I would have simply remained in my comfort zone and no one ever progresses by staying in their comfort zone. I know “the purple spectrum” probably sounds like a very weird name. In a way, it is a phrase that summarizes me and the way I intend on handling this blog. For a long time now, I have fallen in love with the color purple. I love purple because it resonates with me in a much deeper way. Purple is a calm color, one which signifies ambition, royalty, luxury and nobility. Although it appears somewhat dull, it is one which manages to shine forth amongst other colors. It signifies the transition in my life. From being the carefree and nonchalant child to being the reserv...