Maria Sohail

18/01/2026

Is this real, or only an illusion?

The world races ahead, voices, vehicles, lives in fast-forward.
I remain still, watching from a distance.

With these limited eyes, I notice what goes unnoticed:
a glance that passes too quickly,
a silence that lingers longer than words.

People move around me,
yet I feel apart,
like a still figure in a flowing river.

Everything is here; noise and quiet, love and loss, movement and pause,
but I am somewhere in between,
neither fully present nor entirely absent.

~MS

03/11/2025

In his little world, love is not learned — it’s lived.

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25/08/2025

This evening, while sitting at a café, I noticed a flower resting in the window. The café was filled with quiet chatter and the clinking of cups, yet the flower stood apart ;still, calm, untouched by the rush around it.

It reminded me that life doesn’t always need to move so fast. People often glorify being busy, but purpose and presence matter far more. In the middle of noise, it is often the quiet details that bring meaning.

Like the mountain , steady and silent, but when it finally moves, the earth itself shifts. True strength lies in stillness, in knowing when to pause and when to move with intention.

Sometimes, the softest moments carry the deepest power.

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25/12/2024

Our Punjab

Punjabi culture is truly a celebration of life. The warmth of its people, the richness of its food, and the vibrance of its festivals make it so special. From the lively beats of bhangra to the comforting taste of sarson da saag and makki di roti, everything reflects its unique charm. Festivals bring everyone together, filling the air with joy and excitement. Punjab is a place where traditions tell stories, and its people welcome you with open hearts.

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03/11/2024

31/10/2024

Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.’ – Rumi 🕌✨ Standing before the majestic Badshahi Mosque, where history, peace, and beauty meet in perfect harmony.

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19/09/2024

In the vast expanse of the sky, we find a reflection of the human soul—ever-shifting, caught between light and shadow, much like the characters in Dostoevsky’s timeless works. The clouds, heavy with darkness yet touched by light, remind us of the inner storms we face—our struggles between guilt and redemption, doubt and faith.

Dostoevsky’s world is one where suffering and salvation walk hand in hand, where the weight of our flaws seems almost unbearable, yet always accompanied by the glimmer of hope. Like the sky above us, our souls are complex, layered, and often obscured by uncertainty, but there is always a chance for the light to break through.

Even amidst the darkest clouds, there’s a promise of clarity—of peace. We are like those clouds, endlessly moving, wrestling with our fears, our choices, yet forever seeking that moment of stillness, that glimpse of grace. Just as in life, the sky shows us that the beauty lies not in perfection, but in the struggle and the light that comes after.

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Do you think life is more about…

31/08/2024

Not all wounds are visible. Like this tree, a person who is broken carries the marks of their battles, forever changed but still reaching for the sky.

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25/08/2024

Mother and baby bonding over a tasty treat – a moment of pure love.

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27/04/2024

آزاد ہیں
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04/02/2024

Colours of winter nights

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