I love how cathartic this collection of poetry, monologues, conversations and mini essays is. The author really has a way with words and the entire book is beautifully written, it is so easy to just flow from one page to another - from one life experience or emotion to another - without abrupt interruption or disappointment.

Kumar graciously explores the human condition, developing mindset and 'journey' through their own individual life in a blissful tone. The author is certainly emotionally aware and in touch with their feelings, be it positive or negative, to the extent that they implore the reader to do the same no matter what the circumstance is. The tone is sensitive throughout yet realistic in its content because these musings are clearly honest, genuine products of the author's mind and heart.

My favourite poems from this collection are A Bittersweet Taste and Human Nature. The first poem struck me with the line 'there will always be a tomorrow without me' and then goes on to ponder existence without the narrator in a peaceful, accepting tone that surprisingly does not induce an existential crisis. Human Nature also treated the theme of love carefully, urging the reader to feel to the full: 'May you love until your heart breaks', or else what is the point in loving at all?

I also love the concept of this book. Throughout, you can really tell that the author does not care for making a name for themselves to be adored or envied by others. Instead, the writing proves that Kumar appreciates life as a blessing for the individual and the individual should be focused on living it to the full, experiencing it to the full and above all feeling its every aspect to the maximum for themselves and not others.

This was a very calming yet thought-provoking read and I am so happy that I could enjoy this whole book in one sitting. Each sentence left me wanting to learn more of the writer's open-minded perception of life. I did not want to put it down!