Long Lost Desire

Suddenly, her long lost desire was reignited because she knew what she had to do.

Indra Raj Pathak
ENGAGE
4 min readApr 26, 2023

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There was a time when Lily felt like she could conquer the world.

She had dreams of traveling the world, exploring new cultures, and immersing herself in new experiences.

But as time went on, those dreams slowly faded away. She settled for a stable job and a comfortable life, but deep down, she still yearned for the excitement and adventure of her long lost desires.

Years went by, and Lily found herself feeling stuck in a rut.

She longed for something more, but she didn’t know what it was.

One day, she stumbled upon an old travel journal she had kept when she was younger. As she read through the pages, memories flooded back to her of the places she had been, the people she had met, and the experiences she had had.

Suddenly, her long lost desire was reignited. She knew what she had to do.

She quit her job, sold her belongings, and bought a one-way ticket to a foreign country.

At first, it was scary.

She didn’t know anyone and she didn’t speak the language. But as she wandered through the streets, she felt a sense of freedom she had never experienced before.

She met new people, tried new foods, and explored new places. Every day was an adventure, and she was finally living the life she had always dreamed of.

As the months went on, Lily found herself changing.

She was more confident, more self-assured, and more alive than she had ever been.

She realized that her long lost desire wasn’t just about travel; it was about living life on her own terms, taking risks, and pursuing her passions.

Eventually, Lily returned home, but she was a different person than when she had left.

She knew that she could never go back to her old life, but she didn’t want to. She had found her true calling, and she was determined to make the most of it.

Lily’s long lost desire had led her down a path she never could have imagined.

But she was grateful for every moment of it. Because without that longing, she never would have discovered who she truly was and what she was capable of.

After returning home, Lily felt both excited and anxious.

She knew that she had changed, and she wasn’t sure how her friends and family would react to the new her. But as she reconnected with the people in her life, she found that they were supportive and happy for her.

Lily decided to start her own business, a travel agency that specialized in off-the-beaten-path adventures.

She poured all of her energy into it, using her own experiences to curate unique and exciting itineraries. It wasn’t easy at first, but she was determined to make it work.

As time went on, Lily’s business grew. She received glowing reviews from clients who raved about the unforgettable experiences they had on her trips. Word spread, and soon she was getting requests from all over the world.

With the success of her business, Lily found herself able to indulge in her long lost desires even more.

She took trips to places she had never been before, and even started leading some of her own tours. She felt like she was living a dream come true.

But even as she basked in her newfound success, Lily never forgot the lessons she had learned on her journey.

She knew that the key to happiness wasn’t just about following her desires, but about embracing the unexpected and taking risks.

She continued to challenge herself, both in her personal and professional life.

Years later, as she looked back on her journey, Lily felt grateful for the longing that had led her down such an incredible path.

She knew that without it, she never would have found her true calling or experienced all of the amazing things that she had.

In the end, Lily realized that her long lost desire was more than just a passing fancy. It was a part of her, something that would always be with her, guiding her towards new adventures and exciting possibilities.

And she was grateful for every step of the journey.

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Indra Raj Pathak
ENGAGE

Educationist, pragmatic, writer-poet by passion. Editor.