Desire: The Double-Edged Sword

Desire © Rajasekharan CC Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported Everyone holds desires, those yearnings to achieve, to become, or to experience. In my own life, these desires have been the compass guiding my path. As a high school student, I dreamt of becoming a scientist, captivated by the mysteries of the chemical world. Later, in college, my heart yearned for love, for a connection that would enrich my life. Remarkably, I was fortunate enough to see both desires materialize. I earned my doctorate in chemistry, and during my research, I found the love of my life. Our journey, however, was not without its challenges. Both my partner and I are steadfast in our principles, committed to ethical conduct and adherence to rules. This often made our academic path arduous. In our personal lives, we faced the complex task of navigating our relationship with our families. Communicating our love to our parents and relatives proved more intricate than any chemi...