I never gave much thought about this as this was just the word for me, but from past two years I started thinking more about this, since I lost my mom ,as this word started coming more into picture, as I realized that I only make friends or believe in making friends , enemy word is just the opposite of a friend and nothing else, because this word is very huge in my head and if I put someone in this category, then its a real deal or I mean its a real problem for both of us, because I just want to say, I don’t make enemies, for me only friendships exist and that space is so beautiful and I proudly say that being my friend is a privilege, everyone can’t afford, so if I call you a friend, feel proud about it, its not my overconfidence or exaggeration, its something I own and I love my friends, they means a lot to me and they have to feel proud. So if you are my friend, you truly are special and deserve everything any good human can. Lots of love to all my friends.
Other aspect of this word is :
The concept of an ‘enemy’ is often applied too broadly, encompassing anyone who opposes us, disagrees with us, or simply operates outside of our expectations. But the most dangerous enemy is rarely an external person or force. It is the internal one: Self-Doubt.
The true enemy is the quiet, insidious voice inside your head that whispers, “You aren’t good enough,” “You’ll fail anyway,” or “Why bother trying?” This internal critic, born from past wounds and fear, is the primary saboteur of your dreams, capable of paralyzing action more effectively than any external opposition.
To defeat this enemy, you must first recognize it. Stop treating the internal critic as a trusted advisor and start seeing it as a deceptive foe. The battle is won not by silencing the voice—which is nearly impossible—but by consistently choosing to act in spite of it.
- Counter with Evidence: When the voice says you can’t, point to a past achievement and say, “I did that, so I can do this.”
- Replace Judgment with Action: Don’t negotiate with the doubt; just take the next small step (a little progress).
- Cultivate Self-Compassion: Treat your doubting self not with hatred, but with gentle understanding, then redirect it toward your purpose.
Your greatest breakthrough is waiting on the other side of your self-doubt. Defeat the enemy within, and no external challenge will ever truly stop you.
This is my take on this topic, do share yours.