Once upon a time—years ago—I wrote my very first blog post. It was titled (rather straightforwardly) “My First Blog.” It spoke about who I was, why I was starting to write, what you could expect from me, and the kind of things that tugged at my curiosity. But today, when I was sharing my blog’s…… Continue reading First Post 2.0 – Older, Wiser, Still Wordy 🙂
Adieu,Jeffrey Archer
This morning, I got a notification from Kindle that Jeffrey Archer’s ‘Adam and Eve’ book had released today. I immediately checked my Amazon orders to see if I had pre-ordered it.And there it was. Then, my friend messaged me that he had passed away.I actually got a chill down my spine. There’s something almost surreal…… Continue reading Adieu,Jeffrey Archer
Life’s problems are not bigger than life itself
Recently, when a celebrity was talking about the trauma she had faced and how she came out of it, one line really struck a chord with me. She said something like: “ ज़िंदगी की मुश्किलें ज़िंदगी से बड़ी नहीं होतीं।”“ Life’s problems are not bigger than life itself.” I am a highly visual and imaginative…… Continue reading Life’s problems are not bigger than life itself
Maybe It’s Not the Ride
Maybe it’s not the ride. Maybe it’s what we have come to expect. Went out today for some BBMP work and travelled by auto. Nothing extraordinary. The usual Bengaluru chaos was very much around us. But what stood out was how I felt about the experience. With all the booking rejections, road rages, drivers constantly…… Continue reading Maybe It’s Not the Ride
Are We Losing Our Immunity to People?
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.”— John Donne When we don’t step out much, don’t spend enough time with nature, and live mostly in controlled spaces, our bodies seem to get less used to the world outside.The dust. The pollution. The heat. The rain. The…… Continue reading Are We Losing Our Immunity to People?
Manipulator’s Hook: It’s Not Our Mind, It’s Our Desire
People are not always fooled by what they don’t know. Often, they’re fooled by what they want to be true.” We usually think manipulation starts with lies.Someone says something false, twists the truth, or hides important facts…and that’s how they deceive us.But what if manipulation starts much earlier than that?What if it’s not really about…… Continue reading Manipulator’s Hook: It’s Not Our Mind, It’s Our Desire
Grit & Grace
In the hush of an early morning walk,the first rays of sunlight fell softly upon it…drawing it quietly into my gaze. A tender bloom,rising from cracks in stubborn stone,untended, unseen….yet utterly alive. No careful hands, no promised rain,only grit, and the quiet insistence to grow. Grace, born of resistance.Beauty, shaped by survival. if I were…… Continue reading Grit & Grace
When “Okay” Feels Like a Problem
The reliance on emoticons has changed our communication, altering how we interpret tone and intent in messages. Without these symbols, plain text seems clinical, leading to misunderstandings. We often misinterpret silence or simplicity as negativity. This highlights the importance of pausing to consider context rather than jumping to conclusions.
Pony Rider – The Borrowed Calm
“We are all just walking each other home.” — Ram Dass I was reading a novel set in the world of horse racing and came across a fascinating role… the pony rider . Before a race, a pony rider accompanies the racehorse, especially if it’s anxious or high-strung, guiding it calmly to the starting gate.…… Continue reading Pony Rider – The Borrowed Calm
When Value Waits for Validation
‘We are all social creatures, and we tend to follow the lead of others.” — Robert CialdiniA small disclaimer before I begin :)This is just a casual observation …something I’ve been noticing out of curiosity.Not a judgment on anyone’s behaviour and definitely not a suggestion that anything needs to change.Just one of those patterns that…… Continue reading When Value Waits for Validation
Blooming like Bougainvillea
While driving along the highway today, I noticed the bougainvillea plants lining the road, and it reminded me of something I once experienced in a counselling and life-skills training session. During one of the sessions, the trainer asked each of us to draw a mascot that represents who we are or who we aspire to…… Continue reading Blooming like Bougainvillea
