Women. There’s something silent and powerful about them. Not in a loud, obvious way, but in the unnoticed, smaller moments. In the way they balance everything. In the way they are present for the people they love. In the way they are always available to those who depend on them. In the way they shoulder … Continue reading In Celebration of Women
Author: The Soulful Nib
Hi, I’m Chetana, Writer, overthinker, and the human behind The Soulful Nib. By profession, I’m a Chartered Accountant, but I find equal comfort in words and in building systems that bring order to life. Here, I write gentle reflections on everyday moments, growth, and everything in between.
Softly Speaking #3: When Colour Becomes Calm
About a month ago, I ordered a “paint-by-numbers” kit on a whim, mostly because one of my closest friends kept nudging me to try a new hobby. It sounded exciting. I just wanted something to do without involving a screen (my dry eyes would agree). When the canvas arrived, it looked overwhelming at first. Tiny … Continue reading Softly Speaking #3: When Colour Becomes Calm
Softly Speaking #2: My Social Battery Has a Mind of Its Own
Our devices have a battery life. In the same way, we all have our social battery. And mine? Let’s say it is not built for endurance. My social battery has a personality, and a dramatic one at that. It is like one of those cranky kids who refuse to behave exactly when you need them … Continue reading Softly Speaking #2: My Social Battery Has a Mind of Its Own
Softly Speaking #1: The Comfort of Familiar Routines
Hello there! Introducing a short new series of blog posts titled Softly Speaking. This is my way of putting down thoughts I usually do not say out loud. The kind of thoughts that show up during my walks, or the ones that quietly surface when I zone out while doing chores. Part 1: The Comfort … Continue reading Softly Speaking #1: The Comfort of Familiar Routines
The Quiet Kind of Luxury
When we hear the word "luxury," the first thing that comes to mind is branded clothes, designer bags, and vacations on fancy islands. But don’t you feel like the real luxuries in life are not defined by their monetary value, but by the intrinsic value they create in our lives? In a world that revolves … Continue reading The Quiet Kind of Luxury
Finding My Way Back #4: To The Girl I Used To Be
I was scrolling through my gallery the other day when I stumbled upon some pictures of me when I was 2-3 years old. I could not help but smile at the pictures. There was an unmistakable boldness in the way I stared at the camera; some pictures clearly showed a mischievous spark in my eyes. … Continue reading Finding My Way Back #4: To The Girl I Used To Be
Finding My Way Back #3: Healing in Familiar Corners
In my earlier posts in this series, Finding My Way Back and Finding My Way Back #2: Between The Pages, I spoke about new beginnings, new spaces, new experiences, and reconnecting with my hobbies. In the midst of all that excitement of discovering and rediscovering joy, life has now asked me to slow down. A … Continue reading Finding My Way Back #3: Healing in Familiar Corners
Finding My Way Back #2 – Between The Pages
When I wrote my previous blog post, Finding My Way Back, I hadn't planned for it to become a series. However, I now feel that these reflections deserve to be a collection of musings as I navigate a new phase of life. Moving to a new city, a new home, and a new routine has … Continue reading Finding My Way Back #2 – Between The Pages
Finding My Way Back
It’s been a long while since I last wrote here. Well, life happened. I moved to a new city and now moved to a new apartment. And somewhere between packing my baggage and trying to find my way through new routines, my words took a backseat and waited patiently for me to come back to … Continue reading Finding My Way Back
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