For the longest time, I had been nurturing a dream of going on a solo trip. But somehow, it never materialised. At the beginning of this year, I told myself that I had to do it this year at any cost. And after much ado, I finally made it happen in April. Since this was … Continue reading Solitude At Its Best
Author: The Soulful Nib
Hello! I’m Chetana.
A Music Buff. A Bibliophile. An Organisation Freak. A Minimalist. A Fitness Freak.
Writing is something I am highly passionate about. Just as people live to eat, I live to write.
I’m a Chartered Accountant by the day and a creative monster by the night (hehe :D). I aim to become a writer, an educator and an entrepreneur.
In this blog, you'll find my musings, introspections, observations and occasionally, some poetry. I even review books on my Instagram page.
My Pinterest and Instagram pages will help you in staying updated about the new posts I put up on the blog. Also, if you love reading, do follow me on Goodreads!
I reside in the sweet and charming coastal city of Mangalore.
Selfishness: Is It Bad?
“He/she is so selfish!” We have often heard this remark being made on others, or have ourselves remarked about someone. And somewhere down the line, we started associating the word “selfish” with it being a “bad trait.” Very recently, when I introspected about this, I realised how we have generalised this word and made it … Continue reading Selfishness: Is It Bad?
Tiny Feet, Infinite Love
This year flew by in the blink of an eye. While there have been a lot of beautiful moments in my life this year, there is one that stands out. I became an aunt to the most adorable baby boy. His arrival in the family was the most anticipated. And when he finally did, the … Continue reading Tiny Feet, Infinite Love
When One Teaches, Two Learn
I am starting this blog post by taking you back in time. Do you remember how we had “slam” books or “scrap” books during our school days? These were books where our friends and classmates would write about themselves and us. Most of the slam books had certain questions already printed on each page which … Continue reading When One Teaches, Two Learn
What I Learnt from Driving
2023 has been a year of growth and new beginnings for me. Earlier this year, I learnt to drive a car, after putting it off for the longest time. There were a lot of apprehensions and self-doubt within me that led me to procrastinate from learning this essential life skill. And I finally went ahead … Continue reading What I Learnt from Driving
More of This, Less of That
More greens, less processed food. More of laughter that makes your stomach hurt and eyes tear up, less of sending laughing emojis and reactions. More reading, less scrolling. More meaningful investments, less mindless spending. More focus on the important, less overwhelm from doing everything. More of moving your body, less of sitting in one place … Continue reading More of This, Less of That
Chutney. (A Poem)
The sizzling sounds that beckon me,With the indescribable aroma ofFresh tempering: Mustard seeds, Red Chillies and Curry Leaves.Is it Dosa? Is it Idli? I wonderWell, does it matter? Because the show stopper is the same always,Chutney: The Condiment that tickles my tastebuds,Making everything come togetherIn a frenzied dance on my palate. Sometimes sweet, sometimes spicyAnd … Continue reading Chutney. (A Poem)
I Have A Writer’s Block
I was struggling to write a blog post right before I wrote this. Writer's block has hit me harder than Tom hitting the wall while chasing Jerry. I stare at my laptop screen so hard, waiting for the words to materialize on their own. But it felt like a 😶 staring back at me. Ah, the … Continue reading I Have A Writer’s Block
The Ego Has To Go: Why Transcending It Is Key To Living A Fulfilled Life
We require a good deal of confidence to meet our goals and fulfil our ambitions. Confidence is great indeed. To be confident means to have trust in our abilities. However, there is a thin line that separates confidence and ego. And once we cross that line, the sense of self-importance creeps up. When ego makes … Continue reading The Ego Has To Go: Why Transcending It Is Key To Living A Fulfilled Life
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