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
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.
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
Climate Change is Real
Hello readers! The recent heatwave throughout the country has made it hard for us to go about our everyday lives at ease. The alarming rate at which the country is getting warmer and warmer, each passing day is shocking, to say the least. This wasn’t the case until a decade ago, was it? What happened, … Continue reading Climate Change is Real
Forever A Student
At the beginning of this year, I qualified as a Chartered Accountant and with that, I turned into a Professional. I was no longer a student. After the initial joy of finally making it through this course, I felt a small voice in my head saying, “You are not a student anymore!” “But I don’t … Continue reading Forever A Student
A Little More Kindness, A Little Less Judgement
Hi there! Imagine this situation. You are driving across a street and the car in front of you is driving too slowly. You somehow manage to overtake that car and look across to see who is driving. You see a lady and almost instantly you make a judgement: “Oh, a lady driver. No wonder she … Continue reading A Little More Kindness, A Little Less Judgement
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