One of my absolute favourite movies is English Vinglish. The sheer simplicity, yet the impact of the message it conveys bowls me over every time I watch it. Sridevi’s speech at the end has to be the highlight of the movie, for me. The movie can be interpreted in different ways by different people. My interpretation … Continue reading Everyone Has A Story

I’ve been meaning to write about this particular topic for a very long time. Then why the delay? Well, there are two reasons for that: I was waiting for the right time I was lazy (procrastination, anyone?) Without further ado, let me begin with today’s blog post. When we were at school, we used to … Continue reading Healthy Self. Heal Thy Self.

Hello readers! So good to be back after quite some time. Before I begin with this blog post, let me ask you something. Which is your most favourite place? I’m not talking about your favourite holiday destination or country. Your favourite place is something which you can escape to at any given day. A place … Continue reading Find Your Happy Place

Hello there! We start out with a new venture or idea with full determination, but somewhere in the process, the interest just fizzles out. Sounds familiar? It’s what we all have been doing since forever. But why would this happen? The answer: We tried to achieve perfection and made big plans as to how we'll … Continue reading Embrace Your Imperfections

"Be? Is that the title of your blog post?”, you may ask me. Yes. That’s all. Be. A two-letter word, but is probably the most difficult activity we could do. Just be. I am the kind of person who loves lists. Each day of mine is planned out on a to-do list (digitally, of course, … Continue reading Be.

Hello readers! Picture this. You create something nice. Maybe it’s a drawing, or some recipe that you tried out. Whatever it is that has brought joy to you in its making. You decide to post it on your social media profiles. Sure! Go ahead. We all do have the power of expression and freedom. But, … Continue reading Attention! Seek No Validation

Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates. What’s common in these personalities? Of course, everyone knows it. They are the founders of some of the world’s most successful companies. But there’s something else that they have in common. They are all mavericks. Mavericks? Who are they? The Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines a maverick as “an independent individual … Continue reading Standing Out

Some time ago, my brother gifted me a lovely book called One Small Step Can Change Your Life by Robert Maurer. The title alone urged me to pick up the book immediately and read it. And I must say, it is one the loveliest and most insightful books I’ve read since a long time. The book … Continue reading Baby Steps, Giant Changes

Hello readers! One of my dearest friends, who is a brilliant writer, sent me an image of her “micro-thoughts” some months ago. This particular image really made me pause for a moment and ponder. We live in a time where people feel lonely even when they’re surrounded by a crowd. Where did we go wrong? … Continue reading Fear Of Missing Out