It’s a normal day, my phone is buzzing with notifications. Mostly they are SMSs and WhatsApp messages. But yesterday night was different. One notification. And it brought a faint smile across my face. It was from “Terribly Tiny Tales”, a pioneer of short stories on social media. I have a profile on their application and … Continue reading Home Is Where The Heart Is

“A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she’ll never outgrow your heart.” ~ Unknown Among the many relationships which we have in our entire lives, there is no other like a daughter and her parents’. This post is dedicated to all those who have daughters (and sons and daughters-in-law like daughters). Take this as a … Continue reading Teri Laadki Main

Most of my blog posts are planned out in advance, carefully curated, rechecked multiple times before they go up on the blog. But occasionally, I cannot help but write spontaneous blog posts like The Wait and #SheIsSpecial. Today I am writing the third most spontaneous blog post on The Soulful Nib. Since the past few months, I have … Continue reading The Missing Piece

Hello readers! I’ve always been a movie buff ever since I was a kid. As I grew up, I became very choosy in the type of movies I watch. True that I do not watch as many movies as I used to until a few years ago, but when I do watch a movie these … Continue reading Life Lessons from Dear Zindagi

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Hello there, lovely readers! 🙂 This blog post is a special one. Read on to know why. I often get asked this question: “From where do you get ideas for your blog posts?” Initially, I brushed it off, but then I actually wondered. How do I get the ideas? Well, I observe. Yes, simply observe. … Continue reading Consume and Create.

We all have this very bad habit. We always try and look at what we are lacking. We highlight our weaknesses. While it is important to acknowledge that we could be better at something, it is more important to appreciate what we are pretty good at. Just a few days ago, I had a conversation … Continue reading Celebrate Your Strengths

If asked what is that ONE virtue that’s the most important in my life, my answer would undoubtedly be: RESPECT. Ever since we were kids, we have been taught to always respect elders, be it our parents, relatives, or teachers. And rightly so. I cannot thank my parents enough for reminding my brother and me … Continue reading Respect: A Way of Life

I open my eyes  And what greets me is  The peace and the calm Like to my soul, a balm My ears perk up  The birds chirping,  I breathe deeply Inhale in the goodness The happy vibes. I stand by the window And feel the fresh air  A sense of joy,  Is what washes over … Continue reading Serenity (A Poem)