"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

Who doesn’t like a good story? We could spend hours together listening to stories from around the world, and never get bored. True stories are even better, as they add to the charm and keep us glued to our seats. But, is each and everyone of us gifted with the art of story-telling? Can all … Continue reading The Art of Storytelling

A refreshingly new show (for the Indian audience), “TED Talks India Nayi Soch" was recently launched on TV. It’s a much needed change from the otherwise mind-numbing soap operas which air on TV. The show hosted by the charming Mr. Shah Rukh Khan, showcases speakers from different corners of India and brings to fore issues … Continue reading #PowerOfWords

Hello readers! This blog post is the second part of The Mantra To Live Your Life. In the above mentioned blog post, I wrote about how we need to learn to live a happy life from children. This question might have crossed your mind: "It's easy to say, but difficult to follow in reality." And … Continue reading Living with a Childlike Enthusiasm

Hello readers! The blog post which you will be reading now, is not written by me. This particular practice about which the blog post talks, is something I am trying to inculcate in my life, by observing someone who is pretty good at it. And so, I thought why not ask the same person to … Continue reading “Vasudaiva Kutumbakam”: The World is One Family (Guest Post)