“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?
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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
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
Lessons Learnt While Doing CA
Hello readers! I am typing this blog post in the most beautiful location, Coorg - The Scotland of India. I’m here on vacation after answering my CA Final Exams. People who know me know I am pursuing a degree in Chartered Accountancy. But for the uninitiated, I am studying to become a Chartered Accountant (or … Continue reading Lessons Learnt While Doing CA
A Simple Guide to Eco-Friendly Living
Do you recall studying about global warming and the negative effects of environmental pollution in school? We would think that these will happen many decades later, didn’t we? Rarely did we anticipate that it would begin to affect our life sooner than we expected. We are living in those times that we dreaded. Every day … Continue reading A Simple Guide to Eco-Friendly Living
The Soulful Nib 