It’s been a long while since I last wrote here. Well, life happened. I moved to a new city and now moved to a new apartment. And somewhere between packing my baggage and trying to find my way through new routines, my words took a backseat and waited patiently for me to come back to … Continue reading Finding My Way Back
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One Year of Strength
About a year ago, my sister-in-law introduced me to the Sweat app. It is a fitness app created by women, for women. Until then, my preferred method of working out was going on long walks or doing yoga. Yes, I was fit but I was not strong. Despite achieving my desired weight, I was still … Continue reading One Year of Strength
The Ebb and Flow of Life
Dear you, You, yes you. This is a letter to tell you that you’re going to be okay. It may seem like life isn’t going the way you want it to. Reality check? It never does, as much as you want it to. Maybe some things will turn out exactly the way you wished for, … Continue reading The Ebb and Flow of Life
Solitude At Its Best
For the longest time, I had been nurturing a dream of going on a solo trip. But somehow, it never materialised. At the beginning of this year, I told myself that I had to do it this year at any cost. And after much ado, I finally made it happen in April. Since this was … Continue reading Solitude At Its Best
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
Cooking for the Soul (Guest Post)
Hello everyone! It has been SO long since I had a guest post on the blog. And so here is a beautiful and heartfelt guest post by my dear mother. She has always loved to cook and I have always loved to eat what she cooks. 😄 Her journey from being a homemaker to a food … Continue reading Cooking for the Soul (Guest Post)
Courage is Grace under Pressure
A young boy had a severe stammering problem. He overcame this hurdle and worked tirelessly to get over the stammer. He grew up to become an advocate and one of the finest orators in India. His name was Nani Palkhivala. For all her life, my mother has dedicated every waking hour towards her family. Not … Continue reading Courage is Grace under Pressure
30+ Lessons I Would Teach My Younger Self
Never underestimate your capabilities. Do not compare your progress with somebody else’s. Celebrate the small achievements and milestones you reach. They matter. Never be over-confident. Confidence is essential but don’t let it go overboard. Do things to impress yourself, not for others. Do it because YOU like it. Your gut instincts are never wrong. Learn … Continue reading 30+ Lessons I Would Teach My Younger Self
What is Love?
One of our neighbours adopted a cow a couple of years ago. Initially, it was quite hilarious to listen to the cow mooing all day long. Because let’s be honest, in cities we generally see people having dogs and cats as pets, and not cows.But we soon got used to it. A couple of months … Continue reading What is Love?
The Soulful Nib 