Valentine’s Day is often painted in roses and candlelight but love is far deeper than the images we see. Even if I do not have someone beside me right now, I still believe in love. Not as fantasy. Not as a fairytale. But as a philosophy. A becoming. The Stoics would say love begins within...
The morning sun was warm that day. The rusted bicycle creaked as my father pedaled through the narrow streets, taking me to school. I remember feeling proud, holding my bag tightly, the wind brushing against my face. But that day became a turning point in my life. As I stepped into class, my teacher looked...
As the air turns cooler and the evenings begin to sparkle with diyas, I often find myself drifting back to the days when Diwali and New Year weren’t just festivals, they were emotions. Days filled with laughter, smells of sweets, and the kind of excitement that words can barely capture. When I was a child,...
Today, I Turn 30. And I’m Finally Owning My Journey This isn’t just a birthday. It’s a checkpoint. A quiet moment of clarity after a decade of chaos, hustle, and growth. I began the day with 108 chants of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, followed by recitations of the Shree Suktam and Vishnu Stotra — my daily...
“In a world where we are more connected than ever, why do we feel more ghosted than heard?” Welcome to the age of digital escapism—where disappearing, avoiding, and vanishing has become easier than ever. All it takes is a tap: Block. Mute. Unfollow. Unfriend. Ignore.That’s it. No explanation. No closure. Just silence. This isn’t just...
There’s an old tale about a warrior who conquered kingdoms but cried alone at night, not because he lacked victory — but because he had no one waiting at home to say, “I’m proud of you.” Even the strongest souls crave someone to come home to. There comes a time in life when the noise...
Curiosity Over Certainty: The Secret to Meaningful Relationships
In a world that increasingly values instant connections, quick romance, and immediate certainty, we often overlook the essential ingredient that truly nourishes deep and lasting relationships: curiosity. Unlike certainty, curiosity is humble, patient, and open. It sparks a mutual journey of discovery, understanding, and profound connection between two individuals. ...
“We spend our lives chasing goals, only to realize that fulfillment isn’t in the finish line, but in the moments we pause to live.” Have you ever worked so hard for something—poured all your energy, time, and focus into it—only to reach the finish line and feel… nothing? That blank, “Okay, now what?” kind of...
Life has an uncanny way of teaching us lessons when we least expect them. It whispers gently through moments of joy, yet roars in times of profound loss. Today, I want to share my story—a story of sudden heartbreak and the enduring lesson that life is too short to wait for the perfect moment. I...
