spirituality
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I Gave UP!
2025 took so much from me. So I gave up. I gave up asking advice from people. I stop trusting and looking up to people. I started taking words as formalities and started scanning to the intentions. I went back to reading books. I restarted journalling I gave up being passionate and ambitious. I stopped […]
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The chessboard we didn’t sign-up for
Everyone’s Playing Chess. You Just Didn’t Know You Were the Piece. Ever feel like life’s a giant chessboard and you’re just… part of the game? Look around. People are making moves, strategic, subtle, sometimes ruthless. But instead of rooks and bishops, they’re using us. For someone, you’re the pawn they push forward. For someone else, […]
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10 Cups of Creativity: A Forgotten Reminder
Found this gem deep in an old folder from my Creative Thinking course. The assignment? “Draw 10 cups.” That’s it. No brief, no model, just 10 different ways to cup.Looking at them now, it’s wild. There’s the cracked, detailed one; the fluffy, blue, on-fire one; the messy scribble one; and the structured grid one. They’re […]
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The Tragic Beauty of Weekends & Leisure Time
In my pursuit of precious freedom, leisure time becomes my sanctuary. I fragment these fleeting moments into rejuvenation, family love, cherished friendships, and growth. Each experience enriches my soul, be it meditative stillness, laughter-filled family moments, or skill-building endeavors. I strive to live fully, embracing life’s beauty without regrets.
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When We Pack Our Life Into Two Days A Week, My Love…
When we pack our life into 2 days a week,we’re not just folding clothes into a bag.We’re creating memories – with the people we love,and for the people we love. A little bit of pamperingwith food, laughter, and love.A little bit of funplaying around like kids with badminton rackets in hand.A little bit of rest […]
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Ladders Never Touch Mud
The ladder gleams, but never rustsit’s never met the soil. From polished heights, they summon contracted ghosts, specters in suits, hollow hands that sign but never build. Greed wears a tie, apathy seals the deal. We, the handlers, catch the crumbs of their lazy feasttardy briefs, half-baked decks, pixels that scream “we didn’t care.” You […]
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The More More More
Why don’t you go easy on me, Life… why don’t you? It’s the same old Sunday night, and my chest grows tighter, tighter. The same old Sunday night— but I’m not hoping for a Monday on the other end of my blink. Work stacks up— a weight beyond what even a camel can bear. Capitalism […]
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Being the living
It’s always the living that has to carry the brunt left by the dead… It’s always the living that has to live the rest of the life staring that the vacuum left by the dead… It’s always the living that has to pull themselves together and move on… Is that the cost that comes with […]
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My Top 6 Favorite Drinks (Non-Alcoholic, duh)
The author shares their favorite drinks, including pomegranate juice, lassi, and peach iced tea, highlighting each drink’s health benefits, nostalgic feelings, and personal significance in their life.
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A Break from “Caring What Others Think About Me” and “Me Caring To Much About Others Feelings Over Mine”
The content reflects on the struggle of individuals in prioritizing others’ opinions over their own desires, highlighting how societal pressures can hinder authenticity. The author seeks freedom from these constraints, aiming for a life uninfluenced by external judgments.
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Nothing Can Be Hidden
Two years tomorrow,Since the day we first met.One year, eleven months—A lifetime of regret. You spun your web so carefully,Web with the sharpest blade.It ripped open the fragile mind,While you hid yours instead. I didn’t know your story,Or the shadows in your past.I didn’t know the truth of you—How long could the act last? But […]
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Today Ain’t My Day
The day started with the continuation of my fever that started from Saturday. The head ache… Felt like millions of minions banging hard inside the right side of my head. Hardcore pain. Still, I took some meds, packed my bag and started to work. Like always, pre-planned the tasks to be completed for the day. […]
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A World Without Plastic
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Without doubt – Plastic. If I had the chance, I would give everything to un-invent plastic. I would journey through the corridors of time to find those people, every single one — who dared to plant the seed of this idea. Though Leo Baekeland is credited […]
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In the eyes of my Dogs
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Being a human has made me lonesome the moment my door of consciousness opened. The human-human connection. The longing to be loved by fellow humans has always been beyond my scope. It’s just a facade. Or should I say a mirage. The love I […]
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The Echo of Discourse
It lingers still,those fractured frames of memory,etched in the static of my thoughts.Your cursed cryptic wordsencrypted, fragmented, staying alive in me… Through me…still haunt the algorithm of my discourse. Some nights,the void stares back harder,a black hole swallowing the lastof my certainties.But I know,it’s just my past reflection fracturing,a glitch in my solitude. How often […]
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Never an Admirer of a Pot
Never an admirer of a pot,Pots on the street or pot on the gallery,Never bothered by its presence either.Pots are of types…The outcome of the clay and the potter.Either sits as a show-off,Speaks with a deformed voice,Or ends up storage of the needs of human kind. I came across one such pot,Never an admirer of […]
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Learning: A never ending trail that keeps our life a little more interesting!
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? I always have a clear understanding about the difference between studying and learning. And that is why the word learning always excites me and it quenches my curiosity without bias. My greatest teacher in my life is life itself and myself. And my learning courses are always […]
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12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy Impulsively!
Impulse buying entraps us in a cycle of regret, fueling waste and environmental destruction. Choose needs over wants; your wallet and the planet will thank you.
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The Starry Sky
We don’t usually get to see a starry sky. Well, there will be few visible stars here, but not too many to lie down and admire like it used to be when I was a kid. Back then we used to lie on the rooftop often. Eventhough our place and surrounding is not as polluted […]
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Echoes of Liberation
The one who beheld the true beauty of darkness knows the vanity of the moth. The one who feels the pain of self and the pain of others knows the true depth of suffering. The one who succumbed to the allure of flight has seen the terror of fright. And the one who has nothing […]
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Falling in Love with Flawed Mangoes
It all started accidentally, one of those moments when you’re not even looking. I was scrolling through Spotify late one evening, lost in the endless sea of suggestions, when I stumbled upon Flawed Mangoes. I didn’t expect much, but something about the name intrigued me. In a world that often expect you and force you […]
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Reclaiming My Garden
I removed the rose beds,Cleared away the weeds,I never wanted them to begin with.There was no one to help,It was just me,With bare hands.I dipped my fingers into the hardened soil,Plucking them one by one.The thorns cut my skin,Blood droplets painting the soil red.I put them in a box,Asked the mailman to send it to […]
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In Three Years: Living Like a Peregrine Falcon
In three years, the author aims to embody traits of the Peregrine Falcon, focusing on personal growth, confidence, meaningful relationships, and purposeful achievements in life and career.
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I Cried Today In Front Of My Mother
Today was that day for me. The day that we INFJs have… The day when all the worries which we have been ignoring and stuffing inside the closest inside our mind so that we make believe everything is fine and try to carry on with life breaks out. And today is the day for me… […]
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The Passing Breeze and Silent Mountain
There was a time when winter settled in,A mountain stood, untouched by warmth or spring,Content beneath the sky’s indifferent gaze,No need for change, no promise of new days. But then a breeze, soft as a distant hum,Wandered through the valleys, gentle, numb,A fleeting warmth, felt like a whisper through the frost,Not much, but enough to […]
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Colosseum of Time
I am aliveBreathing, laughing, loving,After years spent in shadowsAs a sick child clinging fear, and fight.Grateful for this fragile heartbeat,For the sunrise I never thought I’d see. I no longer chase the world,Nor care to please its fickle crowd.It’s okay to be oblivious,To stand alone inside truth.Let me be free from the weight of others,Their […]
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Life without computer looks like this…
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? After ages… Finally I am experiencing travel without thoughts occupied by work… ie travelling without my laptop. This is my first international trip… Most importantly, I realised this is how life would feel like without laptop in picture. Guess where…
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What No One Tells You About Your First Corporate Job: 10 Takeaways
Stepping into the corporate world can be intense. Working smarter, finding support, setting boundaries, and prioritizing health are crucial.
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Food: The Motivation To Look Forward In Life
What are your favorite types of foods? Introduction: My Love-Hate Relationship with Food As a child, I was the kid who despised food in every form. My mom would often get frustrated with my refusal to eat, and some even thought I was being neglected. The reality, though, was quite the opposite—my mom tried her […]
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The Mountain’s Whisper – Poem
He says that Mountain never excites him,But he savors the views as he reaches the mountain’s peak.He always says he never love that Mountain,But he feels his best while exploring its thickest terrain,Amidst the echo of murmuring beasts. He says he never falls in love with that Mountain,But he always returns, drawn by an irresistible […]
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A Kid with No Soul And Dogs That Were Soulful – Poem
A kid shunned and stoned by peers her age, Her name, a poet’s, who wished a world without outcasting cage.She spoke of kindness, yet was always shunned, But two four-legged angels, her heart they won. In 2007, they met as pups, their destinies intertwined from the start. One dark and beige, with coarse hair tufts. […]
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Finding Comfort in Solitude: My Healing Journey at Kuuraku Japanese Restaurant
The last thing that excited me was indulging in Japanese delicacies at Kuuraku. Life’s uncertainties weigh on us all, and prioritizing well-being comes with a cost. Loneliness had become a familiar yet unwelcome friend, but by treating myself to a comforting meal, I found solace and learned to love myself. Embrace your strength and self-love—better days await.
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The Jade Vine & Bee – A Poem
In emerald depths of tropic’s gleam,A Jade Vine, rare and pure, bloomed in silence. Her claws unfurled, a turquoise hue,Awaiting life, a moment of grace. A bee, attracted to her ethereal light,Drifted closer, a mesmerizing sight. He promised nectar, sweet and deep,As she opened her petals from slumber’s sleep. But his love was fleeting, a […]
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Flickering Flame
Raindrops whisper on my windowpane,Each tear echoed my silent pain.Across the street, a candle’s gentle sway,Teasing shadows, secrets in its play. My heart ignites, an unyielding fire,Seeking sparks in your eyes that never tire.But you? A distant star, aloof and free,Lost in desire’s labyrinth, just like me. Is this life’s cruel jest, our fate to […]
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Making Myself A Priority Again
Life is a journey with its ebbs and flows. Sometimes, we find ourselves at a crossroads. We feel lost and undervalued. Yes, people are scary and unpredictable. It’s okay to close the doors to your heart after getting yourself pushed to the edge of a cliff. It’s alright. It seems hopeless today. But this is […]
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The Quest To Happiness
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? How to define happiness? We all define happiness differently, don’t we? Not everyone is made happy by the same things or people. For me, happiness feels like warmth and comfort. It’s like resting under the shade of a tree while watching big, fluffy clouds move aimlessly […]
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Sink or Swim: Learning Swimming as an Adult
Picture this: A land-dwelling creature (Me) with lungs that occasionally protest. And then there’s water, the mysterious, liquid abyss that I have never understood, always seeming like it’s waiting to swallow me. Back in 2019, I decided to create a bucket list. List of – things that I wanted to do, things that I thought […]
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Grandfather
I always want to shut my ears when someone talks about their grandparents, especially their grandfather. Maybe it’s because I don’t have them. That’s what I told myself when I was a kid. Maybe it’s because I couldn’t relate. That’s what I told myself when I was a teenager. Maybe it’s because I couldn’t change […]
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To Be Grounded
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? I have always felt like I am losing my grip with life. Even after a life-altering event that seemed to put me on track, I still have a part of me that is not healed. The next six months will be challenging […]
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Being Weak: Personal Reflection
Weakness is a word that we often associate with our inabilities, negativity, shame, or failure. We tend to avoid it, hide it, or deny it. But what if we could see weakness differently? Weakness has two sides: physical and emotional. I experienced the extremes of both. Physical Weakness The first time I felt physically weak […]
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The Crux Of Time (Poem)
The crux of time, the bleak disaster!When everything is weighed on a broken scaleOne always gives more than the other,While the other grows cold and frail…The scale has never been in equilibrium.The low tide hits hard, a harsh reminderOf how the sea can ebb and flow.One always waits for the other’s returnWhile the other seeks […]
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For Some, Experiencing Life Close To Death Teaches Self Worth
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? We are the sum of all the people we met since our birth, all the things we have seen, all the food we ate, all the books we read and most importantly all the experiences we had. Feeling Out of […]
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When love for pets ends up paving way for new career!
Life is full of surprises, and sometimes it makes you wonder if it is already planned by someone. Since I was a kid, I have always doubted that some crazy person scripting my life. As a brand officer of a pet care brand, my education or qualification doesn’t make any sense, so is my childhood […]
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Anti-Mirror: Power Of Words & Action
By observing people, I realized how predictable humans are. The perk of being INFJ is that judging people at some point becomes a superpower without us realizing it. It used to be my curse because I was so not ready to use it. Or should I say, I underestimated my capabilities to judge people. I […]
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The Legacy of Dr. Gunashekaran: A Tribute to a Compassionate Local Doctor
The post reflects on the invaluable role of local doctors in providing accessible healthcare, highlighting Dr. Gunashekaran’s compassionate service, affordability, and reliability. His passing leaves a significant void for many in the community.
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Marching Away From My 25th March
March, the month I love the most. The reason is quite simple, it’s the month that my mother gave birth to me. It’s the month I feel at home. It’s the month that made me cry a lot. It’s the month that made me who I am. It is also the month I reborn. It’s […]
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HOW ARE WE GOING TO #BREAKTHEBIAS IN A WORLD WHICH IS SUBMERGED IN GENDER BIAS?!
March has arrived! March, was a month that was named after the Roman god of war, Mars. If you google, you could get to see an endless number of facts like these that describe the beauty of March. But out of everything, the most prominent event that lights up March unlike any other month is […]
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Thriving
Life’s unpredictability fades as we grow. Tom Hanks’ words remind us that all feelings pass. Thriving means disregarding unnecessary emotions and embracing indifference, leading to better mental health and resilience.
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Poem: Back To My Shell
The author reflects on their return to poetry after a long absence, citing personal brokenness as the impetus. Themes of loneliness and introversion are likely explored.
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Art: A Way To Let Go Of All Your Complex Feelings
Art is for everyone, not just the talented or trained. It defies standards and rules, offering a liberating outlet for emotion. Embrace it for therapeutic expression.
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The Power Of WORDS
Words hold immense power as they shape our thoughts and experiences. Every word we speak carries energy and impacts our lives. By using positive affirmations and being mindful of our language, we can harness this power for positive change.
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Mindful Fashion Choices: Tips for Sustainable Wardrobe Management
The fashion industry’s environmental impact is substantial, with polyester and fast fashion contributing to global issues. Taking action, like creating a wardrobe inventory and supporting sustainable brands, can lead to positive change.
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Healing from Bullying: Empowerment and Self-Acceptance Journey
Bullying, the term which was quite aware by a lot, is also the word which I didn’t know about when I went through it. Bullying still happens a lot around in our country yet there are less people who are ready to address this issue. There is a fault at the system all along. When […]
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Gardening Lessons: Patience, Perseverance, and Joy in Nature’s Gifts
Gardening holds varied importance for individuals, from hobby to livelihood. It offers spiritual presence and teaches patience, life lessons, and perseverance. Building a relationship with nature brings the reward of soulful rejuvenation and valuable experiences.
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Ways to use your time when you are “Grounded” for unexpected number of days
We have been running around all these days. Whether you are a school student or college student or working professional, at one point in time you are desperate for a break. I don’t know about you all, but I personally got really exhausted and needed a break. We have got a break, but unfortunately, this […]
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