Speak your mind
We all have different priorities in life and with time some of them change. It depends on individual preferences. One day, my friend (not closely related) and I were having an arbitrary conversation and while talking, she told me, “It’s important to have luxuries in life. Money is everything.” I nodded my head, not in …
On a beautiful Saturday evening as I was sitting by my window and enjoying the gentle touch of the fresh cool breezing air on my face and gazing at the people strolling around me, children on their bicycles, and hawkers selling fruits and vegetables in their carts, in parallel, I was thinking about my writing. …
“A world without girls is as impossible as a world without water.” When I was pregnant, my kith and kin would shower their blessings and well wishes and say- “God bless you with a healthy son.” “May Lord Krishna/ Lord Ganesha be born.” “Be blessed with a baby boy.” As far as …
Have you ever wondered why some of us are compelled to say some variation of “Bless you” after a person sneezes? Is it because good manners dictate you to do so? Be it a nasal explosion or a tiny achoo but then no sneeze is complete without a “Bless you”! It’s like a knee-jerk reaction …
When I first started writing and publishing on a public platform, least did I know that someday, I would have a blog for myself. One day over a conversation with my brother, he told me – “What if the app that you are writing on shuts down someday? What will happen to your work? …
“Massive Sale: Enjoy 60-70% Off on All Items.” “Buy One, Get One Free!” “Avail Rs 500 Discount on Purchases Over Rs 2000.” We’re all familiar with these phrases, aren’t we? Whenever we come across such offers, it triggers a positive response. Often, we succumb to the temptation and make purchases, even if they weren’t initially …
In a world that often seems driven by self-interest and rewards, the words of Leonardo Da Vinci echo with profound truth – “Realise that everything connects to everything else.” It is in this intricate web of connections that acts of kindness and gratitude find their place, shaping the fabric of human interactions. A timeless fable …
On a recent day, as I waited at a traffic signal for the lights to change, I observed a gathering of blind men and women confidently navigating the opposite side of the road, guided by a sighted woman who held their white canes. This sight prompted me to reflect on the experience of prolonged blindness. …
As basic as a throbbing headache or a bout of cold and cough might seem, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated, their impact can worsen. We often fail to recognize this when we are in good health. It’s only when we confront health issues that we start taking the necessary actions. A quote …
LIFE… Our journey is marked by its peaks and valleys, and we each navigate these twists and turns in our own distinct ways. Nonetheless, there are moments when individuals find themselves contemplating the extreme option of ending their lives. Have you, too, found yourself at a crossroads where such thoughts have crossed your mind? There …