Reflections – Beyond Scribbles

As It Is

July 6, 2026

Nothing is as lucid
as self-doubt.

So certain in its purpose,
so sure to follow through,
so clear in its aim
to bring you down. … More As It Is

A Quiet Kind of Nourishment

June 11, 2026

Books.

The ones that have been keeping me company these past few months.

And that includes the ones I couldn’t finish for various reasons, too. Even the ones I stopped reading halfway through because they were not quite what I had hoped. … More A Quiet Kind of Nourishment

When Life Happens

June 8, 2026

Sometimes,
I feel
we are not loving life
as it deserves
to be loved. … More When Life Happens

When You Slow Down

June 1, 2026

When you slow down,
what do you notice?

The way light falls
on an ordinary wall?
The soft murmur
of a day unfolding?
The breath
you didn’t know
you were holding? … More When You Slow Down

It may sound silly, questionable even—when everyone talks about such fabulous habits—but one habit I’ve faithfully guarded over the years is drinking my morning tea in peace. … More My Faithful Cup of Tea

Without Realizing It

April 30, 2026

This happened many years ago. My elder one was around two at the time.

One day, I noticed the silence surrounding me. Silence was always welcome—it had become a rare commodity since the birth of my son. … More Without Realizing It

My Ordinary Companion

April 16, 2026

I wasn’t very strict about wearing proper walking shoes in my 20s. Even in my early 30s, I mostly enjoyed walking in sandals. Whatever was right next to the door found its purpose covering my feet, and off I would go for a walk. … More My Ordinary Companion

A Conversation Across Time

April 11, 2026

I was scared
to glance in her direction,
like I have always been scared
to plan my future,
because somewhere
not too deep within me,
I fear
I’m not doing enough. … More A Conversation Across Time