The thing about New Year’s resolutions is that they’re a tricky area. I like them because they force me to stop and reflect on the changes I would like to incorporate in my life. At the same time, I don’t like them because I almost always fail to keep them throughout the year. … More New Year Resolutions
An elusive, distracting phrase, isn’t it? Purpose of life. I could stop you from carrying out that urgent task you’re doing right now simply by asking this seemingly harmless yet deeply important question … More Purpose of Life
October was an interesting month. Like every other month, it was a mix of good and not-so-good. But unlike the rest, October came with flavors and fragrances that made it memorable in its own unique way. … More October Musings
Today I was feeling a bit lost. For the last six months, I had been working on a cybersecurity certification, and just last week, I completed it. … More Lost And Found
Yesterday was such a long day that I couldn’t publish anything. I sat down to write at night and almost finished a piece of fiction. I was happy to have penned something in my book, but… … More One Day at a Time
We got back from our three-and-a-half-week-long trip to India this Monday night. We’re still recovering from the jet lag, but it’s almost manageable now. My younger one is still waking up around 4:30–5 a.m., but I don’t think there’s a fix for that—he actually enjoys waking up early. Still, by 5 in the evening, we’re … More Between Miles & Moments
You know, one of the toughest things is standing by our own choices. Just being okay with who we are—without trying to meet every expectation thrown our way. It’s funny how even a small comment or glance can startle us into doubt. Like, am I doing this right? Should I be different? But here’s the … More When Being You Feels Hard
One of the things I keep coming back to is my appreciation for this life. Life is beautiful—my inner voice keeps echoing. I like that sound. And yet, it puzzles me. Because if I look at my day, life is anything but beautiful. It’s chaotic—a never-ending list of to-dos scattered around, each demanding my attention … More The Puzzling Life #FictionMonday
Journaling takes you somewhere—often to an unplanned, unexpectedchance meeting of words and thoughts,carving out stories to feast upon. Sharing a glimpse from my free-write session a few days ago Here is the edited version: My fountain pen is not working properly. Granted, days—no, weeks—no, months of negligence preceded this rebellious nature of my fountain pen. … More Ink Will Flow
Flipping through my gratitude journal is such a pleasant feeling. I notice many of the same lines appearing multiple times — the repetitions of my life and routines. And yet, I am grateful for those repetitions. They are answers to many of the questions hiding in the recesses of my mind. Perhaps that’s why I often find … More What Lies Beyond #FictionMonday
Beyond Scribbles 