The days are getting colder, and it is becoming difficult to get out of bed. But, I drag myself out of bed at 4 AM and get ready for my daily walk. I leave home by 4:15 AM and walk towards the beach road nearby. I prefer to go for a walk in the morning … Continue reading Fishing For A Change
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I love nature
As I take in everything around me duringmy walk in the woods with the wind in my hair andtrees by my side, gratitude welled up in my chest forthe love of nature had gravitated towards me thoughI pushed it away for all these years. As I look up at the October sky,trying to make out … Continue reading I love nature
The Need for Space
No matter how much of a people’s person you are,take a day or two for yourself becauseeveryone needs time -time to not burn out,time to gather their thoughts,time to decide,time to stop chasing, andtime to take flight. You may think that you don’t need it,but,only when you’ve exhausted your energy,unable to breathe and almost about … Continue reading The Need for Space
When I meet you
From across the room,I could feel your stare burn holes onthe side of my face.When I turned, your gaze was stillfixated on me; totally unfazedthough I caught you staring at me. I frowned and started walking towards youso I could confront you for making mefeel-feel uncomfortable,feel conscious;“No one has stared at me for this long!”and, … Continue reading When I meet you
Life Happened
I remember being a nine-year-old kidasking my parents to write on my cake-“Happy 10th birthday!” Isn’t it weird?How we all wanted to grow up so fast?Always wondering how it would feelto be an adult by imagining ourselvesin places like high school, university, work,getting married and sometimes dying. I wish instead of spending my time dreaming … Continue reading Life Happened
Stage Fright
Yesterday, I was asked to give a speech in front of around 500 students for the first time in my life. To say I wasn’t scared would be an understatement. The first time jitters hit me when I started practising in front of a mirror. The only thought that kept recurring in my annoying little … Continue reading Stage Fright
Right or Wrong?
Is it wrong to wonderhow it would feel toleave my footprint behindas a reminder of me forever? Is it wrong to wonderif I wander to the middle of nowheremy footprint will allow someone tocome to my rescue and guide me back? Is it wrong to hopeI won’t be hidden by the leaves during autumnor washed … Continue reading Right or Wrong?
Sunk Cost: Not so bad
Last year, I sat in a leadership talk where the speaker told us to ignore the sunk cost and choose what is better or best. It struck a chord in me, and that’s why this is going up on my blog. Let me first give you an idea about sunk cost so you aren’t a … Continue reading Sunk Cost: Not so bad
Why do I write?
In the middle of the night, when I’m staring at the ceiling andreplaying every tiny detail, an idea strikes my head –I can either have a sleepless night worrying about‘what if’s’ or I can seize the moment and write awaymy train of thoughts to describe everythingyet nothing which is precisely the way I feel. I … Continue reading Why do I write?
Breaking Bones
I made a legacy for myself long, long ago. I started falling in grade 5. It would have been easy if it was love, but it was me physically falling. I shall teach you a few steps to ensure you give your bones a break. Let’s jump right into it. I shall pass on the … Continue reading Breaking Bones