You were born wild and free Without any ideas of who you should be Your dreams were limitless Your heart ruled your mind Curiosity ran through your veins Passion walked by your side But as you grew up The world tried to change you Into someone you are not For rebels are seen as deviants …
Your Life, Your Choice? Yes, There’s Always A Choice. Read More »
Roughly two months back, I turned 28. Like the past three years, this birthday too was one I wasn’t looking forward to. The reason? Comparisonitis and social pressure. Like most people, I too have some expectation of the kind of goals I want or should tick off my bucket list as each year rolls by. …
Feeling Blue On Your Birthday? You Are Not Alone. Read More »
It’s 2018 and most of us know that the average person’s social media is a carefully constructed lie. Unlike real life, the virtual world gives us complete control over our image and lifestyle. And this typically translates into everyone being on their best behavior. So we see people speaking up about burning issues, supporting socio-political …
What If Social Media Let You Get Inside Someone’s Head? Read More »
As an outspoken advocate of individuality, it might seem that I have never given in to the pressure of fitting in. That couldn’t be further from the truth. I am just as human as you, so there have been times when I have conformed a little. Sometimes, one follows the herd just to get a …
Until recently, I was a member of the entitlement culture. What’s that? Well, it usually goes by some variation of “I deserve this after __.” or “Is it too much to ask for__ ?” Yeah, you guessed right. It’s demanding special treatment in exchange for a bout of suffering. Like the time I expected to …
The Universe Owes You Nothing, So Stop Trusting It Read More »
Wasn’t life a lot more exciting back when you were a little kid? You didn’t know the monster called judgment and had no problem expressing yourself. You did as you pleased and dreamed B-I-G. Everything seemed possible and within reach. But time did its thing and soon your thoughts and actions became adulterated by the …
Feeling Stuck In Life? You May Have Subconsciously Let Society Define You. Read More »
Let’s face it: millennials are the generation that popularized the term quarter-life crisis. But it’s not all our fault, is it? Let’s take a look at the core reasons why we are going through such a hard time. Increased Pressure To Succeed – And As Soon As Possible According to a LinkedIn survey conducted among …
Why Indian Millennials Are Having A Quarter-Life Crisis Read More »
#MeToo has officially arrived in India. About time. While the movement was kicked off by fierce law student Raya Sarkar in 2017, it fizzled out before it caught on. Things were so low-key, I thought it would be years before people came together to speak up against their abusers. But like they say, a journey …
#MeToo In India And Separating The Art From The Artist Read More »
Most people keep animals as pets, but my pet belongs to another species altogether. Just like people who talk to their animal friends, I enjoy having one-sided conversations with my plant. Yes, my pet is a plant. She even has a name – Andromeda. And she is the best pet I have ever had.
Have you ever wondered if living off the grid is an actual option for you? I know you have, for I have considered it too whenever modern life becomes too overwhelming and stressful. This school of thought was born in 2013, shortly after I had graduated as an IT engineer. The romanticized idea of complete …
Why Living Off The Grid Is Not An Option For People Like You And Me Read More »