Death scares us, doesn’t it? So final. So certain. Yet we go out and seek it By listening to our twisted minds. These demons say the world won’t miss us, Go on. Leave. Leave NOW. There’s too much misery anyway. Why do you think euthanasia exists? And let’s not forget about Aokigahara. Just one of …
As individuals, we tend to jump the gun when it comes to figuring out the people in our life. When someone doesn’t react the way we expect (read: want) them to, we judge them instantly. You know the drill. “Oh, he has moved on already? Looks like his ex didn’t mean much to him after …
When It Comes To People, What You See Isn’t Really What You Get Read More »
While browsing the Internet one day, I came across this article titled ‘8 Weird, Gross Things That Girls Do That Guys Find Absolutely Adorable’. The listicle had a couple of “weird, gross things” that had no business being there because they were neither weird nor gross. But the one that stuck out the most was …
#RedefineNormalToday – What’s The Big Deal About Female Sweat? Read More »
When it comes to children, there are three kinds of people in this world: A) those who adore them and can’t wait to have their own B) those who think they are okay and aren’t quite sure if they want them C) those who irrespective of whether they like them or not, don’t want to …
Is Having Kids The Most Socially Acceptable Way To Ruin Your Life? Read More »
I recently got myself a tattoo that read ‘unconditional love’. Why? I was being too hard on myself because it had been an unproductive week and I needed a reminder to help me stop doing that. When I chanced upon an old pack of affirmative temporary tattoos in one of my drawers, I thought a relevant …
#RedefineNormalToday – Temporary Tattoos Are WAY Better Than Real Ones Read More »
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 »