This question by our trek leader, hit us hard leaving us speechless. Thankfully, Tushar Uncle helped us grasp its depth, but it still lingered in my mind. Simplifying it, I wonder: How can we live happier and more fulfilling lives? Following our passions has been my motto since childhood. I’ve made conscious choices like leaving […]
Why is self-care so hard for women?
Aunt – Your uncle is out of town for 3 weeks. I haven’t cooked a proper meal for quite a while now.Me : But why? You love cooking.Aunt : Yes, but why should I put so much effort just for myself? Honestly, my immediate reaction was that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. But then […]
What COVID taught me
Hello world! Life in lockdown has been overwhelming, actually really frustrating. We are all hanging in there. As I sit at my desk gazing at the computer screen to write my 9th Sunday blog, I’m both numb and at peace. This year hasn’t been easy. I’ve lost 2 family members, my anxiety was at an all-time […]
Marriage – The myth of a happy life
I asked my bestie to suggest some gifts ideas for my upcoming anniversary.Me: It’s special this time, we completed 7 years.Bestie: What? I didn’t think you guys would last even 1.Me: That’s true. Neither did I. What no one told me was that marriage is work—a shit-ton of hard and intensive work. During the early […]
Loss, Love & Hope
Coming to the realization that someone you love dearly may not be there one day is the most horrifying feeling in the world. The things we worry about now seem so trivial in the grand scheme of life. We often take the impact parents have in our lives for granted and this makes it that much harder when our roles are reversed. ⠀
Why is it that as we grow, we forget all that our parents have done for us?