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Thy Will CAN NOT be done
By standing up for excellence, you become the "difficult" one.
"Invisible Labor" of Mapping
When you are the one who consistently "figures things out," you don't just execute; you inadvertently become the unofficial GPS for everyone else.
Escape Velocity.
Sometimes, you have to disappear entirely into the quiet just to come back with an impact
Navigating the High Performer’s Tax
When you are the one who "figures things out," you quickly become an island
The Architecture of Grief: Why I Choose Celebration Over Mourning
Grief is just love with no place to go.
One scoop of guilt free "Do Not Disturb" please !
“It’s not about being anti-social; it’s about being pro-soul”
The Subtle Art of Giving a Pause
There is a specific kind of silence that only exists while waiting for a cup of tea to reach the perfect temperature. It’s a 180-second window where the world stops moving, and for a brief moment, the only thing that matters is the warmth held between my palms.
My fav Poem Collections
A curated collection of poems that have stayed with me, moved me, and made me stop and stare at the world differently.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us
This phrase takes me back to my school days instantly. Simple word but the action behind it requires so much strength — forgiveness is one of the hardest things I've had to do.
You only see what your eyes want to see
This is one of my favourite songs by Madonna — and I've quoted it so many times whenever I see people trying to re-confirm their prior beliefs. Turns out there's actually a term for it.
Which Archetype are you?
Oxford Dictionary defines archetype as a typical example of a certain person or thing. I came across this word in a coaching session and instantly fell down the rabbit hole of Jungian psychology.
Jimmy and the strawberries
A teacher asked Jimmy how many apples he'd have. His answer was four. She expected three. But Jimmy had a reason — and it changes everything about how we listen.
Mind the Gap
I love this iconic phrase used by the London tube — all it asks is to be mindful, be in the moment. Turns out that's the hardest thing in the world to do.
One Day at a time
Growing up, this was one of my favourite hymns. It is only of late that the meaning of the phrase 'one day at a time' has truly dawned on me.
Did you suspend your coffee?
I've always been attracted to quaint, cute little coffee shops. On one rainy London Friday, I saw a café with a sign that said 'We support Suspended Coffee' — and it changed something in me.
Potato, Egg or Coffee Bean — Which one are you?
A daughter complained to her father about her struggles. He took her to the kitchen and lit three pots of boiling water. What happened next is a lesson for life.
Why Agonize when you can Organize!
In my previous blog I shared my kitchen tips. The response was overwhelming! So here are all my other organizing tricks that keep me happy, sane, and thriving.
Proud, Prouder, Proudest!
'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams' — Eleanor Roosevelt. This post is dedicated to the people in my life who are a living epitome of this quote.
Get, Prep, Go!
This post is very different from what I usually write. A couple of friends asked me to put down how I plan my cooking and week prep. Here are all my hacks!
Avengers Assemble – Save the Earth
What do all Superheroes have in common? They do their bit to save the Universe. On World Environment Day, I wonder — what is my bit?
Unboxing the Boxes
Every time I tell someone I'm from an Island, the stereotypes start flying. I'm tired of boxes. Let's unpack why we love putting people — and ourselves — into them.
I am a Cracked Pot and I like it!
A water bearer had two pots. One was perfect. One had a crack. For two years the cracked pot felt ashamed. Then the water bearer showed it what it had been watering all along.
2 Negatives make a Positive???
We grew up studying this Maths rule. I could never make sense of it then. In real life, positivity out of negativity requires a lot of strength — it never just happens automatically.
My Love Affair with S.I.F
My friends know about my love for South Indian Food. If you ask me to choose between a Dosa and a Paratha, I'm picking Dosa every single time — no contest.
To Be or Not to Be??
I came out of a leadership program more confused than ever. 'Be yourself' — but nobody told you how. Two years later, a life counsellor gave me a piece of paper and changed everything.
911 Emergency — My Inner Child is Missing
My 10-year-old goddaughter told me exactly what I should do when lockdown ends. Her profoundness stopped me. When did I get so bogged down with life that I forgot to enjoy it?
The Monica in me wishes to be Joey
Friends was one of the first shows I got hooked on. Every quiz tells me I'm Monica — organized, structured, a little intense. But deep down? I desperately want to be Joey.
Arrest me… I am a Bibliophile
Bibliophilia is the love of books. My love started as a kid waiting for summer holidays and unlimited Chacha Chaudhry. Some things never change.
Push me baby one more time!
My inner circle knows me as someone who is risk-averse, follows a pattern, and is happiest when no one is telling me to try something new. And yet — I know I need that nudge.
Every girl needs her tribe
Given my introvert and wallflower nature, I have a limited circle of close-knit girlfriends. This gang of girls is cherished more than my ring collection — and those who know me are already shaking their heads.
Less is More?
Minimalism is the in-thing these days. I was a Type-A hoarder. From color-coded closets to truckloads of cute cups — until life asked me to fit everything into 2 suitcases of 23kg.
My journey of "No"
I am a simple introvert girl who loves Bollywood songs and finds joy in little gestures. I am also someone who has a 'saying no phobia.' This is the story of how I'm learning to change that.
The
woman
behind the
musings
I am a simple introvert who finds joy in the little things — a well-brewed cup of chai, a dog-eared book, the sound of waves on a shore. I grew up on an island, moved around like a nomad, and somewhere along the way started putting words to the thoughts that kept me up at night.
These pieces are my way of making sense of the world — and of myself. I write about the things that don't quite have a category: the awkward, the honest, the “did anyone else feel this way too?” moments of everyday life.
I'm a work in progress. And I've made peace with that.
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