Author: Mayuri Jain

There’s a silence that doesn’t come from solitude,but from erasure from standing in rooms that never made space for you,and realizing you were never meant to. Not forgotten just never remembered.There’s a difference.One stings,the other hollows you out. You look at the photos,hear the laughter,feel the pulse of a moment you were never part of.And…

There comes a time when explanations become empty echoes. Not because words run out, but because they fall on ears that were never truly listening. When presence is met with resistance, when truth is twisted, when collaboration becomes conditional — something shifts. Not loudly, but deeply. In a world that rewards performance over principles, integrity…

Grief, by its very nature, is disorienting. It doesn’t arrive in predictable stages or follow a clear timeline. Instead, it moves in waves—sometimes gently, sometimes with overwhelming force. For many, grief brings more than sorrow; it also brings anxiety and panic, often showing up in sudden, terrifying episodes. These panic attacks may feel like being…

They say grief is love with nowhere to go. But that’s only the beginning.What they don’t say is that grief is not a single feeling — it is a shapeshifter. It arrives as a storm, leaves behind a fog. It hides behind your smiles and shows up at the most inconvenient times — not always…

In the vast epic of the Mahabharata, many characters stand out for their strength, valor, or wisdom, but few match the strategic brilliance of Krishna. As the mentor and guide to the Pandavas, Krishna’s role in the Kurukshetra war was not to engage in direct combat but to offer his profound wisdom and foresight to…

In a world where leadership is often tested by challenges, competition, and the lure of short-term gains, maintaining an unwavering commitment to ethical values can be difficult. Yet, leaders who stick to their principles, even when the road is tough, are the ones who earn lasting respect and loyalty. This philosophy is beautifully exemplified in…

In today’s fast-paced, competitive workplace, emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as one of the most critical skills for effective leadership. It’s no longer enough for leaders to be strategic thinkers or problem-solvers; they must also possess the ability to understand, connect with, and inspire the people they lead. While the concept of emotional intelligence may…

In a world that constantly demands noise, presence, and participation, I’ve come to appreciate something far more subtle yet deeply powerful—solitude. Solitude is not loneliness. It is not the absence of people; it is the presence of self. It’s the gentle space where I meet myself without pretense, without performance. It’s where I recalibrate, away…

We are raised on the idea of straight lines. The linear path. The upward graph. The plan that unfolds exactly as imagined.Do this, and you’ll get there. Work hard, follow steps, meet the deadline, check the box.We map our lives like highways—with exits and milestones and a final destination always in view. But life doesn’t…

We tend to fear grief because it feels like drowning. But grief isn’t the opposite of love—it’s what remains when the form of love we knew changes or disappears. It is the echo of connection, the fingerprint of meaning, the thread of memory that refuses to let go. Grief doesn’t follow logic. It doesn’t respond…