Category: Musings

Many of us find ourselves tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, and willing our minds to quiet down. But falling asleep faster doesn’t have to feel like an impossible task. With a few mindful adjustments, you can create the ideal conditions for restful sleep. If you suffer from migraines, sleep can be especially elusive….

In our fast-paced lives, finding time to pause and reconnect with ourselves can feel like a luxury. But creating a personal retreat — a dedicated time for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation — is one of the most nourishing things you can do for your mind and body. Whether you’re seeking clarity, calm, or simply a…

Salted Air and Shifting Sands Within The grainy tug of damp sand between my toes. I step forward, each motion a quiet negotiation with the earth beneath me. A gull’s call drifts in from beyond the foam, a single note carried on salted wind. The horizon stretches in a pale line, an invitation and a…

The first thing I always did on Father’s Day was call him. Even before brushing my teeth, before the day properly began. I’d just reach for the phone. Every year. That call was the start of the day, like muscle memory. “Happy Father’s Day, Daddy,” I’d say, usually still half-asleep. There was something grounding about…

In today’s fast-paced world, where every day brings a new challenge and distraction, many of us find ourselves yearning for something deeper-a life that feels truly fulfilling. Rather than a fleeting moment of happiness or a glittering achievement, a fulfilling life encompasses a profound sense of purpose, alignment with our core values, and the nurturing…

In a world obsessed with visibility, it’s easy to mistake noise for impact. We’re told that influence is about follower counts, viral content, or commanding attention in every room we enter. But real influence doesn’t live in volume…it lives in intention. Influence isn’t about persuasion or power. It’s about impact. It’s about the choices we…

Each new day brings with it endless possibilities. In the quiet stillness of the early morning, before the world fully awakens, there lies a moment, a sacred pause, where we can choose how we begin. “कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः, करमध्ये सरस्वती।करमूले तु ब्रह्मा, प्रभाते कर दर्शनम्॥” This shloka, often recited at dawn while looking at one’s…

The image used to be the hard part. It required hours of practice, the right lens, the right brushstroke, the perfect blend of light and shadow. But now? You can prompt a masterpiece with a sentence. What once demanded technical mastery is now available to anyone with an internet connection. We’re living in the age…

I have been thinking and I had a realization that hit me hard. I havee always tried to live in a way that reflects my values. I don’t eat meat not because I am Jain but because it doesn’t feel right to consume a living being. 🙂 But then I looked around at the things…

A year ago, on the night before today, I had a dream that left me uneasy. My father appeared, silent but present. When I woke up, the feeling stayed. Inside, something kept telling me that I should be with him. But life got in the way. I convinced myself it was just a dream. The…