Talking about my middle-class upbringing and the tension between comfort and ambition. Finding a balanced approach to life between ‘enough’ and ‘more’.
Tag: choices
What humbles you: work, life and time
Setbacks and failures are essential for personal growth, reminding us that life diverges from expectations. Embracing life’s unpredictability fosters clarity, allowing us to live on our own terms and cherish meaningful moments.
The quiet price of peace of mind
Reflecting on the value of choosing peace in both personal and professional lives, highlighting the importance of distance, emotional safety and learning from difficult interactions over time.
When the world slowed down
From seeking constant social validation to embracing solitude and self-love during and after the pandemic, this is my journey to embracing self-love. It’s now about preferring meaningful one-on-one interactions over unsatisfying socialising.
Is love at first sight for real?
A man questions a woman’s belief in love at first sight. Though she dismisses it, their connection flourishes over time, highlighting their complementary personalities and mutual affection in a uniquely imperfect relationship.
The truth is mine
You might know a part of it, a version of it—which, I assure you, is true. But you will never know the complete truth. Because the truth is mine. Just mine.
Sometimes you make choices, sometimes choices make you
The more I meet people, I understand, there truly are two types of people—the realists and the hopeless romantics. The realists tend to take correct steps all through their life, they settle down, and live happily ever after. The hopeless romantics go with the flow, they are not bound to anyone or anything, and are never fully satisfied.
Karma consciousness
Karma is essential to life, rebirth and introspection. This post highlights three vital lessons: respect Karma, understand your actions’ impacts, and maintain faith while avoiding negativity and seeking personal growth.
A cinematic brilliance: Tamasha
The film “Tamasha” explores love, reality, and personal struggles through the journey of Ved and Tara, highlighting profound themes of connection and self-discovery against a backdrop of contrasting experiences and backgrounds.
The run-away girl
She has learned to deal with solitude and uncomfortable situations by walking away, valuing her happiness and well-being over dependency on others for support and validation.