Category Archives: musings

The imposter syndrome strikes me at work periodically But I have worked to overcome it, slowly and methodically So it seldom makes an appearance at work these days But it has not disappeared, it has changed its ways * When I start writing, imposter syndrome makes an appearance Leading to self-doubt and feelings of inadequacyContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome in Writing”

My life seems to be a continuing exercise In finding calm amid chaos, to crystallize Into something concrete every positive emotion To find quietude in the midst of commotion.. * In a typical day of rushing between patients, I try To focus on the genuine human interactions that remind me why I am privileged toContinue reading “Calm amid Chaos”

Since last year, it seems every few months, upwards we raise our eyes To watch something we had not seen before in our regions, in the night skies The skies turn scintillating shades of purple, pink and green Presenting to us some awe-inspiring scenes.. Without traveling to arctic lands we have been able to seeContinue reading “Aurora Again”

My phone buzzes with another electronic medical record notification And in a twisted form of instant gratification I drop what I am doing to attend to the matter “urgent” To solve the issue or give a reply quickly is my intent I chase similar urgencies basically all day Letting them interrupt me during work andContinue reading ““Nomergencies””

So many conditioned beliefs I have had to over time unlearn In a totally opposite direction sometimes I’ve had to turn.. * On how girls should walk, there were expectations age-old Walking fast was not graceful, I was told But I liked to sprint, speed over elegance I prioritized I looked far from graceful, soContinue reading “Gait”

You don’t see the beauty in things around you- After leaving my country, I realized this was true.. * Growing up, I was drawn to western sensibilities In clothing-muted colors, structured silhouettes and simplicity Of western design were what I admired To dress along those lines was what I desired I ignored traditional Indian fabricsContinue reading “Elegance Redefined”

Avoidable boredom I’m getting ready to fight There appears to be no bookstore in sight.. * I have been informed that my flight is delayed I need to stave off frustration and I am dismayed To find no bookstore in the vicinity of my gate Browsing books is the best thing to do in myContinue reading “Airport Bookstore”

When I was younger, I had plenty of tests to take Some not that important, others holding my future at stake And when the results were about to be revealed My nervousness was hard to conceal With butterflies in my stomach and increasing heartbeat I would open the results page, fearful of perceived defeat OverContinue reading “Test Results”

I thought I would have achieved something by now Something tangible, something recognizable that would allow Me to experience some degree of satisfaction That would lead to increasing interaction With the movers and shakers around me I would find a place in august company.. I laugh when I think of the castles I had builtContinue reading “A Blessed Life”

I read a heartbreaking article that explored How adolescent girls were using chatbots more and more To ask questions that girls have wanted to ask for generations Using chatbots for advice, therapy and confession Too afraid or embarrassed to seek answers elsewhere What they cannot discuss with parents, teachers or peers, with chatbots they shareContinue reading “Secrets for a Bot”

The urge to fill each blank space in my house I resist I let vacant spaces for optimal flow of energy persist I examine my artwork nearing completion and decide Not to add more detail, I do not want intricate details to hide The message that my broad brushstrokes are trying to convey I shallContinue reading “Blank Spaces”

There have been times when I have not found A safe space to unburden myself, on looking around Of reproach, rejection, resentment, afraid I have been I have retreated into my shell, remaining unheard and unseen I have longed to have safe spaces where I can be Understood and accepted, without changing anything about me..Continue reading “Safe Space”