Category Archives: musings

When burnout looms large, I invariably turn To pen and paper, over time I have learnt That carving out my thoughts in a manner poetic Acts as a salve for my soul, the appeal of poetry is magnetic Not that a literary masterpiece I can write But with a simple verse, a sense of calmContinue reading “Solace in a Verse”

Work in an office had been the global norm There were few jobs that to this paradigm did not conform Then came the pandemic with its vital need For social distancing, and with remarkable speed Work and school switched almost completely online Remote meetings the pandemic came to define The separation between workplace and homeContinue reading “Remote Work”

All self-help books tell you to be intentional Make a plan, operate in a manner directional Visualize what you want, and work towards that goal Be in the driver’s seat, not play a passive role * When I read such a book, for the next hour or so Into a frenzy of goal-setting, myself IContinue reading “Making Life Plans”

A lazy afternoon, sitting in the shade outside A selection of books incorporating a range of themes wide Spread before me, I leaf through the pages, trying to make up my mind Which one to read- which one has words powerful enough to spellbind My fickle attention, that invariably towards my device drifts The bookContinue reading “On Reading and a Limited Attention Span”

I was told I had to follow a script to succeed The tried and tested path was the one I needed to take, indeed Success was formulaic, all the hard work that I was willing to put in Had to fit in the accepted framework, in order for me to win * I used toContinue reading “To Succeed..”

At least sixteen hours of sensory overload (on a good day) I wonder how my brain has not exploded away Processing information constantly, in overdrive I wonder if it is obstructing my ability to thrive… * The 24 hour news cycle drives up my anxiety a notch or two The social media posts that seemContinue reading “Sensory Overload”

If you want my immediate attention Anything related to travel you may mention I perk up at the thought of traveling to a place new To explore a new corner of the planet, or dream about it, is my favorite thing to do.. You can lure me with images of stunning scenery You can arouseContinue reading “To a land far, far away”

I could not be more overjoyed than to find That those who read books regularly might be destined To live a little longer than those who do not read This is the kind of positive reinforcement I need To continue reading books even when easy it is not To find time to do so, whenContinue reading “A surprising benefit of reading”

“It is a privilege to be busy”- I read somewhere This reframing was so powerful that it had to be shared * Although about busy days I tend to lament I have the privilege of a vocation where working hard is the intent I am busy with household chores because the privilege I possess OfContinue reading “Privileged to be Busy”

You offer help with the purest intentions at heart You assume their burden, their distress is tearing you apart You solve their problems on your own You’ve made things right, but you have not shown Them the path towards solving problems that are theirs You’ve actually not helped them, though deeply you care.. Next timeContinue reading “To Lend A Helping Hand”

Women who can call the shots I’ve always admired To be that kind of woman is my hidden desire To stand firm and unwavering when I know I am right To feel and exude confidence, to not dim my light.. * Sometimes it appears to be a goal that I can attain At other times,Continue reading “Calling the Shots”

At first I was too skinny, I tried to gain weight Then I swung on the other side in a cruel twist of fate I shed some pounds, in order to attain The ideal weight, but it was difficult to maintain * At first I was too talkative, I tried to talk less But thenContinue reading “I did not fit in”