Category Archives: musings

I love reading stories that make a place come alive Through vivid descriptions and imagery, through words that convey the vibe Of the place in which the story is set The place itself a character that is hard to forget Based on the stories, I have drawn images in my mind Correlation between imagination andContinue reading “Places in Stories..”

Since my device knows all my secret desires, All the unarticulated goals to which I aspire While scrolling through social media, I come across constantly Tools for learning how to write, advertisements flash across incessantly For writing retreats, courses, in-person and online And various apps that to facilitate writing have been designed To try outContinue reading “Writing Tools”

Hasn’t everything in life become too performative? Our actual offline lives are now illustrative Of our lives on social media, perfectly curated Or vice versa, having subscribers and followers is celebrated Travel reels, expert advice, creative projects all appear As performative tools, to be viewed by followers and peers * Many of us go throughContinue reading “When All the world’s a Stage”

In my adoptive language exclusively I now write Sometimes words flow with ease, at other times I fight Writer’s block in the literal sense- the right words evasive appear That my command over this language is inadequate, I fear In such moments I wonder if I should try to write In my first language, writer’sContinue reading “Languages- second and first”

I’ve been seeing this term thrown about everywhere Having “main character energy” is what people declare On social media as they post perfectly curated content In which they have aesthetically captured moments From their lives, showcasing themselves with pride It is a way of glamorizing their vulnerable side * For the longest time I couldContinue reading “Main Character Energy”

How do you calm your unquiet mind That catastrophic scenarios invariably tends to find How do you assure yourself that the unrealistic outcomes playing out in your head Are highly unlikely to materialize, that you should instead Let things unfold, without trying to pretend That you have a crystal ball, that the future you canContinue reading “Overthinking”

There is a flurry of activity all around me While I am alone in a corner, typing away on my device furiously I need to seize this moment, I feel inspired right now I have to pen down my thoughts, as long as inspiration allows.. * Prolonged periods of writer’s block I often face ButContinue reading “Compelled to Write”

There is, in novelty, an unmistakable thrill Acquiring shiny new objects an existential void fills New experiences, new places my soul energize Growth, ambition and progress- novelty signifies I must admit that most of my life has been Spent in pursuit of the new and pristineBy * There is a part of me growing strongerContinue reading “New and Old”

If an example of an oxymoron you want to find Look at the supermarket aisles, many product descriptions can be defined As excellent instances of the same- Some “healthy” products make misleading claims Like “low calorie” oil or “low carbohydrate” bread About the audacity of these claims, there is something to be said Bread isContinue reading “Oxymorons in the Supermarket”

My adolescent is being excruciatingly slow In finishing his breakfast, I expect him to show Some concern over getting late for school But he is chewing at a leisurely pace, acting “cool” While I am almost tempted to snatch his plate I am worried both of us are going to be late * Over dinnerContinue reading “Parenting Woes..”

There are sources of information all around Yet the actual truth is nowhere to be found Every source a different version provides And it is difficult for you as a consumer to decide Which version the closest to truth appears Being misled by misinformation is something you fear You want to get accurate, unbiased newsContinue reading “In search of the Truth”

In the neighborhood park there is a yoga class in progress You see women seated in the lotus pose with their eyes closed, all dressed In aesthetically appealing yoga clothing, on the whole they portray A picture of bliss, you presume they are glad to be free today From the drudgery of domestic life, youContinue reading “Yoga Class for Women”