What Yoga taught this student about stillness of mind, self-compassion and strength. — Etymologically, the word ‘Yoga’ stems from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’, meaning to bind, join or focus one’s attention on something. It also represents a greater union — that of the soul with the Divine. In this blog, I wish to share my experience of practicing Yoga for over the past…

Round and round we go, Through meandering alleys, Each more similar than the next. Unbothered by the rabble Of hawkers, street dwellers and tourists (Getting ripped off while thinking they snagged a good deal), Our rickshaw driver pulls to a stop: ‘Have we arrived right where we started?’ There was…

We’ve all heard the story of the Greek mythical character, Narcissus, a hunter who, spellbound by the beauty of his own reflection in a river, drowns himself. Over time, the myth has become integrated into human psychopathology. In psychology, narcissists are described as exhibiting personality traits including selfishness, arrogance, unwillingness…

Leave your education, designation, denomination, Your bank balance and clout, at the gates Where uniformed guards pat you down Wordlessly, before you proceed. Because, none of it matters once you find yourself in the Echoless chamber. Up above, a lone ceiling fan Creaks heavy with resignation, Offering little respite to …

Timeless Greek wisdom, adapted for modern-day living. — How do you approach the world just as it is — no utopian falsifications whatsoever? How do you hold your own, despite ten different things going awry? Amidst all the chaos of modern-day living, how can you develop a blueprint of habits that can help you live a better life…

Late August this year, I had a rude awakening. What was expected to be a routine company-wide standup, turned out to be a two-minute Zoom call declaring a mass layoff — the urban nightmare that we’ve all read of on LinkedIn, but never expect to happen to us. This blog…

It is true. How you start your day massively impacts how the rest of your day goes. Having been part of the ‘remote work club’ ever since 2019, finding the right balance between work and an active lifestyle has always been a priority for me. …

Gratitude and abundance is yours for the taking — What is an ‘Abundance Mindset’? The ‘abundance mindset’ first appeared in Stephen Covey’s 1989 book, The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. He describes it as — “[flowing] out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody…

A recap of the books I’ve read this year and lessons learned on the way… There is a Buddhist saying that goes — “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready… The teacher will disappear.” Books, to me, are the best kind of…