We are living in an age where anxiety, stress, and depression have become the most common words we hear. Everyone seems to be running, chasing, and struggling to survive. Only a few are truly living. To counter this, the only…
Notes from hills: On Change and Impermanence
Hello Dear reader, I am one day late in sending you my Monday newsletter, but here it is nevertheless. I am currently on my puja vacation. I’ve come to my maternal home in Kurseong, a small hill station in North…
How to Find Peace and Quiet in a Noisy World
As I grow older, the things I cherish and strive for are slowly shifting. More than achievements or noise-filled ambitions, I now cherish peace, slowness and softness. I crave quietness, stillness and a soothing of the mind. I no longer…
On Cats, Gratitude and Neutral Things
Hello dear reader, I thought today I would not have the energy to write my newsletter. I had been full of anxiety and sadness, especially since yesterday, because my cat, Ariel, had gone missing since Friday night. Usually, she would…
How to Fail Well: Tips on Bouncing back from failure
You failed at something. Or maybe at many things. Maybe you dropped out of college, failed an exam or an interview, saw your marriage fall apart, or poured yourself into a project that didn’t bring the results you hoped for,…
The Practice of ‘This is It’: Life is Here
Today, as I write to you, I want to reflect upon a simple phrase that has stayed with me ever since I came across it a few weeks ago. This is as much a reflection process for me as it…
