The author reflects on the desire for an analog life amid digital overload, seeking to reclaim personal agency and reduce anxiety caused by social media. While their career demands digital engagement, they take small steps toward analog living, hoping to restore balance and presence in an overstimulated world.
Category: Reflections
Personal reflections on identity, unbecoming, inner life, philosophy, healing, and the quiet work of remembering who we are beneath conditioning.
I Am an Ace, and No Is No.
The author shares her experience as an asexual woman facing pressure to conform to societal expectations of relationships. Despite her clear communication about her identity, she encounters emotional coercion from someone who misinterprets her openness as consent to a sexual relationship. Ultimately, she affirms her right to refuse a life that contradicts her truth.
Festivities & Anxieties
Festivals in India evoke joy and tradition, yet they often bring accompanying anxieties. This contrast creates a dynamic where celebration and self-care coexist. The piece explores the challenge of navigating societal expectations while honoring personal boundaries. Ultimately, it emphasizes that true celebration includes both joy and the need for rest and introspection.
Rest & Reset
The author reflects on the transformative power of rest amidst the chaos of life and the demands of the film industry. Struggling with health issues, they emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care and embracing a slower rhythm of living. Rest signifies presence and recovery, leading to a profound reimagining of worth beyond productivity.
Micro-Habits : 5 Hidden Costs Shaping Tomorrow
The future rarely arrives through one dramatic decision. It accumulates quietly through the micro-habits we repeat every day: what we eat, buy, watch, scroll, generate and discard. Perhaps the receipt for tomorrow is already being written.
Hashimoto’s : 18 Years of an Invisible Battle, Hope & Healing
For eighteen years, Hashimoto’s changed the way I lived, worked, dreamed and saw myself. This is not just a story about an autoimmune disease. It is a story about invisible battles, identity, resilience and finally making peace with the body that carried me through all of it.
An Evening by the Lake
The evening walk by the lake offered a serene reflection on joy and belonging. Nature’s beauty unfolded as the narrator encountered familiar faces and wildlife, highlighting the relational essence of happiness. This ordinary experience reinforced that wellness comes from slowing down, noticing life’s simple miracles, and embracing connections beyond words.
Monochrome Minds
Monochrome Minds: How minimalism, mass production and algorithms quietly replaced creative expression in our everyday lives. There was a time when human beings seemed incapable of creating anything ordinary. Beauty was not reserved for museums or palaces. It lived in the everyday. A doorway carried intricate carvings. A window wore coloured glass. Walls held stories…… Continue reading Monochrome Minds
Borrowed Thoughts
The reflection on Borrowed Thoughts emphasizes how inherited ideas shape our beliefs and identities. While these thoughts help us connect and belong, unexamined, they can lead to a life constructed from external influences rather than personal choices. The key lies in recognizing and selectively adopting these thoughts to foster authenticity.
Friendships, Seasons & Becoming
“Friendships, Seasons & Becoming” explores the natural evolution of relationships as individuals grow and change. It illustrates that friendships can serve their purpose without ending in conflict, embracing the concept of impermanence. The author reflects on how different stages of life bring different companions, emphasizing that growth sometimes requires letting go of past connections for self-discovery.