Self – Centred
How beautiful is the word "self-centered"—to be truly "established in the self." I take it as a compliment. From an early age, I realized the importance of being financially independent. In my family, earning members were…
Self Doubt
Some days, I feel sad and angry for no apparent reason. I become negative and pessimistic, and I feel sorry for myself, believing that everyone takes me for granted. I carry these feelings like old baggage,…
What is Meditation – 2
After practicing meditation for a year or so, people often find themselves feeling more miserable. What is this? It seemed better earlier with smoking, drinking, on medication, and restless company. At least it was easier to…
Practise Makes Perfect
After learning classical dance for seven years, I still didn't feel confident enough to teach it. Instead, I spent years teaching semi-classical and contemporary dance, which both my students and I thoroughly enjoyed. When I became…
The Seed of Fear
When I was very young, around three years old, people used to visit me not because I was cute, but rather before going to their exams or starting any important work. People believed that whatever page…
Dancing Alone
After five years of learning classical Bharatnatyam, I decided to choreograph a bhajan for the first time. It was a challenging process- each line of the song required hours of thought to feel its essence and…
Chasing Beauty, finding the Truth
I went to an all-girls school, so I was quite unaware of the world of boys. After finishing school, I enrolled in a computer course. There, I experienced a new emotion: attraction to boys. However, since…
Tution My Confusion
When my daughter entered 11th grade and chose science, the pressure was immense—not on her, but on me. How would she manage these difficult subjects? I felt it was my responsibility to find the best tuition for…
The Purpose of Life
One day during my morning walk, I saw an old man cooking on the roadside. I sat down beside him, intrigued by his simple setup. He lit a fire with a small piece of wood, arranged…
Oh Fearless One
A few days back, I went to get an MRI done for my spine. My daughter accompanied me, although I told her it was no big deal that I could go alone. But the doctor wanted…