A Lot like Love
Every time we experience something different in a new relationship; never felt this before. But after a while, we somehow lose interest. The feeling simply evaporates, leaving us confused. How did it change so suddenly within…
Every time we experience something different in a new relationship; never felt this before. But after a while, we somehow lose interest. The feeling simply evaporates, leaving us confused. How did it change so suddenly within…
“It’s so cool these days that young people in their twenties live independently and get highly paid at MNCs. They enjoy holidays with their friends, parties, shopping, and more,” my teenage daughter told me one day.…
Let us, for a moment, consider Ram and Sita as normal human beings, not as Gods. The first conflict in Ram's life was family politics over property and wealth. He chose to let it go. Don't…
My best friend was the most important person during my college years. I used to share all my problems with her, and it helped me in many ways. Firstly, talking to her allowed me to hear…
It is said that "The root cause of all miseries is our desires". For many years I kept pondering on it. Are desires so bad? Imagine there are no desires left, nothing to achieve, nowhere to…
The most difficult family member and the most adorable one both influence our lives in profound ways. My granny was controlling and manipulative, while my papa was full of love, non-demanding, calm, and self-content. Papa was…
I was the eldest sister among my siblings and soon became financially independent. My youngest sister was in senior school. She used to share everything about her friends and daily life. At least I thought so.…
What does a boy see when he is young? He sees his mom managing the home, meals, taking care of children, cleaning, washing, etc. Even if she goes to the office. He sees the predominance of…
The mind's job is to think, much like any other function of our body. As we slow down, our attention turns inward, revealing feelings of guilt, sadness, and anger—mostly negative emotions at first. When I took…
Looking at our old pictures, we surprised ourselves. Is that really us? Just a few years ago, with neat hairdos and simple clothes, we looked so vibrant. My teenage daughter, Vrinda, has recently become more interested…