Did you know that if you put 100 black ants and 100 red ants together in a jar, they usually coexist peacefully? But if you shake the jar hard enough, they immediately turn on each other and start killing one another. The red ants begin to see the black ants
Why does avoiding the difficult thing feel so natural, even when we know it costs us more later? We have all come across the “when your prefrontal cortex develops” memes, and rightly so, as this region plays a critical role in decision-making, problem-solving, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Without it
How do you remain present in your life while still longing to become more? How do you know when to bend, and when to hold your ground? Somewhere between presence and ambition, between compromise and self-respect, between staying and walking away, lies the difficult art of balance. Either we glorify
March has always felt like that time of the year when I might finally get answers for all my waiting. It also makes me remember the simplest things. Remember when Dad came home carrying snacks for everyone? Remember those Sundays when excitement filled the house the moment he said, “Let’
“Who are you when no one watches?” a friend asked me. I thought for a moment and said, “Probably an amalgamation of everyone I carry with me.” My friend didn't let me off that easily. “But who are you, really?” I gave myself ten more minutes and finally
In 2003, when I was about 4 years old, life felt beautiful. Neighbours were like an extended family with clear boundaries and mutual respect. We celebrated every festival together—Diwali, Holi, and especially Ganapati. I guess, being a Maharashtrian has its perks 😊. Over time, social media and growing materialism changed
Kya hai yeh Kashi? Prem bhi. Mukti bhi. Moksha bhi. Jeevan bhi. Aur shayad… jo sab kuch chheen leta hai, wohi sab kuch de bhi deta hai, Kashi. Tum saari zindagi bita doge samajhne mein ki Banaras kya hai… aur ek din Banaras khud tumhe bula lega ye samjhane ke
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