Category: Life and its Lessons
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Hi. Happy New Year? Sorry I have been so quiet, was overworked by all the school assignments. But I just had to post something for January or else it would mean I forgot about my beloved blog. So here is something I wrote for a segment a creative page did last year. I did full…
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Disclaimer- I very well know that I am privileged; I grew up in a loving family with great friends studying at a reputed school with a silver spoon in my mouth. So, when I talk of my pain or suffering or struggles, I very well know that they are nothing in proportion to what people…
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This is personal, just me reflecting on the past few days. Don’t mind me! We were forced into lockdown on the 21st of March 2020. After which, I started going out on rides and quick coffee dates with my friends *following all guideline* since August. Now, I am overly obsessed with traditions and rituals. Diwali…
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I am sorry I haven’t been posting lately, But that is because I haven’t been writing anything lately. I have been very unhappy. No no, I am not depressed; I am not on anti-depressants. I am just very unhappy. Yes I question the point of existence, But I am not suicidal. I am just unhappy.…
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My aunt asked me to pick my favourite Gulzar shayari, nazm or poem and interpret it for her because she enjoys seeing me talk about poetry so passionately. She says I look exactly like my father, my eyes light up exactly how his do when he recites poetry for us. I guess I agree for…
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/hjʊˈmanɪti/ noun 1. human beings collectively2. the quality of being humans Here’s a list of times I thought to my self that humanity has failed me since I woke up today- The first post I saw online this morning was a video of Gianna Floyd, daughter of late George Floyd saying- “Daddy changed the world”…
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Everytime I read something I wrote even two weeks ago, I hate it. I feel my writing technique is childish or I’ve failed to convey my point or that my vocabulary is too limited. I have struggled with accepting my work and celebrating it because I have read books and quotes and blogs written using…
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“शराफत की दुनिया का किस्सा ही खतम, अब जैसी दुनिया वैसे हम” -Irrfan Khan, Jazbaa I have taken Irrfan Khan’s death very personally. My heart is heavy and I feel gutted. I was shocked that this affected me so much that I had tears in my eyes, and then I saw this post online which…
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I think you all have figured out by now that I don’t write half-heartedly. I have not been my best self lately, I guess the negativity of this global pandemic is getting to me. These are tough times, hope everybody is safe and happy. Sending love and strength, always. They say, “You really don’t know…
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Today’s women are shattering glass ceiling with their high heels and lifting the weight of their dreams with manicured fingers. Recently, mother introduced me to an uncle. “Oh, so it is just you and your elder sister?” “Just? I think we are a handful for mom-dad.”- I could sense his misogynist thoughts finding a way…
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