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  • Slaying on ur own terms

    Conventional definitions of success? Orthodox measures of a good life? Relearn. Reset. Rewire.

    Not everything we have learnt is relevant in this ever changing world. As institutions evolve and idealogies advance; people rise up the societal pyramid, discovering newer definitions of making a living. Embrace change or perish holds true so those who adapt truly find bliss and peace – beyond conventional happiness.

    Be the lead. Not the best friend. Make no room for self pity. Make way for thinking out of the box, being unbound by conventional wisdom and abide by your own standards of freedom.

  • Filling your own cup first

    It’s never too much when you prioritize yourself and your hobbies before others.

    Ask yourself what roles you play and surely you’ll name everything but not thyself. We are tuned to seeing life from a Point of View of others and not oneself. While in reality the locus lies within. Hence I comes before anyone else, before any other relations.

    A well oiled and cared for machine serves better and lasts longer than one which has been tirelessly put to use but unserviced. Thus when we care for things, they care for us. The same holds for our body, mind and soul. We can be a better functioning human when our we fill our cups first and foremost.

  • Class apart

    Empathy is as rare as common sense. If only every class could empathize with the other and be willing to put themselves in the others shoes, the world could be a more harmonious place to live. More homogenous, blurring the boundaries between the haves and have-nots. Making inter-class interactions more wholesome than a facade. Giving a chance to young couples who want families to mingle and offsprings to flourish via best of both worlds.

    But then these are idealistic thoughts, a utopia which exists only in tales. Balancing empathy with self respect is a fine task and not many are adept in it. So sadly the next generations mostly learn to sneer upon a lower class or drool upon a higher one. Either ways they shall find their footing on their own.

  • Time : Reality or Myth

    Time though a well established fourth dimension, is perceived differently by everyone. It seems to pass slowly when facing hardships and flies fast when in celebratory mode.

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    What if we were told that time never existed? Actually it has no tangible existence until defined by milestones. Time is just our mind’s way of recording memories, events and happenings of life. It’s a medium to record, annotate and even rank our life as it happens.

  • Aging Alone

    Ever wondered who would you want to grow old with? Your friends, your siblings, your offsprings, your spouse?

    There is no dearth of options. As economies start aging, formalized old age resorts would be a viable option for those who can afford. Ofcourse state-run welfare programs rarely target this age group, except for retirement pension schemes which already weigh down the government’s balance sheet. But besides the maths and economics of it all, the social and psychological tangent is also an aspect to ponder. Would you be open to embracing new faces in your silver years?

    Or is it enough to have just I, me, myself for vibing and slaying these post-retirement years? So that you can spend time the way you want, structure your life around your own priorities and live unhinged. With great freedom may come greater loneliness, so be prepared to welcome the silence and the solitude as a blissful change in your life!

  • Science of Gratitude

    Making it more than a good vibe or nicety. It’s can become an intentional act that reshapes how one experiences life. If one can focus on what’s already here and not on what’s missing – one can grow the capacity for joy.

    Neuroscience studies show gratitude activates parts of brain responsible for regulating emotions and improving decision making. Growing the brain’s neural pathways stronger. It’s like strength training for the brain – the more you do it, the easier it gets.

    Don’t mistake gratitude for an act of denial. It’s more like an act of defiance – a self-refusal to be consumed by negativity. A hack to thrive even when life itself isn’t perfect!

  • Intuitive Living

    When you live and not just exist.

    When you thrive albeit using your own yardstick.

    When you find your growth pace despite the rat race surrounding you.

    Difficult? Undoubtedly.

    Unsettling? Absolutely.

    Fulfilling? Definitely.

    There is no escaping the usual cyclical process of self-doubt, wallowing, cross-examining decisions taken and then reiterating ones goals. But every iteration would be shorter, building more confidence and less erosive of self esteem. Afterall Rome wasn’t built in one day.

  • Charged guilty!

    Empathy is a double edged sword. Makes one feel guilty at the drop of the hat. So how to tackle apathy? How does one take the indifference from others? Turn cold and indifferent or continue to sprinkle warmth in the relationship?

    Neither. Yet both. The longer (& more treacherous) path is to play one’s true self. It requires maximum patience, median oversight and minimal fueds. The shorter (& more combustible) path is to give it all back. Ofcourse all is fair in love and war; especially this which is a cold war. Either ways you need a tons of introspection, planning overhaul, understanding of the dynamics and putting the right messages out at the right time. It’s no less efforts than required in active politics!

  • Girls will be girls

    Alive, kicking and thriving – it’s a fabulous time to be a female. Women have finally learnt to celebrate themselves – whatever be the age or social strata.

    Grannies in their sixties have just learnt to ‘gram and post reels swinging with other gal pals. Posing like golden babes – they have all the confidence as they have seen the world.

    The ladies in their fifties have an empty nest at hand. They now have the time to explore hobbies and interests that were kept on the back burner. Painting, salsa class, yoga – they want to try it all.

    The forty somethings want to multi-task besides chasing career goals, familial duties, childcare & aged care. Self-care in all forms is welcome. So you may spot them clubbling, pub hopping and enjoying the company of their girlfriends.

    Those in their thirties are raging to experience everything life has to offer. Simultaneously trying to break out of the young adult they grew up as while establishing an identity of their own. Solo travel across the world, adventure sports, all hues of hair from purple to red – they don’t shy from any of it.

    So welcome to the world of females where every generation considers themselves to be ‘girls’. Afterall, girls do like to swing!

  • Vamos amigo!

    Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. But do count personal wins. Each day, everyday. Until it becomes a huge victory in itself. Afterall every ounce of effort should be lauded. Every tiny accomplishment should be celebrated. And every step in the direction of the goal should be appreciated.

    As simple as habit building or as complex as identifying an emotion yet being in control of the reaction. As tiny as refusing that extra piece of cake or as courageous as admitting ones mistake. As basic as keeping the commitment to check on your loved ones or as bold as burying the hatchet with a lost friend.