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People pleasing came naturally to me. In fact, I spent all my childhood, my 20s and a good chunk of my 30s saying yes to people and events when all I wanted to say was no. It was a sad cycle where I would commit to something from fear of disappointing the other party followed […]

Regrets get more common as we get older. I frequently hear the people around me – old and young – carry some regret or another. Some run deep and feel life altering; whereas, others have less of an impact. I used to drown myself in regrets until I learnt to accept and understand them, and,

Recently, I travelled by train to see one of my closest friends. The train ride to her place of residence was smooth sailing barring a colicky child, pungent smells, and loud sounds from folks who don’t care to use headphones. Unfortunately, on the way back, the journey was replete with drama, a war of words,

Last week, I went through a major change in my personal life. As I geared up for this transition, I felt more anxious than excited. The fear and worries kicked in full force, and I didn’t quite know how to explain my feelings to anyone. The inner turmoil worsened until I finally had a chat

I often get asked what my name means, and to this day, I’m momentarily stuck trying to figure out how to best explain its meaning. That question holds little appeal to me, because what intrigues me more is that my parents didn’t name me. I was christened by my father’s dear friend and mentor, Dr.

I used to let my failures define me. I almost carried them like armor shielding myself from vulnerabilities, challenges, and commitments. Then, one day, I finally saw that my so-called failures were lessons for my ego and mental stamina. I had the choice to be thankful for them, learn from them, and move on or

Growing up, I had a consistent body type. I had my share of insecurities, some of which I still do, but I was naive enough to think that my body wouldn’t change much over time. I was in for a surprise when I turned 30. It felt like the changes happened overnight although I’m sure

Last week, I was helping my husband at our restaurant. There was some downtime, so I decided to catch up on my work. I sat at a spot that allows me a bird’s eye view of the goings on of the place. Right in front of my line of vision was a gentleman relishing a

I always admire how children find joy and wonder in the simplest of experiences. It doesn’t take much for them to discover new activities and people that spark curiosity and happiness in them. Sadly, that ease and simplicity gradually evaporate over the years. As adulthood sets in, most emotions revolve around caution, judgment, and mediocrity.

For the last several years, I accepted and worked through an unprecedented number of changes in my life. At times, I tolerated them. Occasionally, I outright abhorred them. Sometimes, I even welcomed them, but the fact of the matter is that I dealt with them. Change has either shown up at my doorstep, or I’ve