How much our past matters? I was going through photograph dumps, notes, scribbles. We change with time; Our priority, People, and the journey keep moving. I am barely in touch with my school and college friends. I am hardly in touch with folks from my first job. At the same time, I have noticed our …
Author Archives: Atul
Shoe Dog
It was 5-6 months back when Karthik had recommended the list of autobiographies. Shoe Dog was one of the recommendations besides a dozen others. Sometimes we need encouragement and autobiographies like these help. It resulted in me reading Shoe Dog. I enjoyed every page of the book; It was like a script out of a …
Daughter
Patriarchy is part and parcel of Indian society. As a son, we have more authority, freedom. Although we are getting better, we are still far away. The priority of dream, aspirations, independence of daughter still takes backfoot over son. The choice of finding a partner, job, city to live in, who to meet, and when …
Vipassana
In 2010 I went for Vipassana. I was between jobs. It was Karunakar, my mentor, who strongly suggested to me. I was in my early 20’s, hormones kicking, enjoying salaried life on alcohol and consumerism: the advice for meditation retreat made no sense. I cannot say no to Karunakar: I registered for ten days of …
What
I was on a call with Ajey today: one take away was WHAT? As a founder knowing “WHAT” drives “HOW”. Our journey becomes less painful. We then start seeking for How. In short, “What” brings clarity and depth to our purpose.
Umeed
Ek umeed ka daaman thame hue hai, ek door se bana rakha hai umeed ko zindgi ke saath. Kya Nahi ho Sakta umeed ke Saath? Umeed hogi, josh Hoga, Junoon Hoga, Kuch kargujarne ki chaahat aur badhege. Kitne ja chuke hai kabr me na-umeede liye, mitti naseeb hue magar chahaat ke mohaz rahe. Umeed akale …
say
A few people never say No. The reason might be love, respect, or don’t want others to get sad. Some do not want to close the connection or relationship. It has more negatives than positives. The person is still expecting that something will come in his favor when the reality is a clear NO.
example
What you do will be learning for your kids. The way you act, behave and treat them and people around you. Sayings like: monkey see monkey do or charity begins at home exists for these reasons. As a parent, your virtues and vice will leave an impact on your kids, so be very aware of …
sehar
Samete za rahe hai yadoo ko is sehar se hum. Khusio se bhari ye chand lamho ko, liye za rahe hai saath hum. Ban zainge ye yaddain hamare, simte rahenge ge dil ke sirhanome hamare. Zindgi ki zadozahad me, paiso ki aise numyeesh hai lage ki riste bhi uske ird/gird se ho gaye hai. Kya …
umeed
Ek umeed liye jiye ja rahe hai zindgi ko, na-umeede me zate to ho zate fana. Itne chote se is zindgi me kyun khicataani kiye chale zate hai hum khud he khud me? Apne parchaiye, apne aahat se kyun iss kadar hue zate hai ruswa hum ki auroo ke tukree ke aasiyano ki zarurat aa …