We are a generation suffering from commitment phobia in all corners of our life. At work, it’s about what others offer with a package or role. The divergence between need and want is very evident. We saw the mass resignation episode during COVID witnessing the same. While we want all the money and independence, we …
Author Archives: Atul
breaking point
We all have our breaking point: a point or limitations where we give up. We need to know our limits. It will ensure us not get exploited by others. This world around us has all kinds of people: some opportunists or others waiting to extort our emotions. Most others are ordinary humans like the rest …
Nothing
Doing nothing in itself is an experiment in itself.Can you sit idle for a few hours doing nothing?With enough money in your account, can you quit your job for a few months doing nothing? All our lifetime, we crave idleness. When we get the opportunity, we don’t cease it. Most of the masterpiece in arts, …
baggage
In a relationship or relationship, both parties come with their baggage. Being aware of it makes the journey less painful. We are not perfect. We require unlearning and learning in long courtships.Many times disagreement emerges because of the baggage.
gateway
We are all busy with our daily life.The daily chores end up making our life hectic and stressful.Some of us pick hobbies like running, dancing, singing, etc.A few pick alcohol or drugs as an aid to forget reality or challenges in life temporarily. Our exit gateway should rejuvenate us to live our real life more …
priority
In a relationship or in business, priority takes precedence over emotions. Why will someone buy your product when they have no pain? Or why will someone buy your product when they have no money to pay? Why will someone get attached to you when they are not emotionally available and; when their constant struggle is …
monster
There is a monster within which keeps nudging. It gets harsh at times and makes us go mad. At other times it gives us all the peaceful melody. Our focus, concentration, and every habit get affected by this nudge, this sound, or the feeling. Have you tried locking in the room and sitting for a …
pick
It took me some time to realize the difference between a hot lead and a qualified lead or a waste of time. I have a software developer background and have picked sales and customer support roles in my hand. It helps me map customer pain and build a product. In limited marker size, being focused …
Expect
Bhagwad Gita says that expectation is evil & cause of all our misery. Epictetus talks about things in your control is your consciousness. We are living in a society trapped with materialistic needs and making everyone happy around us. Marriage and relationships with loved ones have turned into a transaction. We have gone into undefined …
child
I am halfway through “the body keeps its score.” It talks about the human mind and trauma. In one chapter author talks about how traumatic childhood results in making a monster as an adult. The negligence of parents resulting in physical torture and sexual abuse leaving a scar for life. It takes a village to …