We are sermonized about equality across. Be at work, family, or friend circle. But the reality is far away from it. We read how a Rikshaw puller’s daughter cracked IIT, and everyone can do anything. But the sad reality is media masks these stories and feeds sermons on equity. These are like black swan events, …
Author Archives: Atul
forgiveness
The virtue of forgiveness is not prevalent in most of us. We are too traumatized by the spat with our partners or associates. We burn and feel angry, sad, or lost every time that person walks into our life. I have realized forgiveness is a medicine for our mind and a key to good health. …
world
We are so focused on everything other than what’s inside us. As we age, our body starts throwing signs at various fronts. We have to spend more time on ourselves and knowing about our likes and dislikes to avoid getting sick. Apart from our bodies, we have a limited set of people around us with …
Meaning
Some people are like a spy, and they will go to every nook and corner to find the meaning of everything. They will seek questions about happiness and distress both. It is like making life complicated for no reason.
hope
Is hope like a silent killer? We put so much into it? How much of present pain do we go through with the hope of a better future? Is being hopeful is like becoming illogical? Is hope or expectation the same? As far as I know, it hurts a lot when our expectations are unmet. …
Truth
What is the definition of truth? How do you know your leaders or parents are honest? Whatever you have read in your history books is true? Can truth be dependent on our current state or which side of the fence we are sitting on? Do we know what is truth about anything beyond the science …
Road
Our road to the destination is all about how we walk to it. Each stop has taught us. We are more experienced as we walk. In short, the journey is painful and requires a lot of effort. I understand the social media world has created hype around overnight success by creating celebrities or stars. But …
Love
One thing I have learned is that: Love is a byproduct of tolerance I know we are sold dreams by marketers about how love is magical and how it makes everything perfect. It reminds me of Utopian love, which does not exist. My limited knowledge suggests that love is about tolerating each other, accepting as …
aimlessness
Have you taken a path without a destination?Or have you considered walking a road without knowing where it will lead? In simple terms, have you enjoyed the journey more than the outcome? We are so engrossed in finding results or the future that we leave no room for the present. I wonder if aimlessness should …
memory
I am not sure if it’s my age or growing up in a small town in Bihar; I enjoy reading writers like Satyajit Ray, Kushwant Singh, and Ruskin Bond. The way they narrate their stories, the incidents, and simplicity in writing. It takes me back to my childhood days and memories. It’s like someone with …