We are living in the hustle culture. We have to be always online, always doing something. We measure our blood glucose, sleep, water intake, and whatnot. In the modern era of watching, Netflix has become the definition of being idle. Sitting silently, doing nothing, or getting disconnected from the world is unimaginable. Our history suggests …
Author Archives: Atul
narrative
Propaganda, marketing, or public sentiments has one thing in common: “narrative.” People agree, buy, relate or join a movement over narrative. Take an example of crypto-mania: the movement started with the narrative of changing the banking system and making a better financial world. It has ended up with jobless youth getting into multi-level marketing. Edward …
culture
I am not sure whom to blame, the media for celebrating funding announcements or the investors and how they are backing a seasoned founder. The tides of fundraising are changing, and the private market darlings like Paytm or Freshworks have surrendered. In the private market, revenue has become the buzzword replacing growth. We are witnessing …
problem
We all are going through our never-ending challenges in life. Some of us call it a quit, get into sulking. A very few take it head-on and live through it. Why do we crave others’ sympathy or attention for our misery? Is it not our life and requires fixed by self? We take up everything …
equality
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, …
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 …