I used to be an avid talker. I had my box full of topics to debate over thanks to my over-consumption of TV, Twitter, and Reddit. Over the past few years, I have learned the virtue of listening and silence. It has truly transformed me in better self. The virtue of listening has helped me …
Category Archives: Life
Connections
We meet people at various phases in our life. Some while we were studying together and others at a workplace. The hyper-connected world and social media platforms have bought us closer. I wonder if we need to keep track of everyone. How does it matter what my kindergartner friend is doing to his son on …
Kid glove
I grew up in a protective environment. It was like parents always watching and telling what I should not do. I realized this because of yesterday’s conversation. My friend interpreted in disguise:- How can you not know how to drive a car or bike? My parents always insisted that I should not ride a bike …
Vacation
It is that part of the year when most of us are on vacation. In the US and Europe, it is time for celebration and meeting relatives/family. We in India with our diversity, we regularly get vacations. Anyways, this post is more about those who call themselves being on vacation and still hyper-connected on the …
HyperNormalisation
I was watching this documentary HyperNormalisation by Adam Curtis. It made me realize how vulnerable we are. The butterfly effect kind of phenomenon is for real. Small bunch of people are leading how human race should think, act or behave. HyperNormalisation (2016) by Adam Curtis – A different experience of reality https://t.co/otdnNo4Mz1 << Sunday well …
Ants
I like Ants. They are hard working, focused and gritty. Ants are good predictors and planners. They believe in absolute teamwork and sharing. I aspire to be like them.
Show off
Social media is the place for validation from random strangers. How does it matter about your marathon timing, beer hopping, cat pics to me? Are we so alone or insecure that we have to post it with the world for approval, validation, appreciations? A friend of mine said appreciation on social media acts as motivation. …
Trash
Most of my friends are in a relationship be it by virtue or marriage or commitment. I am not going to argue if it is fear of missing out or societal pressure for this bondage. Some of my friends are not happy, they are treated like trash by their partners. Most of the time they …
Externals
We are born to live in this society, but consciousness and actions are all ours. Why do we need approvals from others on our actions? Many businesses are reaping on our insecurity. This approval from externals. It is our life, how does it matter to us what someone on social media has to say about …
Crying
Crying is not limited to humans. Even animals cry. Crying is not limited to the flow of water coming through our eyes. There are scenarios, situations in our life where we have got a limited choice. The situations which need us to take action on short notice. * An accident on a highway with no …