People advise what to wear or act on certain occasions, like a dressed monkey for a grand feast. There have been a few instances where people acted lowly because of my dressing. I wonder who decides what we should wear or how we carry ourselves: consumerism lobby, which thrives on selling more? All are chasing …
Category Archives: Random Thoughts
Love
People have written about love. People have lost lives for it. Like others, I have fallen in love as well. But what I have witnessed is different from what people have written, spoken, or made a movie. There is no boundary, limitations, bucket list, or checklist. Love comes with freedom and trust. I see people …
Master
We have to master our thoughts. For much of our lives, we live with it. We don’t need a guru or psychotherapist to tell us the same. We are as we think. That is why before earning fame, money, or glitters, we need to work on our thoughts. Benjamin Franklin talks about affirmations so are …
new
Happy new year. It’s the time of year when we make all promises to ourselves: giving up alcohol, cigarettes, or eating healthy. Whatever your plans are, make sure you pick one thing and be aware of it. Having a regular check-in will help. At the same time, be grateful to be alive this far. Also, …
Thanks
2021 is coming to an end. I don’t have much to share like others. I am just thankful to be alive so far along with my parents. I feel lucky to have a few well-wishers. They stood by me all the time. Be it personal or professional front. I doubt I would have been here …
surrounding
As we age, we get more isolated from everyday movement and socializing. I had last few weeks where I spent time with some of my elderly relatives and now with my parents. One thing that keeps them going is having a routine: waking up, praying, talking to loved ones. And other aspects like eating well …
needs
Is there an end to our needs? How much do we need for a rational living? Has consumerism increased our unwanted needs? Or is this attributed to the progress of humanity? Or all the mobile apps you have bought membership of from meat, grocery to food delivery for 10 mins delivery. Does it matter? Are …
daily
Our brain is a stupid beast. Either we tame it or get enslaved to it. In the book power of habit, the author talks about how little incremental regulations can do wonders in the long run. At the same time, breaking the habit affects adversely. Quitting a daily virtue is easy but getting back takes …
others
We console ourselves with projecting externals in a particular manner. We want to be part of the crowd. Not everyone has the courage or guts to go against the odds. We are living two lives apart: real and reel. Social media has amplified and increased the projection and seek for recognition. The urge of being …
locked
Some blame their upbringing or economic condition for ending up as an underachiever. They feel locked with the limited resources in their life. I have over half a dozen friends who still blame their parents for not letting them go abroad for higher studies. Reading Autobiographies, I see a different picture. Most successful entrepreneurs fought …