Published inCurious·PinnedMember-onlyThe 7/10 Score of Happiness and the Despair That Comes With ItWelcome to the hedonic treadmill — Perhaps, if asked, what would you say about scoring happiness as of now on a scale of 10. I answered 7/10 and asked a few references to spill their point of view on this. Surprisingly, the constant answer kept coming as 7. It differs for some. …Happiness5 min readHappiness5 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-only5 Bizarre Questions That Help You Find Your True CallingCan you embarrass yourself today? — The other day, I watched a TV interview of an actress who claimed she knew she would become an actor growing up. It seems she knew the answers to all the bizarre questions that can help her find a true calling in life. Wow, I thought, because I suffer indecision…Life8 min readLife8 min read
Published inWriters’ Blokke·PinnedMember-onlyWhy Do Writers Write: The Unsaid ConfessionsWriters can change the world for their word knows no boundary. — We love writing. Don’t we? Our very core wonders. We observe others and ourselves. Do we also wonder why we write? Yes, I do. We all do. I wonder why we write. …Writer7 min readWriter7 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhy Doing Nothing Is the New Meditation You Should EmbraceBusyness is an addiction — Busyness is addiction I do nothing daily. It is my meditation. Doing nothing is something I crave. A go-to vaccine when it seems everything is slipping away is to sit around doing nothing. It seems contradictory. Right? Do, and nothing do not go hand in hand. …Nothingness6 min readNothingness6 min read
Published inWriters’ Blokke·PinnedMember-onlyWhy Romanticize Writing? It’s a Surprisingly Simple ProcessIt’s not shitty writing. It’s not writing. — “Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.” ― Lisa See Writing is an enigma, sort of, yes. The daily grind comes at a price you chose to pay. I believe things are overcomplicated and glamourized when it comes to putting words on paper. Writing is…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published inThe Startup·Nov 9Member-onlyWriting for 1000 Days Is Remarkable: No Trick or HackNo wonder dogs are happier than us — Find a dream, and let it kill you. Well, not in the literal sense, but you get the idea. Not sure, but I may be writing 1000 words daily, and well over 3 years now. Yes, with a regular job. Writing awesome content is not about getting viral with some…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published inRESONATES·Nov 7Member-onlyThe Fascinating History of Swearing: From Roman Poets to Victorian EuphemismsBy God’s Bones — By G. It feels good to swear. Right? I don’t know, but something is satisfying about swearing. It helps to connect, vent anger, and show some love. Swearing, or the use of cuss words, has always fascinated us humans. It’s a linguistic equivalent of a fist fight. …Cuss Words5 min readCuss Words5 min read
Published inDancing Elephants Press·Oct 16Member-onlyFinding Meaning in Life: A Journey Through Vedic Philosophy and Viktor FranklThe why and how — Life is inescapable. The more we try to turn a blind eye, the more it hits back. The quest for finding meaning in life has been an age-old inquiry, intriguing philosophers, sages, and ordinary people alike. …Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·May 23Member-onlyUnmasking the Enigmatic Zodiac Killer: Unsolved Mystery of Serial MurderWhy Zodiac? — Speaking of true crime, few cases have captured the public’s imagination, like that of the Zodiac Killer. …Enigmatic3 min readEnigmatic3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·May 15Member-onlyThe Naga Fireballs: A Breathtaking Spectacle Or Unexplained PhenomenonNagas (Sanskrit: नाग, romanized: Nāga) are known as shape-shifters — Not sure, what rings inside your head with the word fireball, but the below wonder would make you hold your breath. In a world plush with mysterious wonders, one such enigma that has captivated the imagination of people for centuries is the phenomenon of the “Naga Fireballs.” Located along the…Festivals5 min readFestivals5 min read