The Habit of the Heart
PoemWhen I was confused, unsure of me,I walked the paths that others chose for me.A quiet voice I could not control,Something was eating at my soul.One day, I decided.They asked me why.I had no explanation—no reply.Yet…
Inner Struggle
PoemUnaware of what is there inside,Ignoring the storm that stirs inside,Busy hours keep me occupied,But quiet moments weigh me down,Revealing cracks I never found.My fear took shape,Unknowingly I invited troubles.Quick fixes only made it worse,Making the…
Jealousy
10 years ago, I asked my friend, "What makes you feel secure in your marriage?" She replied, "I have full confidence in my husband." Then she asked me the same question. My response surprised even me.…
Self – Centred
How beautiful is the word "self-centered"—to be truly "established in the self." I take it as a compliment. From an early age, I realized the importance of being financially independent. In my family, earning members were…
Self Doubt
Some days, I feel sad and angry for no apparent reason. I become negative and pessimistic, and I feel sorry for myself, believing that everyone takes me for granted. I carry these feelings like old baggage,…
What is Meditation – 2
After practicing meditation for a year or so, people often find themselves feeling more miserable. What is this? It seemed better earlier with smoking, drinking, on medication, and restless company. At least it was easier to…
Practise Makes Perfect
After learning classical dance for seven years, I still didn't feel confident enough to teach it. Instead, I spent years teaching semi-classical and contemporary dance, which both my students and I thoroughly enjoyed. When I became…
The Seed of Fear
When I was very young, around three years old, people used to visit me not because I was cute, but rather before going to their exams or starting any important work. People believed that whatever page…
Dancing Alone
After five years of learning classical Bharatnatyam, I decided to choreograph a bhajan for the first time. It was a challenging process- each line of the song required hours of thought to feel its essence and…
Chasing Beauty, finding the Truth
I went to an all-girls school, so I was quite unaware of the world of boys. After finishing school, I enrolled in a computer course. There, I experienced a new emotion: attraction to boys. However, since…