The Habit of the Heart
When 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.Had no explanation.Yet soon, the…
Inner Struggle
Unaware of what is there 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 fix made it worse,Making the same mistake a hundred times.Stability is…
Jealousy
Many 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. Even I was surprised by…
Self-centered
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 recognized the importance of financial independence. In my family, earning members were valued…
Self Doubt
Some days, I feel sad and angry for no apparent reason. I become negative, pessimistic, and feel sorry for myself, believing that everyone takes me for granted. I carry these feelings like old baggage, unaware of…
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, medication, and restless company. At least it was easier to forget…
Practice Makes Perfect
One day, Rishika brought a homemade cake in her school tiffin box. Banni had never tasted such a delicious cake before. She wanted more. Rishika told her that it could be easily made at home in…
The Seed of Fear
When I was around three years old, people used to visit me, not only I was cute, but also before going to their exams or starting any important work. People believed that whatever page I opened…
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, to…
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…