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
PoemI fight to hold small issues tight,Clinging to them with restless mind.I feel discomfort inside,It takes me a while to identify my pain.Whatever I do anyway goes in vain,Sadly I withdraw myself, left no choice.Suddenly I…
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.” And then she asked me the same question.Even I was surprised by my…
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
After seven years of classical dance training, I didn't feel confident enough to teach it. Instead, I spent years teaching semi-classical and contemporary dance, both of which my students and I thoroughly enjoyed. When I became…
The Seed of Fear
When I was around three years old, people would visit me not only because I was cute, but also before taking exams or starting any important work. People believed that whatever page I opened in their book…
Dancing Alone
After five years of learning classical Bharatanatyam, 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
I went to an all-girls school, 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 I wasn’t used…