PinnedHow the River taught the Rock, to Let GoA short story about impermanence and eternal love When the river met the rock, it was love at first touch. The cool blue icy river romanced the big sturdy rock for what seemed like an eternity. With perfectly complementary personalities, their joint universe was complete, whole and joyful. Soon, the…Zen2 min readZen2 min read
Published inLive Your Life On Purpose·PinnedMember-onlyLesson from Nature- On AgeingI guess, hitting the 30s mark in one’s life triggers the acknowledgment of ageing and the subsequent contemplation of it. Recently, I began to question, How do I want to age? What is my purpose going to be when I grow older?. Sometimes when these questions that have no straightforward…Nature2 min readNature2 min read
Published inLive Your Life On Purpose·Mar 29, 2020Member-onlyThe Zen Within: Connection over DistanceFinding meaning and connection during these times of isolation and distancing Life as it was before the breakout of the pandemic, was one in the fast lane. Lots of movement, activity, interaction, stimulation and sensory overload that seamlessly filled the emptiness within. Until one day, the old normal was no…Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
May 10, 2019Member-onlyWhat Coffee taught me about Deep LivingA lesson in experiencing the unadulterated life My love for coffee began when I was about ten years old. When I used to sneakily try my grandmom’s coffee before I coaxed her to brew me my own cup every day. I’ve always drunk my coffee strong, with a splash of…Coffee2 min readCoffee2 min read
Published inLive Your Life On Purpose·Apr 19, 2019Member-onlyContemplations on LoveMy realisations as I trail along its meandering course Myriad Hues of Love Love is the result of the alchemy between souls Just like how each one of us is beautifully unique, The alchemy that results from the interaction of souls lends to A myriad hues of love. Each hue wonderful and unique as…2 min read2 min read
Apr 3, 2019The Antidote to Boredom is Not ChangeWhen I listen to a song for the first time, I experience it as a whole, perceiving the many layers of sounds that are overlayed as a single piece. I am the kind of person who plays a song I like, on loop. Listening to it when I enjoy my…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Dec 18, 2018Thought BoomerangsEver feel like you had one negative thought only find yourself drowning in a downward spiral a few minutes later? Yup, We’ve all been there. A dear friend once suggested a solution I could try, to pull myself out of a fit of anger. Here’s how it goes: As soon…Gratitude2 min readGratitude2 min read
Dec 16, 2018Music is my Emotional Hard DiskRight from when I was a child, music has always been a big part of my life. Hailing from a family of music enthusiasts, there was always something playing in the background at home, if my mom or grandmom weren’t singing, that is. As a child, I wasn’t fully aware…Music3 min readMusic3 min read
Nov 7, 2018Depression - Plunging into the VoidBouts of depression, literally feels like being pushed into a void. Pitch black, nauseating and claustrophobic. However, this void never always existed. When we experience intense emotions like grief, guilt, shame or fear, we lose a part of ourselves, our power, to these emotions. Over time if left unaddressed, these…Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
