When was the last time you spent hours talking to someone, completely absorbed in the conversation, without once feeling the urge to pick up your phone and check your social media? Can you even remember a moment like that? How did it feel? For many of us, those moments have become rare — almost like a forgotten art. Lately, I’ve…
We’ve all heard it: “Don’t worry, be happy.” Stay positive, see the glass half full, and steer clear of anything that might dampen your spirits. While this mindset might work in the short term, it’s a dangerous approach over the long haul—for individuals and society alike. We often avoid asking difficult questions or diving into uncomfortable truths because it forces…
Dear diary, Here’s a more personal one. In a world that pushes us relentlessly towards achieving, excelling, and constantly presenting our best selves, turning 30 can often feel like a checkpoint we’re not quite ready for. It’s that age where society, knowingly or unknowingly, expects us to have “arrived”. But what if you feel like you’re still en route? I’ve…