Published inThe Writing Cooperative·PinnedMember-onlyHow I Am Suffering on My Journey From a Wannabe to a Full-Time WriterTime to get naked — These days I would find myself scrolling through Twitter and Medium and Substack feeds and feel like I could have made it as well. Only if I had tried. Well, there is no one stopping me now. I can make it even now. But ‘The Resistance” in one form or…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·PinnedMember-onlyWhat Will You Do if Your Loved One is Exacerbating Your Mental IssuesIn my case, it is happening unintentionally — I get so afraid at the prospect of losing sleep or not getting enough of it. It so happened 4 years ago and it led me into a Psychotic phase. As far as I can recall, I went sleepless for 14–15 days straight. I have been taking medication since. And…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
Published inWriters’ Blokke·PinnedMember-onlyEveryone Has an Opinion on Writing and Here Is MineMy unapologetic and brutally honest take on writing — Introduction So, you want to become a writer? 7 ways to be a successful writer. Things I wish I knew before I started writing. You must have come across such articles on Medium and other blogs when you first decided to start your writing journey and started actively looking for advice…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·PinnedMember-onlyDo You Believe in Karma?Is it something universal or just a human construct for our convenience? — Yesterday, I was discussing with my wife about Karma and luck, and if she believes in God. She said that she is an atheist but believes that if she doesn’t harm anyone then no harm will be done unto her. In other words, she believes in the proverb that ‘Life…Fate3 min readFate3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhy is Mental Health of Utmost ImportanceMy take on Mental Health and what we can do about it — We have learnt in our schools that the signals from all our sensory organs go to the brain and are interpreted by it. So, the brain is like the C.P.U in our body, controlling all the other organs in our body. Mental well-being is one aspect that drives all the…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·Nov 1Member-onlyShould You Show Up Even on Your Worst Days?Consistency vs Mental Health — It’s easy to make hay while the sunshine lasts. But when it is gloomy and cloudy then it’s a real test of your character to show up. My topic of discussion is: Must the show go on even when we are going through the storm? Should we take a break…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Published inThe Masterpiece·Oct 2Member-onlyGetting Praise From Someone You AdmireWhy does it feel so good? — You began making music a few years ago, considering yourself a beginner. Despite putting your heartfelt music out into the world, it seems that only your inner circle cares. However, suddenly, you receive appreciation for your music from your idol in a tweet. …Praise2 min readPraise2 min read
Published inKnow Thyself, Heal Thyself·Sep 6Member-onlyDon’t Force Your Well-Intentioned Advice onto Your Loved OnesIt will backfire — My wife has been suffering from Depression and Anxiety for more than a year now. We moved to Switzerland from India about a year ago because of my work obligation. My wife had been suffering mentally in one form or the other earlier as well. But now bouts of depression…Relationships4 min readRelationships4 min read
May 28Screw hustle culture. Screw the glorification of work. Screw our silly aspirations to become someone special. What’s the point of it all if it doesn’t lead to a better future? If it just leads to more work for you, me, and my children (if I can ever afford to have some)?I’m Sick of Hustle Culture — Why Can’t We Be Slackers Anymore?2.7K42David B. ClearSimilarly, what's the point of creating content if it is not making us content?Similarly, what's the point of creating content if it is not making us content?1 min read1 min read
Published inInterfaith Now·May 25Member-onlyDo You Know Who Deep Down You Really AreWhen all your thoughts disappear who are you? — So, what is this self? Is it your name? Your body? Something inside your brain? How do you define self? Are your thoughts your self? And when all the thoughts disappear, who are you? The Intricacies of Defining the Self Many philosophers have pondered the question of the self for centuries. Some believe that the self…Philosophy6 min readPhilosophy6 min read