Bring all the elements together and nurture an environment of trust. — For an introvert like me, socializing can be a challenging task, making Keith Ferrazzi’s book ‘Never Eat Alone’ an overwhelming read at first. Whatever he says swings past me. Yet, everything bites my back and sends me multiple reminders to do something different. In this book, Ferrazzi discusses an intriguing…

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” — Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation is easy for some and useless for many. In a world fueled by hashtags and trending topics, silence is often the unsung hero we overlook. We all have different ways…

You’re not merely writing; you’re shedding an old skin to reveal a new one. — The Morning Agitation That morning, I was sitting on my comfy sofa with my water bottle nearby. It’s a routine affair to fill myself with lots of water before I start writing my journals. I had my red colour pen ready to write in my journal. Each morning, I do this to know…

How a simple email strategy changed the game for me - and how it can for you, too — I am an author. Sometimes, this noun makes me happy, and a lot of times, the pressure of it overwhelms me. I have always been a big fan of writing journals. They have ‘changed’ my life beautifully. And that’s why I decided to write my next book about journal writing. …

We’re all explorers, constantly fishing in the dark to discover our true selves. — In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. - Albert Einstein We all are a bundle of colourful threads. Each thread represents experiences, some colourful, some dull, some beautifully planned, and some chaotic. Every morning, as we get up from bed, we all have two choices — to remain who we…

Brene Brown’s reminder led me to explore my journal writing habit in a new way. — Writing is a meditative journey. The words that our minds speak to ourselves seem like aliens flying all inside the multi-verse called ‘Brain’ and then decided to land their wisdom on the electronic screen or paper when they wish to. Allowing these aliens to land is somehow a choice we…

Remember, everyone is a potential teacher. — While writing my journal this morning, the following prompt popped up: How many people did you judge today? My answer was— A lot. And, then, a long pause and a few minutes of mental see-saw. The pondering was sudden and deep. Why am I judging these random people? I don’t…

Being genuinely interesting to the other person is an art. And, every art can be learned and unlearned. — Being interesting. Sounds simple, right? But it’s an art — some are born with it, some learn it, and others, like me, are still trying to figure it out. That’s where books, and the wisdom they carry, come to our rescue. Take ‘Never Eat Alone’ by Keith Ferrazzi, for instance…

How a bedtime story turned into life lessons for my daughter. — A few days ago, I read a LinkedIn post. The writer narrated his experience with a few shlokas and their impact on his life. (My apology for not being able to find that post again and not giving a link here). A recent backlash in India on a Hindi movie…