Myself, a human being

Success. Just a word, right? But it feels like so much more - a life goal, a measurement, a finish line that’s different for everyone. The truth is, success is a mosaic. It has a different shade, a different texture for each person. The problem is, we’re often made to believe that it’s a one-size-fits-all, neatly tied to wealth, fame, or power. But is that all there is to it? For some, success is a big house, a sleek car, a prestigious job. It’s easy to see why this idea of success sticks. It's glamorized by society. From flashy social media posts to the stories we hear growing up, wealth and material possessions are often portrayed as the ultimate symbol of having 'made it.' But if you ask the woman selling vegetables by the roadside, her idea of success might be making enough money to send her kids to school. To her, success is not a skyscraper with her name on it; it’s the hope that her children can dream bigger than she ever could. For others, success is recognition. It...

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, replaying a conversation over and over in your head? Or maybe you’ve spent hours imagining all the possible outcomes of a situation, trying to prepare for every scenario? If so, you’re not alone. This is what overthinking looks like - a never-ending maze of thoughts that trap us in a cycle of worry, doubt, and stress. Overthinking is like a mental treadmill. We keep running and running, but we never actually get anywhere. What starts as a simple thought spirals into a web of “what ifs” and “should haves,” until we’re so tangled up that we can’t see a way out. It’s exhausting, draining, and most of all, it’s a thief that steals our peace of mind, our happiness, and even our ability to live in the present. One of the most harmful effects of overthinking is how it paralyzes us. When we’re stuck in our heads, we become afraid to make decisions, take risks, or move forward. Every choice feels like it carries the weight of the world because ...

In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to overlook the silent struggles of our parents, especially as they reach their middle age. We often see them as pillars of strength who are always there and are always dependable. But beneath the surface, behind the familiar smiles and comforting words, lies a journey of inner turmoil that many of them endure silently: the mid-life crisis. In the Indian context, this phase of life is especially challenging. Our mothers and fathers have spent years putting the needs of their families above their own. They have worked tirelessly, often sacrificing their dreams and desires to ensure that we have a better future. But as they reach their 40s or 50s, they begin to face a new set of challenges which can be deeply personal and often hard to express. For many Indian fathers, middle age is a time when they start to question the life they’ve built. They’ve spent decades working to provide for their families, often in jobs that may not have fulfilled th...