My Written Musings

The mere mention of the word "anxiety" sends shivers down my spine. I often find myself frozen with overwhelming thoughts, struggling to calm down as people around me offer well-intentioned advice. It's just who I am, I thought - my eccentric self. The feeling of being overwhelmed engulfs me, leaving me restless and constantly fidgeting. I've dealt with this since forever, evident from my nonexistent fingernails. Perhaps you'd ask about my childhood. It was comfortable, but I was no easy child to handle. A defining aspect of my early years was the intense "people-pleasing" I engaged in. Being liked was my lifeline, and I went to great lengths to gain appreciation. Emotions consumed me, and they still do. Behind the facade of a writer, I wore a mask to hide my anxiety. I let it sabotage my relationships and dream opportunities, leaving me in disarray. My ambition to be a travel blog writer was curtailed by anxiety's relentless grip. I beli

We embarked on an unforgettable journey to the southern-most tip of India, where the radiant sun led our way along jasmine-infused streets lined with lush greens. After refreshing ourselves and paying homage at the Kanyakumari temple, we set sail for what would become a life-changing experience for me. Our destination was the renowned Vivekananda Rock, located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, accessible by boat. This sacred spot was where the great leader Swami Vivekananda attained enlightenment, and to my amazement, I felt a profound sense of awakening as well. Here, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea embraced the Indian Ocean in a majestic dance of colors. The verdant shades of the Bay of Bengal intertwined with the azure hues of the Arabian Sea, while the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean shimmered like a peacock's feathers on an enormous stage, embellished by the setting sun. It was a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of colors that left me spellbound. As I stood by the rail

Indian Mythological Heroes in Olympics Our Indian mythologies - Mahabharatha and Ramayana Our Indian mythologies, Mahabharatha, and Ramayana, are rich with stories of great warriors, epic battles, and glorious triumphs. What if these legendary heroes magically reappeared in our modern time and space and represented us in the Olympics? With their extraordinary skills and abilities, we would undoubtedly secure all the gold medals! Archery: Arjuna Arjuna was an exceptionally talented archer, favored by his teacher Dronacharya. He won Princess Draupadi's hand in marriage by hitting the eye of a fish reflected in the water, showcasing his unmatched skills. With his precision and focus, he will hit the bullseye effortlessly, winning us the much-awaited GOLD! Wrestling: Bheema Bheema, the brother of Arjuna and one of the five Pandavas, possesses unmatched strength. He single-handedly defeated all 100 Kauravas during the Kurukshetra war, including t

Illustrator: Akanksha Thapa They say love happens to you when you least expect it and it couldn’t be truer than in my case. Little did I know on that fateful day of January 30th 2012, that my life was about to change forever. That’s the day I met my soul mate and this is my story. Love happened to me in the second year of my college. Let me recap: I was bored to death with the robotic routine of go to college, come back home, eat and sleep so I was desperately looking for something more to do. That’s when I saw an ad outside a small book store in my neighborhood. It read: “Librarian Wanted.” Mind you, for a hyper 19-year-old me, it sounded like music! I laughed to myself, “So they’re gonna pay me to just sit there and read books? That’s awesome!” And so it began, my sojourn of working as a part-time librarian in that private local library. All I had to do was make a note of who was borrowing which book and I was set! I was feeling great about my new job and I was over the