Towards the end of 2022, I ended up reading a few self-help books. Two that left a lasting impression on me were both by Cal Newport, Deep Work and Digital Minimalism. Ideas shared in Digital Minimalism are very aligned with my values and therefore highly resonated with me. The book quotes research and shares many … Read more
Since my first meditation retreat in early 2021, I have been to multiple monasteries/meditation centers to practice silent meditation retreats and I find great value in each of them. So, they have come to become a bit of a recurring theme in my blogs too. Thailand being a Buddhist country, I was keen on going … Read more
Indian bitten by the travel bug would understand the woes of our Navy Blue Passport. We can’t travel on a whim to international locations, definitely not without spending significant time in front of a screen reading up on Visa norms. Thailand is one of the few countries at the intersection of ‘Countries we can directly … Read more
The other day, I was invited by a friend for a ‘Drink and Dine’ evening with their friends, only I wasn’t drinking and I had already had dinner so in summary not a great idea. One of the things that stayed with me from that evening was a discussion called ‘Who’s the Asshole here’. All … Read more
Let’s get this out of the way, no one will pay you to travel the world (unless, of course, you come from wealth). So, there are primarily three ways you can travel – Travel on your savings Travel while working (remotely or taking up gigs) Create travel content that makes you money I have done … Read more
As I sit at the foot of closed doors to a cafe, facing the national Highway, I’m reminded of the ‘ordinaryness’ of travel. It’s these moments stitched together that then form greater stories but often these moments get missed out. I appreciate the quietness of these moments – waiting for the bus, having tea by … Read more
This last month, I have spoken to at least half a dozen people, helping them navigate their way in Auroville. On my last such call, I recollected how vague Auroville felt on my first visit. This post is to help you fit at least one of the puzzle pieces – the Stay in Auroville. Yes, … Read more
Note: This is random rambling, there’s no structure to my thoughts because I’m trying to understand my mind as I write as well. I am just about getting back to life in Auroville after a week-long trip to Bangalore. A trip that was planned with the sole intention to catch up with friends, friends I … Read more
A few months ago, I came across the statistic that an average person makes about 40000 decisions in a day. That’s a lot, right? Probably makes you question the credibility of that number and every time I have shared that number, people have been skeptical. In response to that, I usually break down our time … Read more
I am usually not keen on any animal-related activities. Still, when I read that the transit home I came across on my evening walk was a rehabilitation center for elephants up to 5 years of age, I decided to give it a try. The Elephant transit home was set up by the Department of Wildlife … Read more