Who am i?

 In my last post , we explored the timeless dance between living for yourself and living for others, concluding that the true art lies in balancing both. But what does this dance look like today, for a generation navigating a world of unprecedented opportunity and immense pressure? The philosophical choice has become a high-stakes, everyday reality. The two extremes are no longer just concepts; they are the lived stories of millions. Let's look at these modern struggles, often reflected in the news and in the homes around us. The High Cost of "My Dream, My Rules" This is the extreme of "living for yourself," where the pursuit of a dream becomes an all-consuming fire, sometimes burning the bridges that lead back home. Real-Life Incident: The Urban Migrant's Dilemma We often read headlines or hear stories that follow a familiar pattern: A bright young person from a small town moves to a metropolitan hub like Mumbai , Bengaluru , or even abroad, chasing a drea...

 Have you ever paused amidst the rush of daily life and wondered what it’s all for? At its core, life often feels like it presents us with a simple, yet profound choice: Live for yourself. Live for others. It’s a dilemma that has echoed through philosophy, art, and our own quiet moments of reflection. But is the choice really so black and white? Let's explore these two fundamental paths. The Inward Journey: The Case for Living for Yourself Let's call this the path of self-actualization . It’s the journey of discovering who you are, what you’re capable of, and what brings you genuine fulfillment. The Power of this Path: This is the path of the student honing their intellect, the artist perfecting their craft, the entrepreneur building a vision from scratch. It’s about cultivating your talents, healing your own wounds, and building a life of stability and strength. There is immense wisdom in this, captured perfectly by the old adage: " You cannot pour from an empty cup ....

The Fine Line Between Guidance and Control In every close relationship — whether between parent and child, mentor and student , siblings, or friends — there’s a delicate balance between helping someone and holding them back. Most control begins with good intentions. We want to protect our loved ones, save them from mistakes, and guide them toward what we believe is the best path. Sometimes, we even do it gently and gracefully, convinced our intentions will be understood. We tell ourselves, “I’ve walked this path before. I know where it leads.” So we try to redirect them, nudge them, and sometimes even stop them. But here’s the part we often don’t realize until it’s too late: The more you try to control someone’s life, the more you risk losing your place in it — first emotionally, then physically. When Good Intentions Still Hurt Even the kindest form of control can feel like a cage to the person on the receiving end. It’s not always about how softly you say it — it’s about whether they...

  In a world where friendships are formed in seconds, shared in stories, and sometimes lost in silence, Gen Z is redefining what closeness means. But with this fluidity comes a quiet complexity—especially when multiple close friends exist in the same emotional orbit , aware of each other, aware of their place, and quietly wondering if they still matter. This isn’t about drama. It’s about emotional displacement , unspoken comparisons , and the ache of feeling replaced—even when no one says it out loud. Let’s talk about the triangle. Not the love triangle. The friendship triangle —where one person becomes the emotional centre, and others orbit with hope, insecurity, and sometimes satire. 🧠 The Emotional Triangle: What It Really Feels Like Imagine this: You form a deep bond with someone. You feel seen, chosen, safe. But then you discover they have other close friends—people they also call “best,” people they meet without you, people who know about you but don’t include you....

  What's with that look? It's a question many of us from older generations might find ourselves asking when interacting with today's youth, often dubbed " Gen Z ." Born and raised in the digital age , their communication landscape is vastly different from the one we navigated growing up. This shift has been further amplified by global events like the COVID-19 pandemic , which inadvertently deepened the chasm in how we connect and express ourselves. According to an insightful article published in the Eenadu daily newspaper on August 5th, 2025, there's a noticeable struggle among this generation to articulate their feelings in traditional, face-to-face interactions. Think about it: a simple inquiry about a new purchase met with a blank stare, or a serious office briefing met with an equally inexpressive gaze. These non-verbal cues, while perhaps conveying something to their peers, can often leave older generations feeling confused and disconnected. But do...

  A poetic reflection on emotion, energy, and unreceived love 1. Poem Energy is a silent traveller . It’s never born, never dies — only shifts, moving form to form like a whisper through time. But no journey is perfect. Some of it escapes — unnoticed, unheld — not because it wasn’t offered, but because the world wasn’t ready to receive it. ❤️‍🔥 So too is love. It cannot be forced into being, nor erased from memory. It flows from heart to heart like a sacred current. Yet, not every heart is an open sea. Some are closed shores. And so, love lingers — unreceived, unabsorbed — not because it wasn’t real, but because it had nowhere to land. ✨ Even the purest light needs eyes to see it. 2. Explanation of the Poem This poem draws a metaphor between thermodynamic energy and human emotions — especially love and care. Just as energy can neither be created nor destroyed, feelings too do not appear or vanish randomly. They are transferred from one pe...