CLOSING CYCLES

One always has to know when a stage comes to an end. If we insist on staying longer than necessary, we lose the happiness and the meaning of the other stages we still have to go through. Closing cycles, shutting doors, ending chapters—whatever name we give it, what...

THE HUMBLING YEARS

Life has a quiet way of humbling you as the years pass.The hunger for grand achievements softens, and in its place grows a gentler wisdom—one that learns to value what once seemed small. You begin to cherish solitude, not as loneliness, but as sanctuary.Sleep becomes...

THIS CHRISTMAS

You don’t have to be full of joy All merry and all bright You don’t have to force festive cheer If you don’t feel alright No, you’re not obligated To be jovial and jolly To string the lights and sing the songs Or deck the halls with holly...

WHAT BOOKS MEAN TO ME

Books are my best friends.They uplift me when I am down.They comfort me when I am sad.They warm me when I am lonely. They make me laugh when I want to cry,and make me cry when I want to laugh. Each page I turn feels likeit’s speaking to me—about me.The ink and print...

THE PROBLEM WITH HAVING NO MORE UNCLES

Once Mulla Nasruddin was looking unusually sad.A friend passing by asked him,“Why do you look so unhappy?” Mulla sighed and said,“My uncle died and left me ₹50,000 in his will.” His friend smiled.“That’s good news! Not everyone receives such a gift.” Mulla shook his...