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From Childhood Curiosity to a Research Career
The author reflects on their journey as a researcher, rooted in a childhood curiosity that defied cultural norms. They emphasize that research is not about having all the answers, but rather about asking important questions and embracing uncertainty. This discipline fosters critical thinking and aligns with their identity, advocating for…
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Timeless Memories
they say memories reconnect you with time, taking back to the place where you belonged. reminding what was precious, what withered as you moved along, what chose to stay as you kept breaking, and what you had as destiny unfolded herself in your arms. But memories are also poisonous, traveling…
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Consumed
What did she know about love? She knew that it set her soul on fire, a fire that consumed her completely, burning her into ashes. She knew love was limitless, but it did not set her free. She knew love will destroy her, leaving little shards of her being in…
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Longing
A cold sweat broke on his brow, bloodshot eyes swiveling to find her. Even the chandelier hung without any movement that night. A wrath or an upcoming storm, nobody knew, so he hurried back to his chambers, for the war was over. Something however stayed back, a shadow and some…
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Mindfulness Through the Lens of Advaita Vedanta
In the frenetic pace of modern life, mindfulness has become a beacon for those seeking inner peace and clarity. Rooted in ancient wisdom, mindfulness transcends the boundaries of culture and time, offering profound insights into the nature of our existence. While contemporary practices often emphasize techniques like meditation and breath…
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Book Review: ‘Hello Beautiful’ by Ann Napolitano
A homage to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women – a tale of four sisters whose lives take a turn when loyalty becomes a question.
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Dear 20-Something Me: The Things I Wish I Knew
Have you ever wished you had sat your younger self down? Wouldn’t sharing a cup of chai over some hard-earned wisdom be nice? Life in our 20s feels like standing in the eye of a storm. It’s fast-paced and confusing. This phase is filled with both excitement and anxiety. If…
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Sweet Chanting
A sweet chanting of thy name, and some bitter memories you oscillate between her dreams and reality changing cities for you in search of solitary bliss. A sweet chanting of thy name, awakened a hope to reunite camouflaging scars with her words and her words with a smile melancholy of…
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An ode to Surrealism
Found love when she least expected it,water for a traveler in the desert.The nights bloomed with conversations,days spent in remembrance.Surreal one might say,never been more real she’d feel.Dived deep into his soul,And opened herself to him.She felt vulnerable and so did he,For the depths can be scary.It was so brief,Spent…
