A journey called life
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Restraint is Power
There is a saying I recently came across: “If you are easily provoked, you are easily controlled. Restraint is power.” It struck me as one of those truths that is both obvious and difficult to practice. In a world that constantly prods us—through disagreements, criticism, politics, social media, and even the irritations of daily life—our Continue reading
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The Rare Art of Wondering
What fascinates me most is how few of us pause to ask the simplest, yet deepest of questions: What are we really doing on this planet? Most people move through life in what I would like to call an “inherited rhythm of existence”—the work–consume–sleep cycle—because it provides security, structure, and predictability. Questioning it can be Continue reading
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The Stream Beyond the Field
There are dreams that vanish like mist the moment we open our eyes. And then there are dreams that return—gentle yet insistent—asking us to walk the same path again and again, as if leading us to a forgotten truth. In mine, I am a child once more, standing at the edge of my old school Continue reading
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Nobody Beats Us 17 Times in a Row
In the world of sports, stories of resilience often carry a mix of grit and glory. One such tale belongs to Vitas Gerulaitis, the American tennis star of the 1970-80s. For years, he struggled to defeat one particular opponent—Jimmy Connors, a fierce competitor who rarely gave an inch on court. By the start of 1980, Continue reading
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Reading Books = Prosperity
A traditional thinker might say that reading books equals wisdom. I agree—but I prefer to equate reading books with prosperity. “Wisdom” is a sweet word, but “prosperity” has a certain allure that seduces the ear. The truth is, both are important, and reading is essential to a happy, meaningful life. After all, happiness springs from Continue reading
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Dreams, Not People: The Key to a Joyful Life
We often hear that each of us has a destiny to fulfill and dreams to pursue. Yet, more often than not, the reason we don’t reach them is simple—we take the wrong road. Gold doesn’t have a fragrance, yet it’s precious. Sandalwood may not always flower, yet it’s valued for its scent. Neither tries to Continue reading
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Thank God Elephants Don’t Fly
In life, there is always a second road. And the course of our life depends on which road we choose—the one we are walking now, or the other we could take. We human beings, though belonging to the same species Homo sapiens, are not the same. We are all different individuals, with different aspirations, dreams, Continue reading
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The Greatest Invention – And Our Greatest Prison
When the steam engine began pulling locomotives across continents, it transformed our world. Distances once thought insurmountable could now be conquered with ease, and humanity entered a new era of exploration and industrial growth. The steam engine undeniably fueled the Industrial Revolution, laying the foundation for the modern age. But was it the most impactful Continue reading
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When the Hills Breathe Rain
The rain in Meghalaya is not an interruption — it’s a rhythm. It arrives not with urgency but with the patience of something that knows it has months to stay. Roofs learn its percussion, rivers remember their old beds, and the hills wrap themselves in layers of green too rich for a colour chart. In Continue reading
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