death
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Ego and the Inevitable End
The world is full of ego. We see it in arguments where no one listens, in the hunger for titles and recognition, in the silent competitions we play every day. Ego whispers that we are more important, more deserving, more permanent than others. It convinces us that we are separate, above, or untouchable. But strip Continue reading
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Life and Death: Lessons from a Song
Listening to Zubeen Garg’s 2022 song, Moi Morim Jidina O (The Day I Will Die) reminded me of something fundamental about life: it is unpredictable, and death is inevitable. The song reflects on the transient nature of our existence—how the body is not guaranteed, how laughter and joy should be expressed today, because we never Continue reading
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Three Vital Lessons School Forgot to Teach
Have you ever stepped out of school feeling like you aced the exams but somehow missed out on how to live life? You’re not alone. Our education system teaches us many things, but often skips the three most vital lessons—the ones that truly matter to every single human, regardless of class, country, or creed: 1. Continue reading
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The Silent Death
The past is filled with dead dreams,And the future with approaching death—Yet only the death of the body;For our soul died many years ago,When, in youthful ignorance,We abandoned our childhood dreams. The past is filled with dead dreams and the future looms with the certainty of death. Yet, it is only the body that meets Continue reading
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A brief sparkle called life
Yesterday was a sad day. Someone close to me passed away due to a heart attack. I am not a particularly emotional person, yet at the funeral, I found myself grieving. I consider myself a borderline atheist and throughout my life, I have held on to two guiding principles—destiny and karma. I believe that destiny Continue reading
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