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Stories, reflections, and moments that shaped me.
Between Roles and Roots: Who Are We
As sophomore year is going to start soon, I took some time to reflect on last semester. Early last semester, my English professor gave us an assignment that sounded simple at first: define yourself in just a few sentences. Most of us shrugged it off—until we realized…
The Quiet Side of Satisfaction
The other night, as I was talking to my sister before bed, she asked me something she often does: “Is there anything you want to talk about?” It’s a simple question—one that usually gets a simple answer. A quick “no” or a vague “I’m just tired.” And honestly,…
The Ones Who Stay: Even When the Sun Is Hidden
There’s a study that says an 8-minute conversation with a friend can shift the way you think entirely. Just eight minutes. That’s all it takes to reframe your day, maybe even your week. And ever since I came across that, I’ve been stuck on one simple question: Who has...
The Balance Between Judgment and Growth
There’s a quote by Christian D. Larson that’s been sitting with me for months now: “Spend so much time on self-improvement that you have no time to criticize others.” I remember falling in love with it the second I read it. It felt powerful, honest, even freeing, but...
The Layers Between Us: How We Treat Relationships
As I finished my freshman year and stepped into sophomore life, I found myself pausing more often, wondering what had truly changed. New friends, new habits, new routines. But underneath all of that, the biggest shift was internal. It was a deeper understanding of...
From Asking Why to Understanding Life for Dadi
As humans, we often, if not always, ask the question why. Why did this happen? Why should I do this? Why me? We spend so much time looking for reasons, trying to make sense of things that sometimes have no clear answers. But if the past few days have taught me...
Life Learnings Going Into 2025
So, where have I been? Being at college has taught me many things, but the one that stands out the most is learning to let go. As one of my favorite movie quotes goes, "No matter how hard you try, you will always miss out on something. So let's just... enjoy the...
Embracing Truth and Growth
As I begin this new chapter at USC, my thoughts on growth feel more important than ever. The truth, in its raw form, is often bitter. I’ve had moments when reality didn’t match up with my hopes or expectations. In those times, it’s tempting to retreat into the comfort...
The Pendulum: Embracing Life’s Swings with a Pause
After eight years, getting to go back to Jankeshwar felt like a breath of fresh air. The strong winds seemed to sweep away old thoughts, making room for new ones. This weekend, while out with my family and listening to Rajen uncle’s talks about the Mahabharat, I...
True Essence of Love: Lessons from My Journey Through India
As I travel through India, I encounter various sights and experiences. Growing up and visiting each year, it has never felt like travel but always like a second home, a feeling I have often taken for granted. This realization relates to me as when we mature, we often...
Happy Father’s Day: The Journey of Love
Love—a word I began to understand from the moment my mom held my hand with my first breath of life. This Father's Day weekend, as I traveled with my dad, away from my mom and sister, and with just two months left before I head to USC, I reflected on the journey ahead....
Embracing Flexibility: Navigating Stiff Thoughts
Yesterday began with an unexpected discomfort—a stiff neck. At first glance, it seemed like a minor inconvenience, but as the day progressed, it became clear that it was more than physical discomfort. The stiffness lingered, making it difficult to focus on anything...