On a cruise anniversary trip, I found myself studying honeymooners the way some people study art, closely, indulgently, and with a growing sense that love behaves very differently once a lens is involved.
After months of creative burnout, a writer rediscovers her spark through a 21-day poetry challenge. This reflective piece explores the struggle, discipline, and quiet triumph of finishing, reminding us that true creativity lies not just in beginning, but in daring to complete.
Between midnight and three, when the world exhales, shadows whisper of forgotten souls and forbidden power. A haunting reflection on black magic, belief, and the thin line between fear and truth.
A reflection on how fashion, comfort, and priorities evolve with age. Faced with a closet full of sarees and a calendar full of weddings, the narrator humorously navigates the timeless question — “What should I wear?”
a rule-following teenager to a zealous young adult determined to correct others, and finally to a mature “adult adult” who embraces the grayness of life. It begins with childhood memories of endless dos and don’ts, moves into the arrogance of youth that insists on being right, and then transitions into deeper questioning about truth, lies, and the futility of rigid black-and-white thinking. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical musings, the author recognizes that much of our passion to correct others is rooted in ego rather than wisdom. With age comes the realization that civilization’s rules both restrain and connect us, that rituals are bridges across generations, and that harmony matters more than victory in arguments. Ultimately, the essay suggests that true adulthood lies in seeking compassion, nuance, and the humility to listen rather than always prove oneself right.
The Parallel World 