All essays
Everything I've written so far, newest first.
Small Hands and Open Hearts
A stranger at the mall gave my daughter a blue penguin clutching a mushroom. It reminded me that despite everything, people are still kind — especially to children.
The Beauty of Being a Cog
Some people say they hate the grind. They call it mechanical, soul-crushing. But maybe being a cog isn't a bad thing. Maybe it's how we find rhythm, stay afloat, and hold each other.
In Loving Others, Don't Forget Yourself
Your life isn't yours completely. There's a part of it that belongs to your parents, your partner, and to your kid. But we often fail to keep a part of our life to us.
The Magic of Being a Regular
I visit A.E. Tea stall every morning for a cup of coffee, one medhu vadai, and a butter biscuit. I'm a "regular" according to them. It's a simple label that carries more weight than it seems.
The Present We Live Is Already Dystopian
The dystopian future from sci-fi is already here. We've built a world where we can't simply exist without performing for an audience — and the scariest part is we're all willing participants.
The Weight of the Written Word
The books that changed our lives — we always refer to the book, not the writer. Because the words we read don't come from a writer, but rather come through them. Writers carry the weight of these words.
I Don't Have Ambitions for My Daughter. I Believe I Shouldn't.
My daughter is about to turn two, and I haven't thought about what she's going to become. I don't have plans or big dreams for her. I believe it's not my job to dream for her.
Work, Life, and Parenting
Parenting is a state of mind — a mix of fear, wonder, love, happiness, worry, and frustration. A beautiful chaos you didn't ask for, but wouldn't regret.
Every Good Deed Has an Expiration Date
We tolerate people out of love, respect, or debt. But our tolerance comes with an expiry date. At a subconscious level, we see every good deed as a transaction — and that's where relationships break.
A Tiny Core of Stillness
Water has a calming effect irrespective of its form. And irrespective of everything going on, we have a piece of calmness within ourselves — enough to keep us afloat when things get difficult.