Recently, over lunch a colleague of mine contemplated the importance of religion, he made a compelling argument on collective consciousness and how 99% of the population believes in superstitions and absurdities that don’t support a fulfilled life. And I agree, a lot of what the world has become is senseless in my opinion, but that … Continue reading Existential Crisis

A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies - George R. R. Martin  Many months back I saw this quote and was immediately teleported to the moment I first read my first book: Readers Digest. It was the agony aunt column; and as a teenager in a boarding school, not only was it comforting … Continue reading The Joy of Reading

What is it that stops us from living the life we truly desire? Let’s start with a story, because everything sounds better with a story! Once upon time India was one of the richest lands not just for its gold and spices, but for its wisdom and education. We were a country that followed the … Continue reading I wish for you to be Fearless!

You may have heard of the most influential yet controversial founder of psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud. Freud was born in Austria and spent most of his life in Vienna. He entered medical school and trained under Dr. Ernst Wilhelm Von Brucke. He earned his medical degree in 1881 and soon set up a private practice and … Continue reading Psychoanalysis: A Brief History

I usually study just one day prior to my exams, because of my job, this time it was Psychotherapeutic Methods. And the most interesting theory I found was the Psychodynamics theory. In the 1870’s thermodynamics theory was a hot topic, it explained energy and heat in a way that made sense and it drastically advanced … Continue reading Psychodynamic Theory

I came across this quote on my Instagram feed that said If you don’t get out of this Quarantine with at least one new skill or Side Hustle or Knowledge you don’t have a problem of time but Discipline! Well, I call Bullshit. I’m sure some of you can cope with isolation and social distancing … Continue reading Meaning of Life : Hope or Hopelessness?

I wonder what everyone is doing. But then I see their posts and videos and get a glimpse. It’s heart-breaking to see how difficult this is for everyone. I understand the need of socializing. "He who has a Why to live for can bear almost any How.” - Nietzsche For once in forever you have … Continue reading Quarantine : Why is it so difficult?

The First day to the rest of my days. With a burning desire to study further, I found myself walking through the gates of college again. As I entered, I noticed the washed away paint, the broken tiles... the rustic look... it felt like I’ve entered another dimension. A time that probably existed many years … Continue reading The Therapist to a Therapist

Do you believe in miracles? It is as good as asking you believe in fairy tales! My experience last night was no less than a miracle. Every year, there are a few days in monsoon, where Mumbai gets flooded. Last night was no exception. After a 14-hour shift, all I wanted was to be home … Continue reading Do you believe in Miracles?