In 2021, I used my personal reputation to help a few people with jobs, but they ended up deceiving me and not following through. It broke my physical and mental health. Since then, I stopped helping people with jobs or any business connections.Every time I see someone struggling to find a job, I feel the […]
Romance With Food
They say a new day brings new hope, but for me, every new day brings new food cravings. Yesterday, I felt like eating fried rice; this morning, I am remembering the taste of a burger I ate maybe 25 years ago and thinking of going to the same bakery to try it again. I’m also […]
One Silent Morning
I woke up at 2 AM and watched an audio-described movie, eagerly awaiting 7 AM to grab breakfast. In the silent house, I feel the emptiness and loneliness. Sometimes, the sound of the screen reader, reading out to me, feels like an extension of myself rather than another entity.There were times when I could stay […]
The Power of Perspective
Yesterday, I had conversations with two friends from diverse backgrounds. One of them is from the accessibility space, which is my profession, and the other friend is from the online marketing community I was a part of during my time in Bangalore. While talking to my friend from the accessibility space, he asked if I […]
Clearing Mental Space: Recognizing Overcommitment and Setting Boundaries
Last week, I realized how much I had overcommitted myself to people and things. I was overloaded with too much work. While my professional responsibilities take precedence over other activities, I also felt the need for clear mental space to think and perform at my best. So, I started putting away non-essential tasks. Some of […]