Life in 20+ WhatsApp groups feels like being caught in a tsunami of pings. Noisy, chaotic, overwhelming, and mildly addictive. And yet, I stay. Somehow, this digital space keeps me…
Sabita Menon
The House of Hiranandani in Chennai, where I live, is a township tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The towering skyscrapers stand tall and proud, blending…
Bulky brick cell phones are a thing of the past. We now access information on the go via today’s sleek, pocket-sized gadgets, called “Smartphones.” Are they a boon or a…
In a split second, my world was thrown into chaos. It was July 10, 2024, the day I had been counting down to be with my children and grandchildren in…
I often hear the phrase “Time heals all wounds.” People use this phrase when comforting someone who is grieving or going through a difficult phase. It could be when grieving the…
Watching my loved ones and the aging parents of friends – has been a humbling experience. Their quiet pursuit of dignity, self-determination, and independence is deeply moving. As I grow…
“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow,” eloquently quoted by Author, Melody Beattie. Gratitude is a powerful and positive emotion that…
What makes the New Year so special? It is like a “psychological reset button” that triggers something within us. The start of a new year evokes a range of emotions for many…
How would you define “Home?” The concept of home can mean different things to different people. For me, “Home” is both a feeling and a place. It’s more of an emotional…
After six decades of life experiences, fluid and malleable personality, and physical transformations, life has almost come full circle. The magnitude of this moment astounds me! My life experiences have…