Vulnerable? Need someone to relate to? Overcoming, overwhelming South Asian cultural situations
" It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell." ~ Buddha The path you take is your own, don't let others make you feel like it shouldn't be travelled the way … Continue reading Prevail
“You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.” ~ Diane Von Furstenburg The times you feel like you are constantly being judged #judgement #scrutiny #opinions Figuring out how to stop being someone, who needs to be validated by other people, is something I am constantly struggling with. I have always wondered … Continue reading Nurture
“I've always believed there are moments in our lives which can be defined as a transition between the before and after, between the cause and the effect.”~ Benjamin X. Wretlind Though one of the happiest days, it can also come with a daunting list of changes you have to comprehend #marriage #change #transition I have spent … Continue reading Beguiling
"You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love." ~ The Notebook I had the idea for the title of my blog, way before I actually put ‘pen to paper’. Being shelved is all I felt, for so long…before the … Continue reading Constricted
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh I was asked today what my three strengths were, I didn’t know. I was asked what other people would say my strengths were – I said I really didn’t … Continue reading Credence
"As women, we know that we must always find ways to change the process because the present institutions want to hold on to power and keep the status quo." ~ Bella Abzug I have two younger siblings, whom are both women. There is a three year age gap, between me and my middle sister … Continue reading Tralatitious
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