The Thought Box

Author: Neha

  • The Path I Chose

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    Well, it’s a question that stirs a lot of emotion in me, not because I don’t have an answer, but because the journey toward this answer has been anything but easy. You see, while most children grow up dreaming of becoming something, an astronaut, a doctor, a teacher, I, too, had a dream. I wanted…

  • Quietly Connected

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    From my perspective, being involved in the community doesn’t always have to mean being physically present in large social gatherings or events, especially for someone like me who finds comfort in quiet corners, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful one-on-one connections. My way of engaging with the community is rooted in emotional presence, mindful contribution, and offering…

  • I Dream Bigger Than That

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    Whenever someone asks me, “What’s a job you would like to do for just one day?”, my mind goes blank for a second. Just one day? That’s such a tiny window of time. How do you even experience a job fully in one day? I suppose if I really had to choose something fleeting and…

  • The Courage to Choose Yourself

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    We grow up in a world that teaches us how to love others, how to serve, adjust, please, and sacrifice, especially within Indian families, where selflessness is considered sacred and obedience is often mistaken for love. From an early age, we’re told that our lives are extensions of our parents’ dreams. We learn to prioritize…

  • Healing by Faith

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    One of the most deep and positive adjustments I’ve made in my life was when I actually gave myself to God. It wasn’t overnight, but more of an inner calling, a gentle whisper from deep within my being, something my soul cried out for. Life had reached a point of overwhelm, emotionally draining, and mentally…

  • The Book That Grows With Me

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    If there’s one book I could read over and over again, it’s The Bhagavad Gita. It’s not just a book to me, it feels like a living, breathing guide that speaks to the soul differently each time I open it. I honestly believe it’s one of those rare texts that evolves with you. What you…

  • Healing Begins Within

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    If I were to improve my community, I would begin not by changing others, but by evolving myself, and then gently guiding others through the light I carry. I believe true transformation starts from within. If one candle is lit, it can light a thousand others without losing its own flame. My goal is to…

  • The Essence of Uniqueness

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    That’s such a beautiful and thought-provoking question. From my point of view, as someone who’s deeply immersed in psychology and also quite introspective by nature, I believe what truly makes a person unique is a combination of both inner and outer dimensions, some visible, others beautifully hidden. First and foremost, I think our thought patterns…

  • Laughs & Little Joys!

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    First of all, video calls with my bestie are my personal comedy shows. We live in different states, but distance has only made our gossiping game stronger. We talk about everything under the sun, sometimes meaningful, often complete nonsense, and always ridiculously funny. From analyzing someone’s cryptic Instagram story like it’s a Sherlock Holmes mystery,…

  • Unseen Dreams, Unwritten Destiny

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    Well… when I was five, to be brutally honest, I didn’t even know there was something called “future.” Future? What future? I was too busy living in the present like a tiny Buddha, enjoying my roohafza, running around barefoot, watching cartoons, and just being blissfully unaware that one day I’d be expected to answer deep…