The Thought Box

Tag: Self-reflection

  • Strings That Choke

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    What really bothers me is this constant, invisible pressure to live a life that’s not even mine. I feel like I was handed a script the moment I was born, written by society, edited by relatives, and directed by my parents. And I’m expected to perform flawlessly, without question. Like a kathputli (a puppet on…

  • Softening into Peace

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    Recently, I’ve been asking myself this question, not merely reflectively, but on a soul level. What am I holding on to that is keeping me out of balance with peace, with joy, with who I truly am? And the response arrives softly, but clearly, I could release toxic people. The ones who suck the life…

  • Romance, to Me

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    Honestly, for me, romantic isn’t just flowers, chocolates, or candlelight dinners, although those little gestures can be sweet. Romance, in its deepest form, is about emotional presence. It’s about two souls choosing to understand each other in a world that barely gives anyone the time to even understand themselves. Romance is when someone pays attention…

  • Coming Home to Myself

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    Honestly, for me, self-care isn’t just about doing face masks or going on a digital detox (though those things help too!). It’s about coming home to myself, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. I’ve realized self-care starts with being truly present with me. Not just surviving the day but really asking myself, “How do I feel today?” and…

  • Pieces of My Soul Across the Map

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    Honestly? A lot. Maybe too many for one lifetime, but that’s the exciting part, right? I’ve always felt this strange, unexplainable connection to foreign countries, especially the western ones. It’s like my soul whispers to me every time I watch a travel vlog or see pictures of old cobblestone streets, snow-covered mountains, or neon-lit cities.…

  • The Soulful Life

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    Honestly, I think it’s a mix of what touches the soul, what nurtures the heart, and what grounds the body. For me, a good life isn’t just about achievements or appearances, it’s about what makes me feel deeply connected, supported, and at peace. First and foremost, Bhakti.To me, Bhakti is not just devotion in a…

  • Remember Why You’re Here

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    Have you ever paused to ask yourself why you were born as a human? Not in a philosophical or religious sense alone, but truly wondered, why this life, this mind, this moment? According to ancient Indian wisdom, the soul evolves through 84 lakh yonis, that is, life forms, before it reaches the stage of human…

  • When My Soul Whispers ‘Pause’

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    I know it’s time to unplug when even the things that usually light up my soul start to feel heavy. When I don’t feel like talking to my best friend, the person who knows me better than I know myself. When sketching, writing, or pouring my heart into my journal, which are usually my safe…

  • What True Friendship Means to Me

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    If I had to choose one quality I value most in a friend, it would be loyalty, but not just loyalty in the traditional sense of standing by you. I mean the loyalty that shows up in quiet moments, in presence, and in staying in touch even when life is tough or complicated. To me,…

  • Faith and Healing

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    Yes, I do. I was born and brought up in India, where religion isn’t a set of beliefs; life is religion. I’ve grown up seeing my parents perform pooja, fast, light diyas in the temple space at home, and begin the day with the ring of bells and incense. As a kid, I imitated it…