Some People Write, Some Bleed – On Overcoming the Fear of Writing

It’s one of those days when I ponder over my craft. The world knows me as a professional, ‘content writer.’ My friends and family know me as a bookworm who frequently writes her mind on topics that affect the world. The truth is, I’ve been afraid of writing — I’m afraid of bleeding my soul out to …

Why Crime and Punishment Makes a Perfect Read for Today’s Youth

I was first hooked to Fyodor Dostoevsky when I read, 'The Idiot,' a few years back. I must admit though that I was a lazy, pseudo-literary reader back then who wanted to finish off with a list of classics just because. Although I loved the character and his struggles, I didn't have the patience needed …

Letting Life Happen

The world makes it mandatory for you to know what you want It forces you to try and find a path to success, to life, to a purpose If you haven't yet found your way, do not worry Sometimes, it’s OK to just breathe and let life happen.   Trust in the process, even if …

The Illusion of Happiness

Ask anyone what they want in life and the answer would be, 'happiness.' All our motivations, our struggles, our fights, our despair and our sorrow is created and endured to find happiness. But as much as we try, happiness always seems impossible to reach. Let me explain with a visual. It's like seeing the light …