Yesterday some guests were supposed to come over, and as usual, the pre-guest pressure kicked in. Here in Pune, it’s just my brother and me, so whenever people are coming over, I feel the need to step out of bachelor mode and make the house presentable. It’s not like the place is a disaster, especially with the help of my house help, but somehow, everything starts feeling out of place when you know guests are coming.
Being the first-born daughter adds another layer of responsibility. There’s always this unspoken expectation that I’ve got it all together. While my brother handled some things and the house help took care of others, I found myself doing the final checks—ensuring everything was just right, from how the space looked to how it felt.
Kudos to all First-born daughters out there. You are like superheroes in disguise. We step in as second parents to our siblings, sometimes even becoming marriage counselors for our parents. We’re there for our moms and provide support for our dads. It’s a lot, but it’s what we do, and I know many of you can relate.
Embracing the Ups and Downs of Life
So, after all that running around and getting everything ready, the evening arrived—and guess what? The guests didn’t even show up. No calls, no messages, nothing. The worst thing is that I never even got an update that the plans were being changed! I am sitting here thinking about never trusting them again around the next corner.
Amidst all that noise, I was not able to find any time to write anything of value yesterday. The energy just wasn’t there. So, today, I decided to take a step back, write something light and express my gratitude for the immense response for last few posts.
How Sharing My Life Helps Connect with Readers
The other day, I was chatting with one of my readers, and he asked, "Why aren’t you writing on Twitter? You'd get a lot of exposure there!" Honestly, this makes me think for a while. Growing up, I was never that type of child seeking attention. I was more of an observer-things piqued my curiosity, I questioned them, learned from them, and thought profoundly.
That’s exactly why, when I started this blog, I had no intention of writing about my personal life. It felt too private, too inward. But eventually, I did. Part of it was because my friends encouraged me, and part of it was realizing that sharing those personal stories might help me connect with my readers on a deeper level.
Exploring the Complexities of Modern Life
My life, especially through my travels, has taught me so much. It opened my eyes to a lot of issues we face today—modern-day sexuality, religious conflicts, and more. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the world, and it felt right to share them. Maybe that’s why I’m still not rushing onto platforms like Twitter—I'm focused on conversations that go beyond the surface.
Even though I know why I do what I do, there was that moment just after the "publish" button on my blog was pressed when it hit me: "Oh, shit! I am fully plugged into the matrix now. That annoying voice in my head started questioning everything—was it right for me to put myself out there? Would anyone care?
Why Real-Life Experiences Matter
I think those doubts crept in because of my past experiences with digital bullying. That history made me hesitate, but I'm genuinely happy I pushed through the fear. Here I am now, feeling so much more empowered. I mean, why hide? Why hide anybody?
And here is the magic of taking this ride with no expectations: there comes freedom-to explore, experiment, falter, and learn. It was-like deciding to follow the white rabbit; worthy to take the risk for it.
I started with a whirlwind of mixed emotions filled by the overwhelming response I received from all of you. There was joy, surprise, and even a bit of relief.
The Power of Words in Addressing Tough Topics
We all have those moments when we just want to get away from everything and everybody, just to get a little peace from the digital hustle and bustle. It is just too hard to keep a hold on social media at times, making us lose our self. Because of this, I've been thinking about whether or not to open an Instagram page for this blog. That's what I'm going to decide this week.
I am going to create a Facebook group, where you and I will definitely stay connected on something meaningful. It's not always easy to pull out of the matrix of digital connectivity, but I think we all hold the power to disconnect whenever we choose. I encourage people to limit their exposure on social media for various reasons. The beauty of it is that you can reconnect with the world beyond the screen at any moment, but it’s equally important to ground yourself in the present.
Balancing Digital Life and Personal Connections
Whether it is a nature walk, an intellectual heart-to-heart over coffee, or just sitting in silence in the moment, these analog experiences feed souls buried deep within the noise of digitalism. They remind us of what really matters and reconnect us to our deeper selves. My plan would therefore be to write about some of my learning experiences in later articles, topics such as narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse, sexuality, mental health, women issues and even politics.
I feel an enormous responsibility to use the digital platforms wisely and ethically, although sometimes I wish my writings weren't all that professional. I was increasingly drawn to the power of words, as there is so much, I want to express and bring across. Moving forward, I shall do this with purpose and intent, sharing insights that resonate further with meaningful conversation.
Understanding Human Experience Through Writing
I am always amazed at the online pages where there are different voices and perspectives. Each of the screen faces that mean the world is carried on the shoulders of a real person and deserves attention and respect. What I want is that, through my words, humanity reaches out to other humanity. For, at the most profound level, we are all made of stardust, baby! That's why I want my words to make light and carry what really matters.
So come, join us in this endeavor and I assure you it will be well worth it.
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