The Insight

' Define Love' , he said in his husky voice. I felt a knot in my stomach, I had no idea how to describe it. " Love is undefined " I said. It is that neurotic enigmatic emotion that connects two souls with a string which is intangible. " So how do you know that you love me? " I whispered softly " I know it because I am conquered by your essence even when you are this far away " He took a deep breath and silence  followed.

Yes, I am a feminist. A self- proclaimed feminist who enjoys being treated as an equal to the opposite sex. That is the kind of equality I seek as a human being. All I am asking is to be treated in the same manner and not being stereotyped. I do not want to be a part of age old discussions like who is better or there are certain things men can do and women cannot. No. Feminism is not about the generalizations of who can do what. It is about being unable to voice opinions in this suppressed  male patriarchal society. All we want is equal respect as human beings and yes, we are surely not asking for role reversals. And we certainly do not want to generalize men too. I have been friends with males who actually are feminists and do believe that women need to have equal rights. Look around yourself, it is those small daily life instances which will give you a better outlook. Don't follow the herd mentality and consider feminists to be the people who hates the opposite sex. No! Infact t...

I have always been a very rational person. To me, destiny meant a destination we have to reach, for it is written. It was only after reading “ The Alchemist”, I realised how much I as a person contribute in shaping it. Yes, things have been planned for all of us but the path we decide to embark our journey upon totally depends on the choices we make. It took me a lot of time to understand such a simple thing. It is the choices that sculpt us for better or for worse. I’ve learnt that in this sojourn of life, it is the instinct that will influence our thoughts. Follow your instincts, they say. That decision made in a moment, in a blink, is usually the most appropriate decision maker. The heart always knows. Deep down inside each one of us know who we really are and what dreams we nourish. We just have to realise them. I often as a child would wish for a lot of things. Over the years, when I look in retrospect, I realised all my wishes have come true. It was only the path th...