Musings by Moksha

Born in Delhi to a Punjabi Brahmin family, I was lucky to get a first-hand experience of living with extended relatives and cousins. However, we soon shifted to Ahemdabad, Gujarat where most of my childhood was influenced by a different culture. Like it is said, that children pick up habits quickly, I imbibed the Gujarati traits which is why till date no one can believe that I actually am a Punjabi. I don't have a Punjabi accent, neither do I stand by the stereotypes of being a Punjabi. I don't think it will come off as something strange if I confess that I cannot even speak in Punjabi. Talking of stereotypes of coming from a Punjabi background, I do not eat non-vegetarian food, neither do I consume alcohol nor am I tall-built and broad.  Does any other stereotype come across your mind right now? Feel free to ask me that too and I am sure I'll refuse it too. Living in a nuclear set-up, it has always been just about my parents and my grandmother. Gujarat was one such place w...

Let's talk about the negatives and positives in one's lives. How both sides of a situation/person exist at all times but only one lady is what we are able to see. Why?  Well that's because that is the part we focus on!!  FORGIVE, FORGET, MOVE FORWARD  However, what if you follow the above three steps. You are positive all the time. You see the good in people, places and situations.  But what if the circumstances are such that they negativities are pushed right into your face??  Thinking about the same?  Well let's do an exercise -take a deep breath in and to hold it, not breathe out.  It is damn tough!! Isn't it??  You almost let it out in 15-20 seconds.  So, what was easy? - Holding on or letting go?  Holding onto things makes you feel heavy while letting go feels lighter. It's up-to you what you want to experience.  However it is easier said than done. What if letting go, forgiving and moving forward gives the other person an idea...

In our country, we have been provided with some fundamental rights which include freedom of many things like education, speech, etc. But are we really given these freedoms? By hearing the word ‘freedom’, people might start making their own perceptions. Some may take it lightly and thus misuse it while the others might take it greatly and make ample use of it. It depends entirely on an individual as to how he wants to take his freedom ahead. People everywhere dream of freedom. Children might think of freedom as a license to do whatever they feel like without anybody imposing restrictions on them. Teenagers might think of freedom as being able to go to college all by themselves, carrying and showing off their expensive mobile phones and a license of skipping lectures. I believe that freedom has both – good and bad effects. It can either make or break a person. It can make a person independent but it can also make a person get influenced by wrong company. Freedom to me is to be able to ma...

Helplessness. A feeling that instills in us a sense of guilt, frustration, anger, disgust. We don't know where did we go wrong. We don't know where did things go wrong. Something that was once so simple and pure, Why and when did it get so confusing and complicated. We start blaming ourselves, start doubting our actions and reactions, probably start feeling sorry for something we aren't fault at. Be strong. We will have to be strong. We can't let anyone or anything affect us. They cannot ruin our peace, our happiness, our being. Let us first calm ourselves down. There are a bunch of  people wanting us back, loving us immensely, for who we are - our true self. Let's be happy for them. We shouldn't forget our purpose in life. Let's live for ourselves and for those who love us, support us, understand us and stand by us. 

Worried what the society might think of you?   Read on to know how to juggle this judgement  What?  Still searching?   The truth is you don't have to show anything to anyone.  There is nothing to prove.  The moment you feel like you need to prove yourself, is the moment to be silent and walk away.  You don't need to explain yourself to anyone . You are doing what you do for yourself and not for them.  If you constantly try proving your worth, you have already forgotten your value.  Sometimes you need to step outside, get some fresh air and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.  You need to learn how to be content and at peace without feeling the need of giving any justifications.  Never think why people don't understand you, instead think why you allow them to be judgemental about yourself.  Do not let anyone control your mind.  If you were meant to be controlled, you would have come with a remot...