Self improvement
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All Hail Home Cooking! : The Underrated And Forgotten Life Skill
This reflection on a daily writing prompt champions basic home cooking as today’s most underrated life skill. Pushing back against food delivery, social media “foodie” trends, and ultra-processed meals, the author sees simple, lovingly prepared food as essential to gut health, budgets, autonomy, and our wider relationship with nature. Continue reading
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Keep Dying to The Past: Choosing Happiness in the Now
I once swung wildly between anger, sadness, and despair, trapped in old stories and pain. A simple line from a guided meditation—“Keep dying to the past”—became a daily practice of letting go, befriending light, and choosing happiness in the present moment, again and again. Continue reading
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How a Simple Solo Day in Chennai Became My Life’s Highlight Reel
Exploring Chennai alone for the first time, the writer follows curiosity through metros, temples, crowded markets, comfort food, and a life-changing cup of chai. Seventeen kilometers later, she realizes this spontaneous, joy-filled day has healed her confidence and become a moment she truly felt alive. Continue reading
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Menopause and Its Crazy Musical Symptoms: My Tinnitus Experience
Lulu’s Pause is a reflective series exploring the chaotic and challenging experience of menopause, particularly focusing on symptoms like tinnitus. The author shares personal struggles, insights, and urges women to communicate their experiences. Despite a lack of attention from healthcare providers on perimenopause, she emphasizes the importance of self-care and speaking out. Continue reading
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#WDYS | Come Away, My Darling
The poem explores a yearning for escape and discovery, urging a beloved to embrace life’s wonders beyond physical and mental constraints. Inspired by Vinod Kumar Shukla’s novel, it reflects on a newlywed couple’s journey of love and self-discovery through a single window, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. Continue reading
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Karma Kicks Ass – What Goes Around, Comes Around
The writer believes in karma, viewing it as a blend of Newton’s third law and the Butterfly effect, where every action has a reaction that reverberates throughout the universe. They share a childhood lesson learned from taking earrings, illustrating how unearned possessions lead to loss, reinforcing their commitment to the principle of paying it forward… Continue reading
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My Personal Peace: My Solo Self Care Mornings
The author emphasizes the importance of dedicating the first three hours of each day exclusively to self-care. They wake up at 4 am to engage in activities like singing, praying, and exercising, creating a sacred personal space. This routine, established since childhood, helps maintain their mental health amidst life’s demands. Continue reading
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Kashi: My Home Away From Home
The author reflects on the concept of home, expressing that every place visited feels familiar and comforting. However, Kashi (Varanasi) stands out as a profound home away from home. It’s a sacred place where life meets death, offering freedom and acceptance. There, the author confronts fears and finds love intertwined with spirituality and existence. Continue reading
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What I Wish I had Learnt Sooner : Guilt-Free Self-Love
The writer reflects on their journey of self-love, expressing regret for not starting this process earlier. After years of seeking validation from others and battling depression, they realized that true love comes from within. Through painful experiences, they discovered their worth and learned to cherish themselves unconditionally, ultimately finding inner peace. Continue reading
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#WDYS | And I Wait…
The poem reflects on the theme of waiting through emotional turmoil, unreciprocated love, and unfulfilled dreams. It connects the speaker’s past torment with the collective shared longing of others, highlighting the transformative nature of patience. Ultimately, waiting is portrayed not as a passive act, but as a necessary process for personal rebirth and renewal. Continue reading