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Misery Loves Company
The phrase "misery loves company" is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it suggests that those who are suffering can find solace in others going through similar struggles. On the other hand, it has a darker meaning – that those who are miserable may want others to suffer too.
When we're in the depths of despair, it's easy to fall into the trap of looking outwad. But true healing requires us to look inward, to address the root causes of our suffering. It's a personal journey
Abhinav Bhalla
Apr 213 min read
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The Inflated Ego
We all start out like that shiny new football - full of potential but still a blank slate. As we go through life, we encounter people and...
Abhinav Bhalla
Mar 233 min read
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The Lost Art of Idling
Reflections on the lost art of idling and how inspiration flourishes by permitting our minds to rest.
Abhinav Bhalla
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Making Sense of Life's Inequities
Reflections on the question - why do some people face immense hardship while others have easier lives? Is it karma, destiny or randomness?
Abhinav Bhalla
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Overcoming the Feeling of Lack
Reflections on moving from a mindset of lack to one of gratitude.
Abhinav Bhalla
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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Honouring Commitments to Ourselves
In this post, I reflect on why we find it much easier to keep promises we make to others than the ones we make to ourselves.
Abhinav Bhalla
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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Let There be Joy
Reflections on embracing more childlike joy in our lives as adults by letting go of guilt and permitting ourselves to feel joy.
Abhinav Bhalla
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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Embarking on an Adventure
Do you sometimes feel an urge for adventure? A longing to wander beyond the mundane, to explore uncharted territories? This call to...
Abhinav Bhalla
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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Burden of Expectations
This post reflects on where expectations come from, how they burden relationships, and why embracing people for who they are is liberating.
Abhinav Bhalla
Sep 8, 20232 min read
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The Struggle for More
In this post, I explore why we struggle with feelings of stagnation and how to get unstuck by embracing small, consistent steps.
Abhinav Bhalla
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Letting Go of the Need to Track
I've come to question our cultural obsession with tracking and quantifying every aspect of life. From steps to calories to productivity...
Abhinav Bhalla
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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