Featured posts from the thinkdeli community.
Those who know me are aware of my unhealthy obsession with anything Latin-American. I actively seek books, content, and movies emerging from that region. In fact, I started learning Spanish because I read an extremely passionate poem by Pablo Neruda in college and was, well, obsessed. Needless to say, my brain immediately associates passion with Spanish, and it isn’t without reason. After all, the...
Have you ever wondered why so many of our natural tendencies feel... wrong for us?We crave more sugar than we need.We binge-watch shows instead of moving our bodies.We scroll endlessly but struggle to sit and read a book.At first glance, it seems like human instincts are broken. Other animals follow their instincts, live in sync with nature, and evolve. We, on the other hand, seem to be working ag...
15th September 2018, a day before my birthday, my family hadn’t started celebrating Ganeshotsav yet in USA. My parents continue to manage from India after almost half a decade,I left my motherland. May be that guilt that day was overwhelming me and I had a moment I felt I stated the inevitable, having track record of miracles happening around me with the divine presence of Lord Ganesh. I was famou...
The other day, I picked up my camera and looked through the viewfinder. But instead of pressing the shutter, I stopped. It made me wonder why we feel this constant, basically automatic urge to record every single moment. Does taking a photo actually help us remember things better, or does it change how our memories work? When we experience a memory in our life through our phone screen or...
Hi everyone! I’m Mamta Singh, and I am currently pursuing my MA in Yogashatra. As I dig deep into the profound philosophy behind this ancient science, I am uncovering insights that go far beyond physical flexibility. I find these teachings so life-changing that I feel compelled to share them with you to help you on your own journey of self-growth and development.When most people think of yoga, the...
Why Our Instincts Betray Us in the Modern WorldHave you ever wondered why so many of our natural tendencies feel... wrong for us?We crave more sugar than we need.We binge-watch shows instead of moving our bodies.We scroll endlessly but struggle to sit and read a book.At first glance, it seems like human instincts are broken. Other animals follow their instincts, live in sync with nature, and evolv...
My name is Sundareshan. It is a weird name. On a side table, the alarm was blaring louder and louder. Actually, I think the sound was getting louder because I was waking up from a very deep slumber.After I got ready, I wore a full shirt and formal trousers. I am a Professor in a college. While they expect me to also wear a tie, I go without one. I also wear sneakers instead of the Bata shoes that ...
Every few years, we stand in long queues under the scorching sun, proudly ink our fingers, and cast our votes. We are told that this is the greatest celebration of democracy.But I often find myself asking a simple question:If the voices of the people are not consistently reflected in governance, what is the true purpose of an election?Democracy was never meant to be just about choosing representat...
He had to return to city after his visit to village, it had been many years that he visited his village home and dint knew about the transport system inside the village. With a thankful thought he waited for the bus as he got to know that the sate transport bus was made available twice daily and especially looking into the need of the students in the village. He accompanied waiting with the studen...
The night had grown quieter, but the wind hadn’t.A gentle breeze slipped through the small wooden balcony, nudging its loose railing against the wall with a soft, rhythmic knock. The sound echoed through the silence, almost like a heartbeat.Meera sat curled up in the corner of the balcony.Headphones rested over her ears, though the music had long faded into the background. A worn journal lay open ...
Subscribe to thinkdeli
The best posts from the community, delivered to your inbox every week. No spam.