All essays
Everything I've written so far, newest first.
Enjoy the journey
On a Kolkata photography trip, I came back with five good photos out of hundreds. But every Saturday we woke at 4 AM anyway — because more than the photos, we loved the journey.
Find a way to process your emotions
We push negative emotions deep within ourselves and move on. But keeping them locked inside causes serious damage. Find your thing to process that anger or fear. It's trial and error, but it helps.
When in crisis, talk to a therapist
I had unprocessed grief from my dad's death for five years. It took a panic attack to make me seek help. Six months of therapy later, I finally said goodbye to my father. When in crisis, talk to a therapist.
The remedy to overconfidence is a setback
We're always one bad decision away from disaster, and overconfidence is often what drives us there. A setback is life's way of giving us a chance to come to our senses before it gets worse.
Life is like a car
Your mind is the driver, good health is the engine, and time is the fuel. We all get the same car. It's up to us to decide where and how far we'd want to go.
Cross the finish line
48 hours before the trip, I had no camera and no money. But life doesn't give you everything — it gives you something to catch on to. It's up to us to use it and cross the finish line.
When people become memories
Our parents taught us everything about career. But nobody prepared us to handle the loss of a loved one. Teaching people early when to ask for help could have saved a lot of suffering.
Get rid of habitual complainers
Habitual complainers can't be satisfied no matter what you do. Being around them creates negativity and exhaustion. If they're beyond help, stay away — the things that drive us forward are hope and positivity.