complete 11 essays

The Geography of Feeling

Some places do something to you. A beach, a café, a neem tree in Hampi, or the evening sky from a terrace. These twelve essays are about the geography of the world and the feelings it stirs in us — the ones we carry home long after the trip is over.

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Essays in this series

28 February 2023

We believe in mornings. Should we?

Mornings are magical for most of us. We've built entire routines around them. But maybe it's not the morning that's magical. It is the night that heals us and leaves us ready to face the next day.

25 February 2023

Traveler's love

When we travel, we bring a bag full of love. We're warm and kind to strangers. But we never talk to those 'friends' again after the trip. Traveler's love should be unbiased — towards everyone, always.

23 February 2023

There is more to a car

My favorite pastime is having lunch in my car. A car is more than a vehicle. It is my personal space, an extension of my home, my ticket to freedom. A car eventually becomes your loyal friend.

21 February 2023

The Sunset Constant

New cities can be overwhelming. But watching a sunset makes things better. It reminds us that all of us share the same sky. Irrespective of where we live, we're the same people underneath.

19 February 2023

It's Okay To Be A Hidden House

I discovered an independent house hiding amidst plants and trees on my daily walk. A lot of us are like those hidden houses. Being ignored doesn't make us any less. Those destined to find us, will.

16 February 2023

The soul of cafés

I've acquired a new habit — working out of cafés. Cafés have a soul. We end up loving some over others because we vibe with their personality. An empty café lets you hear it speak.

13 February 2023

Travel is a necessity. Not a luxury.

We misunderstood travel. It's not about tight schedules and value for money. It's about walking streets on foot, eating local food, and chilling at hangout spots. Travel at your own pace.

10 February 2023

The traveling tunes of Ilayaraja

In Tamil Nadu, you're constantly surrounded by Ilayaraja's music — in buses, tea shops, and share autos. You become his fan without even knowing it. Your subconscious can tell the next note before it plays.

7 February 2023

The plant that survived time

My dad didn't know the scientific name of the plant that controlled his diabetes. He just decided who could have the leaves. So many things changed since then — but the plant is still there, breathing.

4 February 2023

The beach lets you be you

Nobody judges what you do at the beach. You can dig holes, chase crabs, or walk backward from the waves. The society that judges your every move ignores you completely at the beach.

1 February 2023

Evening Skies

Looking at the evening sky from the terrace pauses my worrying and makes me feel grateful. It's weird what nature does to you — when you're confused and scared, staring at the sky helps.