Author: Ashish Singh
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Crimes of Consciousness
“Our knowledge of the world consists of systems of ideas that we construct in our imagination without being conscious of doing so. Some…” The sentence blurred as my eyelids grew heavy. Penn Handwerker’s The Origin of Cultures slid off my chest, its thesis about individual choices shaping society dissolving into the static of sleep. My
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When Understanding Doesn’t Seem to Matter (Or Does it ?)
Do we always truly understand each other, or do we sometimes choose what we comprehend? This week’s newsletter explores this question through a personal lens. Read it here:
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Been thinking about love.
How often do the simplest things offer the deepest life lessons? Today, I stumbled upon a beautifully written piece that resonated with me profoundly. It speaks to something we all know, yet rarely truly embody. I was so moved by its simplicity and depth that I wanted to share it with you all. You know,
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Close to the Finish Line? Don’t Let Distractions Derail You
Has this ever happened to you? You’ve worked tirelessly toward a goal, but just as you near the finish line, you find yourself feeling stuck or strangely uninterested. Perhaps you’ve fallen ill, gotten lost in elaborate planning, or started dreaming about life after success instead of focusing on the task at hand. Recently, a friend
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The Echoes of Her Silence
The pre-election buzz had reached a fever pitch. It was that critical time before Haryana Vidhansabha elections 2024, when parties were in process of finalising their candidates, and the air crackled with anticipation and intrigue. I found myself unexpectedly caught in the whirlwind, not as a participant, but as an observer with unprecedented access. And