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Category: <span>Thoughts</span>

Body Language 101: My Top Takeaways from What Every BODY is Saying

When I picked up What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro, I thought I’d just learn about how to read a room better. What I didn’t expect was how much I’d start catching the smallest, sneakiest non-verbal cues all around me. Navarro, a former FBI agent, gives you this insider’s playbook to human behavior—whether it’s a twitch, a blink, or even where someone’s toes are pointing. It’s like being handed the cheat codes for reading people. Here’s a rundown …

The shift that changed my everyday

As someone who has always been loyal to Android phones, the idea of switching to an Apple phone seemed unnecessary and, frankly, too expensive. Why pay more for something that seemed to do the same thing? Yet, after much consideration, I took the plunge and switched to an iPhone. What I found was surprising—more than just a status symbol, the iPhone brought several life-changing benefits that I never expected. Here’s my personal journey from Android to Apple and how it …

Lessons in Chemistry : Book or Series?

About a few months ago, I wrote a blog on the book Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmu because I just couldn’t keep the book down without completing it. There ain’t any book that I have been more excited for to see on screen. I watched Lessons in Chemistry finally on AppleTV+. I have only heard from people on how any book is better than movie/series and I never was excited for any and this was the first time after …

Echoes and Screens: Audible Moments, Cinematic Stories

2 things that made me weep like a baby in many occasions; listening to the audiobook “When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi and watching “The Man Called Otto” a remake of the 2015 Swedish film A Man Called Ove, which was based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman. Listening to “When Breath Becomes Air” felt like stepping into the deeply personal journey of Paul Kalanithi. From the promising medical student to the dedicated neurosurgeon, …

Unveiling and Celebrating the Richness of Diversity : Learning from Every Culture, Every Day

In this blog, I wanted to explore the fascinating tapestry of cultures that shape our world and our interactions. Working alongside colleagues from diverse backgrounds has inspired me to delve deeper into understanding, celebrating, and learning from these unique perspectives. Through my experiences interacting with many many people, I love getting the insights on navigating cultural differences in the everyday. At ever learning what I learn is to reflect on the joys and challenges of embracing diversity, striving to expand …

Addiction: Double Standards in Society

The recent passing of actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” sparked my thoughts on addiction and how we have differing views on various forms of it. Perry was a vocal advocate for addiction recovery and used his platform to raise awareness about his own struggles. His legacy sure shall serves as a reminder of the widespread nature of addiction. But while reading through his journey, I got reminded of the talk I had attended …