Ekta | wisdomekta

Disclaimer- This post is part of the trait-series-for-kids, which I began to search and write for my kids in 2019. With this series of blog posts containing knowledge-slash-experience, I pray from the almighty that our kids have a simple and magical life. The contents of the series are the outcome of some research, readings, first-hand experiences, and self-reflection. Dear Söhne (Sons in German), Life is wonderfully simple, and yet sometimes we make it a bit more complex than it needs to be! I recently had an intense experience where I fainted. It felt like my world was spinning, followed by a wave of numbness and some intense vomiting. Throughout it all, my mind was stubbornly focused on the commitment I had made for the day, even though my body was clearly telling me to slow down. It might seem easy for you to say, " Mumma, you should rest! " but I tangled myself up with the importance of my promises. That experience encouraged me to hit the reset button on my goals and ...

“Everything is not black and white; the world is grey.” The lawyer turned author Simran Dhir, presents her debut novel, which incorporates all the elements that an elite Delhiite might encounter: politics, love, marriage, vandalism, history, and intellect. This narrative revolves around four main characters: Gayatri, Akshay, Nandini, and Amar. Gayatri is a 32-year-old self-aware, independent, and lovable bachelorette who fights for her beliefs, all while facing constant pressure from her family. Her younger sister, Nandini, has recently married Amar, a man from a well-respected business and politician family, and is a younger brother of Akshay. While Gayatri has always been a free spirit, having left her corporate law firm to pursue a career as a historian, Akshay holds completely different views. Without revealing the intricate details of this drama reminiscent of OTT series, I want to commend the author for the delicate way in which she addresses domestic issues and house...