My Musings on Life

We've all heard the timeless tale of the six blind men and the elephant. Each of them, encountering a different part of the animal, formed a unique and wildly varying perspective. To one, the elephant's sturdy side resembled a wall; to another, its tusk felt like a spear. One mistook its ear for a hand fan, another its tail for a rope, and its sturdy leg for a tree trunk. This classic tale artfully reminds us how subjective experiences shape our perceptions—and often, our deeply held opinions. Humans, complex and inherently social beings, thrive on connection. We bond over shared laughter, quiet moments with a warm drink in hand, and the inevitable exchange of ideas. But have you ever paused to wonder why we become so fiercely opinionated about, well, everything? Our opinions, much like the blind men’s interpretations, are often formed by fragments of past experiences. They intertwine with our thoughts, reinforcing themselves until they define how we approach various topics. Ye...

Parenting is the most rewarding and yet thankless job in the world. At times, it feels like an endless cycle of chaos, but finding humour in the midst of this chaos can be a lifesaver. Parenting "With a Pinch of Salt" i.e. taking things lightly and with a dash of humour – makes the job easier. Raising my children, I often found myself stumped by their endless "why's?"—simple questions that were often unanswerable. Sometimes my foolish answers would leave them amazed, and other times, we all found ourselves laughing. It’s a tough job trying to find humour in parenting, but it’s crucial for our sanity. Why do parents behave the way they do? Many of us react with stress and anger, often yelling without thinking of the consequences - due to our own limitations. As a result few children grow up as adults, who understand their parents behaviour and forgive them for their parenting behaviour, while others grow up with the scar which doesn't recover, resulting i...