The Arithmetic of More
A late-night scroll turns into an inventory of who taught us to count, and why the counting never felt optional
Archive
Every Essay, Organized
Explore 135 essays spanning 30 years of writing
Archive Index
2026
23 ESSAYSThe Man on the Other Side of the Sidewalk
On the daily math of not smiling at someone you almost know
Your Budget Is Fine. Your Baseline Is the Problem.
What counts as a necessity and what counts as a splurge depends entirely on what you grew up treating as air
2025
18 ESSAYSEllora - Miracle in Stone
Standing before the Kailasa temple at Ellora, I found my sense of scale quietly rearranged.
The Second Toast
Years later, at a wedding and across time, I learned that love doesn't vanish; it transforms, teaching forgiveness, presence, and what truly matters.
The Girl at Arc Coffee
Amid brief encounters and quiet mornings, Kavya taught me to live fully, love openly, and face loss without shrinking
2024
11 ESSAYSThe Cost of Our Failures
In the quiet ritual of cooking his own meal, Jai carries both the absence of love and the radiant proof of his own resilience—reminding me that some strength is born, not given.
Shiny Floors, Same Ghosts
We replace old carpets with shiny floors, chase new beginnings, and expect change to transform us—but life gently reminds us that patterns endure
Dopamine Effect
Life’s a chase for fleeting thrills—whether iPhones or kisses—always rising, always fading.
2023
8 ESSAYSEmbracing the Present: A Simple Framework for Joyful Living
Life is a tapestry of moments—realize, accept, and rejoice in the now.
Page Turn: Whispers of Time
Life unfolds like a bittersweet book of intertwined stories, where love, loss, and memory shape a journey that is ultimately passed on.
This is Life
Life is a gentle, unfolding rhythm—meant to be embraced, savored, and woven with care
2022
7 ESSAYSDreams
A stream of tender, free-spirited dreams blending love, freedom, and the longing to simply exist and feel alive.
Rewind - an unfinished story
A mid-air scare triggers a flood of memories about a lost love, revealing the lingering battle between heart, ego, and the ache of what might have been.
Mom
A quiet reflection on a mother whose life unfolded mostly in the background — and the strength that only becomes fully visible when we stop and look back.
2021
2 ESSAYSAppa, The Voice That Echoes Through Time
Reflection on memory, loss, and the fragile mathematics of love, discovering that life’s meaning may lie not in certainty, but in its improbability.
Maggie
Maggie leads her devoted companion on a merry chase, testing his patience with her carefree spirit before disarming his frustration with an irresistible burst of joyful affection.
2020
2 ESSAYS2019
4 ESSAYSThose were the days
A nostalgic reflection on a passionate young love—tender, imperfect, and beautifully alive in memory.
She
A dreamer encounters a radiant, omnipresent being who reveals herself as Life itself — unconditional, all-encompassing, and eternal.
25
Life’s a chariot ride of desire, ego, and chance, where we hold on through chaos and keep moving together
2018
1 ESSAYSThe Old Man and The Girl
An unexpected age-gap encounter grows from a fleeting, forbidden kiss into a bold and passionate romance.
2017
1 ESSAYSThe Mansion
A portrayal of a seemingly perfect, wealthy life masking control, emotional loss, and unseen suffering behind a carefully crafted facade.
2016
2 ESSAYS2015
4 ESSAYSBeautiful Dear
A tender portrayal of everyday love, where repeated reassurance becomes a quiet anchor of affirmation, care, and emotional connection
Conversation with Life
'Letting go' is the quiet acceptance of life as it is—allowing thoughts, pain, and joy to pass without attachment, and awakening to the deeper self that walks alongside it all.
Departed
A widow battles grief amid the noise of mourners, before being left alone to face the silence of her loss.
2014
3 ESSAYSThose Lazy Days
A busy adult nostalgically yearns for the carefree, gloriously lazy days of youth spent cloud-watching, daydreaming, and wandering without purpose or worry.
Threshold
A reflective passage through time urges letting go of the past, embracing uncertainty, and stepping forward into life’s ever-changing unknown.
Breaking Free
A journey of immigration evolves from attachment and nostalgia to emotional detachment, as the speaker redefines identity beyond their homeland.
2013
5 ESSAYSThe Invite
A man confronts a terminal cancer diagnosis with initial shock and rage, but fueled by love for his family, defiantly refuses death's invitation and chooses to fight.
Signature
Life is a personal journey of creating your own unique 'signature,' guided by experiences, emotions, and destiny that echo beyond time.
Zombies
Digital zombies roam the streets—connected online, disconnected everywhere else.
2012
9 ESSAYSThat Little Moment
A haunting moment of loss freezes time, trapping the speaker in lingering grief, longing, and unanswered questions.
Be a Good Little Monkey
A mischievous, curious little explorer—just like Curious George—turns everyday moments into playful adventures that leave his mom equal parts amazed, exasperated, and amused.
The Ghost
A reflective piece about sensing the lingering presence of a lost love while confronting life's emptiness.
2011
5 ESSAYSStrangers
A melancholy look at a marriage where two people live together yet remain emotionally distant strangers.
Wrinkles on the face
A thoughtful reflection on aging where wrinkles become symbols of memories and lived experiences.
Waiting for Her
A man longs for the loving woman he remembers while daily life slowly turns her into a stranger.
2010
6 ESSAYSThe Shrine of Disney
A humorous comparison of a trip to Disney with a religious pilgrimage filled with devotion and ritual.
Break up
A heartbreaking depiction of a family conflict witnessed through the confused eyes of a child.
The Drunkard
A reflective portrayal of a man lost in drunken illusion while the world around him sees only disorder.
2009
4 ESSAYSOne Way Street
A reflection on the irreversible passage of time and the realization that life only moves forward.
Angry
A raw confession of anger directed at the world before realizing the true source lies within oneself.
Is she the one?
A playful exploration of searching through appearances before realizing the right partner is the genuine one.
2008
1 ESSAYSFirst Day at School
A tender moment where a parent watches a child bravely step into the world on their first day of school.
2007
2 ESSAYS2006
1 ESSAYSThe Game
A sensual and playful power struggle between two lovers where attraction becomes a competitive game.
2005
1 ESSAYSBroken Leg
A tragic reflection on abandonment and loneliness when an injured woman finds herself forgotten by family.
2004
2 ESSAYS2003
1 ESSAYSMemory
A moving portrayal of an old man surrounded by memories of the wife he loved and lost.
2002
2 ESSAYS2001
2 ESSAYS2000
2 ESSAYS1999
2 ESSAYS1997
3 ESSAYSFalling in Love
A poetic reflection on fleeting romance where passion briefly blossoms before fading back into loneliness.
If Only ..
A poem of missed opportunities in love where hesitation leaves the narrator haunted by the words 'if only'.
Pooja
A quiet love story about a hesitant romance that blossoms briefly during snowy college days before drifting apart.
1996
1 ESSAYSMemories of Another Day
A reflective poem about running through life while memories of the past cling tightly to the present