Reality With My Eyes

Last weekend, I got a chance to visit a slum area in Delhi and teach some kids through an NGO called Pehchaan. As soon as I came out of the metro station, I was hit by a strong bad smell coming from an open black water ditch nearby i.e. nothing but Yamuna river. The heat was scorching, and I could imagine people even sleeping on the road close to that foul-smelling ditch. As we walked further, I saw narrow dirty lanes filled with garbage everywhere. Men were walking around without shirts, women were washing clothes right beside the narrow paths, and the detergent foam was spilling onto the road. Kids were running and playing in these small lanes along with some goats. I also noticed things like broken CCTV cameras and a boy coloring his mother’s hair right there in the open. It was a tough sight. We finally reached a small temple where I was supposed to teach a group of 7 to 8 children from 6th and 9th grades, all living in that slum. After some time, a group of 9th-grade students fro...

After long, exhausting hours of class, work, and all your duties, you finally lay down on your bed to relax. But instead of feeling peace, your mind is still racing, trying to replay everything that happened during the day—maybe some awkward conversation from earlier, wondering if you said the wrong thing. You check your phone for messages or missed calls, feeling a slight sting of disappointment when there’s nothing new. Then, a wave of anxiety creeps in as you start thinking about all the tasks waiting for you tomorrow. Physically, you are present, but mentally, you are everywhere except here, in the moment. Sounds familiar? Most of us live in constant clutter, regretting the past, worrying about the future, reacting impulsively to challenges, clinging to things beyond our control, and most importantly, fearing solitude. We live for peace, yet our own thoughts keep us restless. But what if there was another way? What if we could live with clarity, peace, and deep fulfillment—not by...

Ever feel like your emotions are on a rollercoaster after a meal? That's because they are! The food we eat has a direct impact on our brain chemistry, influencing everything from our mood and energy levels to our focus and sleep. Think of your brain as a high-performance machine: to function optimally, it needs the right fuel. As a sportsperson and someone who's spent the last 4-5 years deeply immersed in the world of nutrition, I've become obsessed with understanding this intricate connection between food and our mental well-being. It all started with a personal quest to clear up my skin. Through trial and error, I discovered I was sensitive to gluten and lactose. Eliminating them not only transformed my complexion but also supercharged my energy and mood. This sparked a deep dive into how food can be used to "hack" our brain chemistry and optimize our mental well-being. Taking Control: The Mind-Body-Food Connection I remember one day, I was really strugglin...

Greetings, I hope you are doing good. The reason why I chose to speak on this topic is that in the past 22 years of my life I have seen various successes and failures in life, observed and studied them continuously. I never asked myself why this happened to me, however, I asked myself How this all happened? And I found some traits based on my studies that are extremely important for a successful life. And I had one simple idea that came to me, that "The best way to predict the future is to create it". If you study successful people and do what they do then you will be more successful, and if you study unsuccessful people and you avoid what they do then you will not be a failure. And one of the things I found that if you study success you begin to internalize success principles and if you do what successful men and women have done throughout history then you will be successful to, in whatever you are doing. Today I will discuss some of the principles or the qualities with tha...

When we are between the ages of 17 and 21, we often become philosophical. The primary question that arises is, "Who am I? Why am I here? Why have I been born into this mortal world?" Let me tell you, about 60 to 70% of you is water and the rest is mass. Out of this mass, 80 to 90% of you is bacteria. If you want to know more about yourself, get your genetic tests done. This will reveal who you actually are, who your ancestors were, and where they used to live. However, I'm sure many of you will not do that because it requires effort, which might be hard work for some people. Thinking is easy, and your brain seeks comfort. Now, let's talk about food and neurons. Neurons are a whole different subject. Neurons transmit signals to the brain. From breathing to excretion, we do everything because of neurons. Our belly controls our neurons, and the information they carry depends a lot on our food. We have the highest number of neurons in our childhood, around 10 billion. Th...

Technology has enabled us to explore the universe, discover new galaxies, and even uncover the mysteries of black holes. However, we have also made blunders in the fields of science and healthcare in recent years. While we enjoy better living standards and more convenience, we often tend to overlook our mental and physical health. As a result, many of us are prone to diseases like diabetes, cancer, and digestive issues due to our lack of self-care. Despite being aware of this, we continue to lead a lifestyle that causes stress, anxiety, and depression. As someone who has personally experienced these issues, I urge you to prioritize your own well-being. Remember that everything in life is temporary, and you are ultimately left with yourself. By taking care of yourself, you can fulfill your commitments to your dreams, family, and society at large. If you can't take care of yourself how will you take care of your commitments?  My years of research have shown that we can control what w...