This is the tale of Bandi Chhor Divas – the day of liberation, celebrated by Sikhs all over the globe. The year was c.1617 and the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji was living in Amritsar. Mughal Emperor Jahangir, based in Agra, ruled over the whole of India and Chandu Shah, a rich banker, had … More The Tale Of Bandi Chhor Divas
Random thought of the morning: we get stressed and unhappy when the fantasy in our minds doesn’t align with our reality. In our day-to-day lives we hold so many expectations and often don’t allow for any wiggle space, everything must happen exactly how we want it to, when exactly we want it to. The plan … More Stress = Reality Vs Fantasy
How amazing is that feeling when you share an uncontrollable, spontaneous fit of laughter with another person. When your entire body is heaving, eyes filled with tears, unable to utter a single word, just pure, unadulterated joy. So much laughter that it eventually ceases to even be a sound; you’re just both sitting there rocking … More It’s The Little Things
Open your eyes and look around, What is it that’s got you feeling so down? Worry? Anger? Life’s becoming a bore? Well for the next 30 seconds just think: what am I grateful for? My family and friends, the roof above my head, The fact that I’m employed, have access to the internet and all … More Turn That Frown Upside Down
After recently becoming exposed to the world of “brown Twitter”, I’ve realised just how deep the cracks in our foundation have become. Why are we actively seeking out ways to divide ourselves rather than to unite? We’re not the same: you’re Tharkhan, I’m Jatt. You’re from Malwa, I’m a Doaban. You identify as Indian, I’m … More Punjabi Sikh Sangat: The Cracks In Our Foundation
Me, me, me. My life is so awful, everyone else around me is moving ahead, reaping benefits, being happy, while I’m stuck here like a little rain cloud. That’s how I felt recently, like a bitter, miserable person that I didn’t want to be around, let alone inflict my company on anyone else! And I … More Opening My Eyes To Sikhi
I think life has a way of repeating certain patterns until the penny drops and we finally learn our lesson. You know, the lesson that will break the chain and set us free from a cycle that seems familiar and comfortable, but in reality is suffocating us. However, that moment only comes when we’re truly … More No More Groundhog Day
They tell you what they know you want to hear, Assign terms of affection like “babe” “hun” “dear”. They’re quick to promise you the world, Assure you that you’re their number one girl. Make future plans and talk about settling down, Make you feel like a queen without the crown. But you need to know … More Another One Bites The Dust
Sisters, friends, cousins, dad, mum, Her judgement applies to all of them, it spares only one. And that’s herself, that finger will never point her way, As she sits on a pedestal, with so much to say. So and so has piled on the pounds, another is seeking validity on Instagram, One needs counselling, while … More Fix Up
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