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My old room

December is one of the most beautiful months in Kerala. Vrischika Kaattu (Winds of Scorpio) is at its peak. The sun is out. I feel a strong force of Nostalgia today. I’m writing this from the most apt place - my old room at my parent’s house.  I opened one of the cupboards to find … Continue reading My old room →

Sooraj Chandran Uncategorized 1 Comment December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 1 Minute

Irrational Faith

Faith is a fundamental part of the human experience. It gives us hope, helps us cope with adversity, and inspires us to achieve our dreams. But what happens when our faith is irrational? Is it still valid, or are we just fooling ourselves? Almost all faith in the world is irrational. It comes in different … Continue reading Irrational Faith →

Sooraj Chandran Life lessons Leave a comment March 1, 2023 1 Minute

Saying No

There are primarily three themes in life - Work, relationships and you. Saying no is a mechanism to prioritise yourself.

Sooraj Chandran Life lessons, Microessays Leave a comment December 27, 2021December 31, 2021 1 Minute

Luck

The world tells you how hard work and mindset makes you successful. But honestly, 80% of it is luck. Successful people don't like to admit it - but it's often true. Right place, right time, right people. Hard work is necessary for success but doesn't guarantee it. The difference is called luck. For every hard-working … Continue reading Luck →

Sooraj Chandran Life lessons, Microessays Leave a comment December 3, 2021December 30, 2021 1 Minute

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