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phones, messages and emails, Netflix, and Prime.
I was enjoying the quiet. I unsubscribe from
unwanted emails, unwanted energy and people
who are spreading these vibes. My skincare and
hair care routines have become simpler and less
overwhelming. I am body hair positive and I don’t
fight my natural hair texture now. I embrace my
tiger stripes and my strawberry bums. I have now
begun to process my grief more responsibly. I
don’t try to hide my sensitivity. It’s wonderful how
all of these are connected, yet we were too busy to
notice.
I once made a reel about taking it slow, being
mindful and embracing our menstrual cycles.
I had mentioned that having orgasms can help
with period pain and that specific part got more
attention. I started to get lots of questions about
menstruation, period sex and just sex in general,
despite the fact that I am not qualified to answer
Our Up-Cycled Scrunchies and Neem Wood Comb
any of these. I am assuming that friends on
these, reading, and experiences of my own led Instagram started to see me as a virtual sister with
me to not throw away the word “sustainability” whom they can confide without fear of judgement.
and “mindfulness” casually. I started to take more It is also my job to start more conversations around
responsibility. My contents started to change as I
started to grow
Over time, I have moved on to more content around
slow living. I believe that plastic is not the problem.
Plastic is in fact a great invention. Why are we so
comfortable throwing away waste on roads? Why
do we feel okay to waste resources or use single-
use items? I am on a self-retrospective journey
to find an answer to that. I have observed that
when we slow down, we are less wasteful. We are
mindful of the many tiny things. When I don’t rush
out, I remember to take my water bottle, a bag and
other items that will help me say no to single-use
items outside and reduce my waste generation. I
feel no shame in carrying that leftover pasta home
from restaurants in my own dabba.
May I make you envious for a second? I have some
very skilled cobbler friends in town. I make it a
point to repair before replacing, be it footwear,
or my clothes. Sometimes I like to disconnect
to connect. I have been doing digital fasting at I try to read at-least 10 pages everyday. I like to pick up
autumn leaves during my walks and keep them inside
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