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Hello dear people,

As some of you might have noticed, I'm posting here after a long time, almost 3 months. If you didn't, I don't blame you, as internet is cluttered and we have limited time to catch up on everything!
That I haven't been posting, also shows in my choice of title of the post. I didn't know how to title it aptly. In my hay-days of regular posting, I would have never titled a post as - 'new post'...

On the bright side, this will assure you that this post is not written by AI. These days, everything I read online smells of AI, so much so, it is sad it has taken the credibility away from good writers. Whether a well crafted piece of analysis of world politics or an opinion article, or a thoughtful essay on life, everything posted online stands at a risk of being considered 'not authentic' in case, they are composed beautifully, using well chosen words and written really well.

Sometimes, I think, only flaws differentiate real work from nearly perfect AI creations. Embrace your flaws for they make you authentic.

I have always had a hot and cold relationship with social media. I post on blog or Instagram for weeks and months, and then disappear for a long time. It's because sometimes I feel like I don't have much to add to the already existing flood of information. When things are going wrong, whether in personal space or world affairs, I find it better to read more, try to know what exactly is going on and can I help in any way. I believe posting needlessly will only add to the noise with my limited knowledge and possibly skewed opinions. This also gives me a moment to step back and observe. Just observe. The world is too crooked and yet too synchronized in its chaos for you to notice, if you are not careful enough to spot the glitches.

Sometimes, I stay away from the internet to finish things I began. And most of the times, to just be. Be myself. You all know me. I don't live my life on the internet. I try to do a truck load of things and then feel overwhelmed, because obviously, it is too much. As some of you know, I am a doctor and a mother, apart from all other things I try to be. So, I always have my plates full.

But I do miss the connection with all of you who have been with me in my journey through thick and thin. Today, I am here for a warm up post to see if some of you are still reading the blog 🙂

I plan to post regularly for the next few weeks and share the progress on my third book because I had promised to do. I have recently finished editing the third draft and I am slightly on track, touchwood. I am now writing 6 new chapters, fresh, from the scratch, as I believe the characters need and deserve more. I do need advice on whether I should change the name too. But more on that, in the next post.

If you have any questions or suggestions, about my upcoming book, about the writing process and about anything in general, you can write to me in the message box at the top of this page or DM me on Instagram. I always look forward to read from you. I have been receiving a lot of emails and messages from some of you who try to stay in touch with me and I can't be grateful enough for the love and trust you pour on me.

In the past few weeks, some of you have asked me to help them chart out a path to success. Though, very general, it is a pertinent question, especially for the younger lot who have big dreams but not a concrete plan to execute them.

To answer honestly, I am not an expert. I usually don't have everything figured out, so I keep sifting through numerous, countless pebbles to collect the gems to stumble my way towards success. But I do one thing and that is to keep working. If I fail, which I often, I try to see what I can do better and improve my approach. But I don't stop.

Other than this, I believe, there is plenty of advice available on the internet for free. There are numerous youtube videos tackling the obstacle you might be facing in your journey. I may not have anything special or different to tell you which is already not known. It's all there. The secret to any kind of success, in any field, is no secret actually. Follow the age old formulas and you will see yourself hitting the top.

A word of caution, though. Please don't fall for claims on the internet.

Most of them are false, loud, and misleading. People who are really earning in millions will not sell a course to teach you how to make millions. It smells of a scam from a distance. Research well who you are taking advice from. Go only for certified professionals or leaders in their profession to upscale your game or learn skills in your profession. Keep your eyes and ears open. Get rich quick schemes don't exist. You can also go to the OpenAI and type in your problem. It will give you step by step solutions, alternate ways to look at the issue and possible resources, as well. Do not follow it blindly, though. Every technology has its limitations.

Still, if there is anything specific and you want me to discuss it, let me know. If my adding 2 cents helps you, I'd be glad to share my experience.

Take care. Love 💕

M.