Recliner Reminiscences

In my career, I rarely lost my temper, either with superiors or subordinates. I always spoke my mind, but without harshness. However, I...

I once saw a typed note on a colleague’s desk that read: “Don’t lose it—nobody wants it.” That phrase stuck with me. I modified it...

The leg discomfort I experienced earlier returned abruptly one day while I was playing my digital piano. A sudden wave of numbness hit...

Though I was active toward the end of my career, I indulged in small luxuries—taking group vans or auto-rickshaws for my commute. This...

How do you view sleep? To me, sleep is like a temporary death. Don’t you think so? A restful sleep makes you forget everything, immersing...

After deciding on radiation therapy, my sons took turns traveling to India to support me. Initially, I was supposed to undergo 21...

I am a Virgo. People say Virgos are meticulous, obsessed with perfection, and maybe even a bit fastidious. I’m not sure if that’s...

Now, let me share the real near-death experience that has stayed with me all my life. It happened in 1959 when I was just 11 years old....

I’ll share my real near-death experience shortly. For now, let me recount a few pseudo near-death experiences I’ve had over the years....

The word “death” is terrifying. As we grow older and closer to the end, it causes even more discomfort. Long ago, I wrote a poem—perhaps...

Where does the ability to make decisions come from? Is it knowledge, wisdom, practice, or innate ability? Indecisiveness can feel like a...

I often saw colleagues flashing their credit cards, some carrying multiple cards and withdrawing crisp banknotes from ATMs. But I stuck...

Working at a financial institution came with rules—how much one could borrow, what percentage of salary could be used, and so on. But I...

Nearly 55 years ago, I came across Stephen Leacock’s work and read a few of his books. Later, when my elder son was in school, I stumbled...

I always believed in building rapport with colleagues. During my one-on-one meetings with staff, many opened up about personal issues....

Take my wife, for instance. She was very young when we got married, and within three years, we moved to a remote area where shops,...

The breakthrough came during the first three-month training program in my new permanent job. I don't know what triggered it, but I...

I think back. When did I start developing—not physically, but mentally and skill-wise? As I’ve mentioned before, I grew up without much...

The reason is habit. I have become accustomed to worrying. I am habituated to feeling anxious. Habits play a powerful role in our lives....

And what were they? Really simple things. I was very particular about reaching my workplace on time. I have seldom been late. So,...