Musings and Me

By Riddhi Malhotra

Each of us has a coping mechanism to deal with life in our unique way. I found solace in penning my thoughts, which today have resulted in this little project that you hold. My observations of those around me, my reactions to several situations, and what has ultimately proved to be an exercise in growth and learning, as I stumble through this beautiful process called Life. Before you turn the pages I would like to share one thought. Nothing in life is permanent. Each phase, however permanent it may seem at that moment, is dependent on your outlook. It will only last as long as you let it control you. As many wise people before me have said that ‘You cannot control the situation, but you can control your reaction to it’ there in lies the trick to coping. You may find these words relatable at times, hopefully motivating sometimes, or just a sympathetic confidant when you’re feeling blue. At the end of the day everyone here on this earth is just a tenant. One must learn to coexist with the good and bad that life has to offer. One must learn to adapt, to continue to be ourselves and yet be free. Along the path, one has to face a variety of situations, a medley of personalities each of which has the unique purpose of teaching us something new. There will be times when you can be vocal about your feelings, but other times may have to deal with it from within. Being able to understand that it is bound to go away, even in that particular moment of sorrow, is enlightenment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: 16Leaves
• Release date: May 23, 2022
• ISBN: 9789394530515

Riddhi Malhotra

"At 18, Riddhi Malhotra is wise beyond her years. Currently pursuingEconomics from Delhi University, she could even be termedcomplex with a keen sense for learning! With varied interestsranging from debating to swimming to travelling to reading...thelist can go on but to put it simply discovering and learning arewhat give her true joy.Always curious, always seeking, mostly calm (God forbid yousee her fiery side!) she strongly advocates diligence and followingone’s gut as cornerstones to success. Riddhi likes to be surroundedby friends and is always ready to listen with an open mind. With awit like hers, you can count on many an entertaining conversation.Yet the wittiest are also those with a deep sense of empathy andmoral responsibility. The same is true for her. Not always veryvocal about her feelings, she courageously sought to embark onthis journey by penning her thoughts, a humble experiment tohone her artistic side and seek tranquility.She lives in Panipat with her family (and cuddly furry buddies)and hopes to use her education and degree in the domains ofInternational affairs and human rights"

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Musings . . . And Me

Musings . . . And Me

Riddhi Malhotra

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To Harshit Bhaiya

Cheers to the multiple Iced Teas I had to make

along with a summary of our midnight conversations

which I will forever hold close in my heart.

Gratitude and immense love always.

Contents

Just a few words

Family & Friends

Life In A Metro

Support System

Mi Familia

Loneliness

Friends

A Pocket Full Of Sunshine

Hi, I Am Riddhi

Something About You

Connecting

All Those Around Me

Being a Girl

Eve Teasing

I Got To Be Myself

Why Can’t She Be Herself?

She Didn’t Ask