24 Comments
User's avatar
Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Lovely! The self-discovery and self-expression in your writing is always a delight.

Now please don't wait another year before writing the next issue. 😃

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thanks for the confidence, Rohan!

Expand full comment
Is this anything?'s avatar

I have to find out when we all decided to write about age. I do. While growing up in Nakhlau 100 years ago, somehow, these conversations never crossed me. This is also to say that I never ever had the time or energy to reflect on the journey. I am way too old now, but I do not find time to reflect. I am not mourning that; it is just a fact I live with.

So, reading this was a balm. It is so good to read your substack, Soumya. Be well, be still and keep moving. It doesn't make sense, right? Life never does, anyway.

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Even 100 is not too old to sit and reflect. It's actually best seller material. Maybe even better balm material. :)

Expand full comment
Is this anything?'s avatar

haha! i am beyond 100. i would rather read lovely subs like yours than waste my time writing.

Expand full comment
Payal Morankar's avatar

Lovely! Here’s to more years of being your own muse. Happy belated birthday again 🤗💜

Expand full comment
Ila Reddy's avatar

Lovely and long due post. Good to see you back here - and the thirties are the best! Happy birthday 🎈

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thank you so much, Ila!

Expand full comment
Nirmal Bhansali's avatar

This was so good !

Thanks for writing !

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thank you for reading! :)

Expand full comment
Sanjay Fuloria's avatar

Nice one. Keep writing.

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thank you!

Expand full comment
Binu Sivan's avatar

Such a lovely read. Loved this peak into your life and mind Soumya. Look forward to reading more.

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Very kind, thank you Binu!

Expand full comment
Ayush's avatar

Beautiful read,Soumya. Glad to be reading you after a year and hope to more often.

Happy Birthday!

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thanks a lot Ayush! Your regularity is motivating. Thank you for the kind words.

Expand full comment
Sanket's avatar

“But I take the most pride in being my own muse, relentlessly pursuing whims and devouring fleeting interests, yet grounded, no longer at sea in the city by the sea**. “

This is so relatable.

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thanks Sanket! Glad you could relate

Expand full comment
Sanskriti Bhatia's avatar

Loved reading your thought provoking ‘ramblings’! Good to have you back on substack, Soumya :)

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Haha thanks Sanskriti! I've been reading and loving all your posts roo but couldnt get back. A catch up is due :)

Expand full comment
Sarthak Dev's avatar

So good, max relatable.

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thanks Sarthak!

Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thank you Payal!

Expand full comment
User's avatar
Comment deleted
Aug 19
Comment deleted
Expand full comment
Soumya Anand's avatar

Thank you!

Expand full comment