Author name: Shabnam Baloch

Allow yourself to change direction when your inner voice whispers that something no longer fits — whether it’s a relationship, a role, or an old way of thinking. Update your worldview with every experience. The beliefs that carried you through earlier chapters were meant for who you were, not who you are becoming. Allow yourself […]

I was in one of my thought experiment moods — that space where your mind drifts so far it begins to create its own world. I saw myself walking in a vast desert. The kind of desert that feels alive, where the air itself hums. It was empty, endless, yet it didn’t feel lonely —

We are taught from a young age to fear uncertainty — to avoid what’s unknown, unpredictable, or untested. Our parents, teachers, elders, and even neighbours often advise us to seek safety in what’s certain. For women and girls, this advice becomes even more restrictive — a lifelong lesson in caution, conformity, and containment. But as

I recently spoke about the risk of becoming irrelevant — how fearful and unsettling that thought can be. Yet, it’s a very real risk unless we consciously work to stay open to change and continuously evolve to remain fit for an ever-shifting world. When I first explored this idea, my focus was on professional relevance

No matter how hard you try, there are circles you will never enter. You can work harder, perform better, and even try to align yourself with their ways — but the walls will not break. Because the wall was never built from stone. It was built from interests. Inner circles often operate on unspoken agreements

There are moments in life when no one stands up to celebrate you — not because you haven’t done well, but because people see and express things differently. I’ve learned that recognition is not always a reflection of your worth or success. People have their own reasons for celebrating — or not celebrating — others.