Author Archive for Pallavi Rao

Language has created the word “loneliness” to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word “solitude” to express the glory of being alone. Paul J Tillich, The Eternal Now In today’s fast paced life we all seek peace and happiness. We set material goals and work toward achieving them. But, in [...]

There are times in life when for no particular reason, you’re feeling lower than a snake’s belly you know, a little on the weepy side, kind of listless, thinking a big chunk of chocolate would lift your spirits right up. Sometimes, without much effort, the weather changes, the mood passes and all’s right with the [...]

“The word ‘happiness’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.” The last few days I was feeling exhausted but I carried on my household duties because I have a house to run and many commitments to honour. In India we teach our daughters that the home revolves around them; women are [...]

To find out how other Ticklers and readers responded to these questions click here. If you would like to take this interview as well, mail us your answers at interview@tickledbylife.com. (we will publish only the best responses) What is God? Pallavi: God is my best friend. He is there with me in my solitude and [...]

I am off for a well deserved vacation. During the last 6 months I have been a gracious host to lots of relatives and friends so it was about time I perched my ample butt somewhere comfortable and sipped something cool while I did NOTHING. So this morning over a cup of chai, I scanned [...]