Author Ritish Sharma
This story begins like that. A mother and her three-year-old son had stopped at a McDonald’s in El Reno, Oklahoma, for breakfast. Nothing special about it. Just one of those everyday stops that people make without thinking twice. But while… Continue Reading →
Every week, while putting this together, I find myself thinking the same thing before I even start writing. There is no shortage of noise in the world right now. And somewhere in the middle of all that, it becomes very… Continue Reading →
Here’s the inconvenient truth (and yes, that’s ironic, because this is supposed to be my “bio” speaking): every author bio you’ve ever read is a lie. Including mine. Including this one. Not the dramatic kind of lie that ends up… Continue Reading →
Let’s start the same way we did last Saturday, because honestly, not much has changed. The world still feels a little heavy most days. You open the news, scroll for a bit, and it’s the usual mix of conflict, noise,… Continue Reading →
Let’s start with something simple. If you spend even ten minutes scrolling through the news these days, it’s very easy to feel like the world has gone slightly mad. Wars here, conflicts there, people arguing on the internet about things… Continue Reading →
Every year on March 8, the world pauses for a moment to celebrate International Women’s Day. It’s a day filled with appreciation, gratitude, and admiration for women who have shaped our lives, our communities, and our world in countless ways…. Continue Reading →
There are heroes who arrive loudly, announcing themselves with speeches, slogans, and history-book certainty. And then there are heroes who simply step out of their homes one morning, adjust their coat, take hold of their bicycle, and ride away as… Continue Reading →
Ever feel like your wisdom has made you feel isolated? You zoom past the potholes of small talk, effortlessly understand complex concepts, and leave others in the dust when it comes to intellectual pursuits. But then, a strange thing happens…. Continue Reading →
As we close the book on 2025 and are ready to celebrate 2026, it’s tempting to view the new year as, well, just another trip around the sun. From a purely astronomical standpoint, the New Year makes no sense at… Continue Reading →
We don’t always write year-end reflections. But this year felt like it deserved one. Consider this a simple pause to acknowledge the stories that were written, the people who showed up, and the moments that stayed longer than expected. Of… Continue Reading →
When people talk about Dubai, the conversation usually starts with luxury, skyscrapers, and speed. And yes, all of that is very real. But what stayed with me most wasn’t just the shine – it was the feeling of being in… Continue Reading →
Ever noticed how life is full of advice that contradicts itself? “Look before you leap.”But also, “He who hesitates is lost.” “Good things come to those who wait.”But also, “The early bird catches the worm.” Wait a second… so should… Continue Reading →
You ever look back at an old problem and think, “Wow, that version of me really thought the world was ending?” Like that time you spent an entire night overthinking a text, rewriting it twenty times, sending it, and then… Continue Reading →
Oh, Mondays. The day that everyone dreads. The day that makes people groan and complain. But why, you may ask? Well, let me tell you, there are so many reasons to hate Mondays. First of all, if you’re a corporate… Continue Reading →
What if I say that you are already a genius, you just don’t know or never realize it before? Would you believe me? Well, you should because you might be having these signs that already make you different from others… Continue Reading →
Some people in history don’t get remembered for what they did, but for what they refused to do. Clara Immerwahr is one of them. She was a gifted chemist, the first woman to get a PhD from the University of… Continue Reading →
Close your eyes. Let the world fade away. Take a breath, and listen. Not to the hustle and bustle around you, but deeper, within yourself. Do you hear it? The rhythm of your heart, the melody of your soul? That,… Continue Reading →
There’s this paradox I keep bumping into – the world glorifies hustle, productivity, and getting things done, but the moment I try to not do anything (just sit in stillness), I feel like I’m losing a battle I didn’t even… Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered why it seems like journalists or news anchors today aren’t asking the important questions? With big elections happening worldwide, like in India and the USA, where the media has a massive impact on people’s opinions, they… Continue Reading →
You know what keeps me sane these days? It’s not therapy, or some productivity hacks, or the next big thing on my to-do list. It’s this small, seemingly insignificant ritual I’ve carried with me for years: Watching the night sky…. Continue Reading →
There’s this popular piece of advice you must’ve heard so many times: Dance like nobody’s watching. It’s meant to be liberating, to live freely, without shame, without the heavy gaze of the world pinning us down. Everyone says dance like… Continue Reading →
I’m so excited to share that I was invited to be a guest on Sharing the Heart of the Matter, hosted by the wonderful Wynne Leon and Vicki Atkinson. Their Episode 118 just dropped on Spotify, blog and their YouTube… Continue Reading →
Sometimes when we were working on the Unfold the Stories of Unsung Heroes book series, Deepak and I would stop mid-research and go, “This is a movie waiting to happen.” Because I’ll be honest, some real-life stories are more powerful,… Continue Reading →
They never taught us how to live. We’re taught the rules of grammar, the theorems of math, and the dates of history. We’re prepped for exams, careers, and the theoretical world. Yet, when the real world hits, many of us… Continue Reading →
Okay, so it started with a random Google search: “Why do pigeons bob their heads?”You were just killing time before a Zoom call, not trying to understand the universe or anything. But one click turned into a video, which turned… Continue Reading →
You know how sometimes life throws you a little surprise that completely catches you off guard — in the best way possible? That’s exactly how I’ve felt over the past few days. Ever since the release of Unfold the Stories… Continue Reading →
This moment has been a long time coming – over 1.5 years, to be exact. Life kept getting in the way, delays piled up, and at times, it felt like this book would never see the light of day. But… Continue Reading →
Have you ever stopped to wonder if someone, somewhere, remembers you—not just as a passing face, but as a defining moment in their life? Maybe it was that time you offered a kind word to a stranger who seemed off… Continue Reading →
This is it. The moment we’ve all been waiting for is almost here. And if my heart is racing with excitement, it’s because of you. When I first started Aspiring Blog with my college friend Deepak, it was simply a… Continue Reading →
Imagine this – You’re driving home after a long day, tired and eager to reach your destination. Suddenly –BAM!, your car jolts violently as it hits a pothole. You manage to steady yourself, but for many, this isn’t just an… Continue Reading →
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion.” – John Keating, Dead Poets Society Poetry—it’s more than just… Continue Reading →
Tell Us About the Unsung Heroes You Know!
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Hello, dear readers! As you may know, here at Aspiring Blog, we’ve been on a mission to shine a light on the incredible stories of unsung heroes through our book series, Unfold the Stories of Unsung Heroes. These are the… Continue Reading →
A friend recently asked – Why do I find the night sky and stargazing so captivating? Well, the answer is simple – The night reveals our planet’s connection with the universe. For me, there’s no greater beauty. And I truly… Continue Reading →