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 →
I’ve heard a piece of advice from people who have gained some notoriety on the Internet, “Don’t read the comments.” Apparently, even the stories that are heart-warming can elicit questionable responses. I was reminded of this advice when I recorded… Continue Reading →
The rain had been falling for hours, drumming on the tin roof of the small clinic in the heart of the Dandakaranya forest. Lantern light flickered against the mud-plastered walls. A man was carried in on a makeshift stretcher —… 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 →
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 →
Chasing happiness is what we’re all doing. It’s like a warm hug that makes us feel good inside. We all want to be happy, from the time we’re little kids to when we’re old. We feel like we have to… 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 →
Posted by – Peter Rehn The rain was pelting down in rural Ireland on this cold November day. Temperatures were in single digits. It was their last full day in their house, a home they’d lived in for twenty years…. 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 →
Posted by: Peter Rehn What does it mean to be truly at home? That’s something I have been pondering since the day I left my childhood home. I was born and raised in a solid, caring family in a small… Continue Reading →
Most nine-year-olds rush home from school to play with friends or finish homework. Babar Ali rushed home too – but only so he could start teaching his own class. With no official title, no salary, and no proper classroom, he… 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 →
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 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 →
Patriotism vs. Nationalism: The Two Faces of Love for Country
Have you ever felt that rush of emotion when a political leader gives a fiery speech during elections, or when your national team scores the winning goal? Maybe you’ve seen crowds coming together to cheer for their country’s army, waving… Continue Reading →