Tag: StoriesForYourSoul

  • From Solo to Social: The Single Event

    Single Mode Party

    The week of 14th Feb was arriving, you see the Instagram and people around you turning to shade of Red and sometimes it is just too much for people who are single.

    You’ve got no plans for February 14th, and everywhere you look, love and marketing are up in the air. You’re not alone. That’s exactly what prompted me to host an online event for individuals just like you – those without plans on Valentine’s Day, seeking connection and friendship.

    So here is what happened yesterday, I am a first-timer in hosting such gatherings, decided on a lineup of activities designed to break the ice and encourage meeting strangers fun online in a safe setting. From “2 Truths and a Lie” to Pictionary and Valentine’s Bingo, I used up my entire day to plan this and it was worth it. However, only 6 attendees turned up.

    Now, some might view this as a setback. I did too in the initial few minutes but the small turnout didn’t dampen my spirit or of those who joined. Instead, it was a warm, cozy, intimate setting that allowed for deeper conversations, more laughter, and a genuine connection that in retrospect a larger gathering would have missed to offer.

    I am planning to host more such evenings once in a month to just bring people (not just single folks) together after office hours for some games and deep conversations!

    Would you like to join? Send us an email contact@thehelix.in or DM on Instagram.

  • The Unseen Struggle – Stories For Your Soul

    Door unlocks

    Pallavi enters the house, her hair strands gets stuck in her bag strap and the keys fall to the ground. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. She can feel a huge beam of emotions coming and she could possibly break down.
    You see small things can trigger you into a state which feels hopeless.

    Pallavi drags herself to the couch and thinks about making chai. She tried to gather some motivation but she couldn’t. She unlocks her phone and opens Zomato App. She orders herself ginger kadak chai from Chaayos.

    She hears a sound and looks up, it is her flatmate Pranav. He looks at her and asks, aaj phir se chai order kari? Main banane jane he wala tha. [Translation: Did you order tea again? I was about to make it for us.]

    Pranav asked Pallavi about her day, she started with “Yaaar, main kya karu? I got promoted today” [Translation: What do I do?! I got. promoted today] and couldn’t say any more words.

    Pranav is confused. Why are you crying? We should celebrate!

    She cries her heart out and tells him how a colleague commented that she got promoted because she is extra friendly with the manager and not her merit. Pranav now sitting beside her tries to comfort her. He says, “It says a lot about his insecurity. While we do seek validation from others, it doesn’t have to be from everyone. There will always be people who will bring you down by making these comments. They are not worth your energy.”

    Well, choose good people in your life. It really helps.

    The end.

    This story was published on Instagram and YouTube for Helix. I hope you find these stories for your soul peaceful. 🙂

  • Is Sweet bad for you? – Stories For Your Soul

    Sonal is sitting with her eyes wide open, reading a book. It seems like the last chapter of the psycho-thriller novel she has been carrying around with her for the past two days.

    Rishabh is in the kitchen. He closes the refrigerator door after staring at it for 5 mins, picks up the car keys and violently jiggles them to get some attention. He gets nothing at all.

    Rishabh walks around, coughing and moving noisily around Sonal.

    She looks up with her death stare. She asks, What is it?

    Rishabh drops his shoulder and sits down. Do you even love me?

    Sonal is bookmarks her page, takes a deep breath and says, Just because I didn’t save the last piece of gulab jamun for you, doesn’t mean I don’t love you..

    Rishabh makes a sad face and says, I was going to get us some vanilla ice cream to go with gulab jamun. Sonal, now I will get mint chocolate since you hate it so much.

    And the Door shuts.

    The end.

    This story was published on Instagram and YouTube for Helix. I hope you find these stories for your soul peaceful. 🙂