Gently Down The Stream

Navigating the Literary Labyrinth

Author: Sayeeda Pearl

Doctor by profession, Trivandrum medical college alumni, a passionate reader first, writing tidbits here and there on this and that. Sharing bits of life’s fascinating teachings that everyone encounters.
Uniquely human

Uniquely human

How do people generally judge or perceive themselves ? Do they presume themselves as a normal, average individual or believe…

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Human needs and desires explored with Maslow’s theory.

Human needs and desires explored with Maslow’s theory.

Man is a perpetually wanting animal, no question about that. It is interesting to know what precisely prompts or motivates…

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Conformity, obedience and relevant studies.

Conformity, obedience and relevant studies.

Evolution taught that belonging is the safest way for survival and to fit in any group, conformity and obedience is…

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To Procrastinate is human

To Procrastinate is human

A new year without a few resolutions would appear relatively incomplete. We promise ourselves to exercise regularly, watch our diet,…

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Of parents, kids and a borrowed tale

Of parents, kids and a borrowed tale

The boundless affection and the intense protectiveness of parents towards their offspring is a distinctly human characteristic. Clearly, varying degrees…

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When the choosing gets tough, flip a coin

When the choosing gets tough, flip a coin

The ability to choose well is arguably the most powerful skill one is empowered with. The desire to choose is…

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Worth one’s salt and explore few salty phrases

Worth one’s salt and explore few salty phrases

Salt, as everyone knows, is one of the essential component of our everyday life. From the normal functioning of the…

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A bouquet of Aphorisms

A bouquet of Aphorisms

An aphorism is not just a string of words, but purest distillation of mind and insights contemplating itself. A strong…

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Pay attention to inattentional blindness

Pay attention to inattentional blindness

Pay attention is one of the aptly composed phrases, which needs to be earnestly explored, more so than ever in…

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Hygge moments

Hygge moments

Denmark has topped the world happiness report three times since 2013, which may have much to do with the way…

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