https://sambanamuduri.in/categories/personal/ Recent content in Personal on Samba Namuduri Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:52:06 +0530 https://sambanamuduri.in/blog/ratrace/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 20:52:06 +0530 https://sambanamuduri.in/blog/ratrace/ The Rat Race As I was commuting home from my previous company, I started reading “The Art of Being Alone” by Renuka Gavrani. The book had an interesting perspective on solitude and loneliness. Gavrani emphasizes the importance of being undefinable and not trying to fit into someone else’s label or expectation. She highlights that loneliness is not about being alone, but rather a state of disconnection from oneself. People often fill this void by seeking external validation, leading to a trap where they become dependent on others’ perceptions.