Bhumik’s Anxious Moments

  • When Silence Becomes an Answer

    There’s something oddly exhausting about waiting for replies you know might never come. Not in a dramatic, life-altering way. Just enough to sit with you longer than you’d like. The kind of waiting where you check your phone without real hope, reread what you sent, and wonder if you said too much or, worse, not…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Do We Matter?

    “Do we matter?” is a question almost everyone encounters at some point, especially in their mid-twenties. It’s a strange age, one where the world feels open and possible, yet frighteningly uncertain. We begin to wonder what the sum of our lives will amount to. Will we leave a lasting legacy, or will we quietly pass…

    Bhumik Grover

  • The Idea of It vs The Act of Doing It

    I’ve had a big realisation lately, and I think it’s something that many people can relate to. It’s about the difference between the idea of it and the act of doing it. Having watched a lot of movies, 688 to be exact, according to my Letterboxd as of writing this article, I have understood that…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Navigating Purpose at 25

    Turning 25 tomorrow, and it feels like the weight of finding a sense of purpose gets heavier with each passing year. In a world that’s constantly shifting and full of chaos, trying to figure out a clear, defined path seems harder than ever. The older I get, the more I feel this need to have…

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  • Glasses: The Epitome of Individuality

    When you meet someone for the first time, what’s often the first thing you notice? It’s probably their eyes and their smile. And what’s typically covering those eyes for many people? Glasses. In many ways, glasses are the first thing people use to define themselves in social settings. It’s why choosing the right pair has…

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  • Good Days, Bad Days and the Thin Line Between Them

    If you’ve been reading this blog for even a little while, you probably know that I suffer from anxiety. I mean, it’s literally in the name. Anyway, it’s not just anxiety—I’ve got the kind that not only makes you not want to eat anything but also makes you want to throw up everything you’ve eaten…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Cinema Etiquette is Dying and We Are to Blame for It

    Throughout my life I’ve encountered a lot of people I can’t stand—people I despise, or sometimes both—but the ones who really take the top spot on my list are the talkers. Not just any talkers, but the worst kind—those who talk during movies. Now, I’m not exaggerating when I say that movies are my life.…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Echoes of First Love

    First love is often considered one of the most pure and sacred forms of admiration that one can experience. It’s a time when a person’s feelings are untainted by external pressures such as societal norms, money, or expectations—things that tend to cloud judgment and complicate relationships as we grow older. At that age, the only…

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  • The Time We Choose

    Paul Mescal’s line in the movie Aftersun, “I can’t see myself at 40, to be honest. Surprised I made it to 30,” struck a deep chord within me the first time I watched the film. It’s a sentiment I find myself relating to more than I expected. At 24, with six years left until I…

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  • The Unfillable Void

    Do you ever feel like you could have everything a person might dream of—a loving family, a successful career, the love of your life, good mental health, and close friends—but still find that it’s not enough to heal the broken part inside you? Like no matter how much you achieve or how perfect your life…

    Bhumik Grover