Bhumik’s Anxious Moments

  • 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…

    Bhumik Grover

  • 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…

    Bhumik Grover

  • Birthdays Are Weird

    Birthdays have always felt strange to me. Mine is coming up on August 12th, but I haven’t celebrated in years. It feels odd to celebrate my existence when I don’t believe I’ve done anything significant or world-changing. Celebrating my life feels unearned, like I’m being praised for something I haven’t accomplished. Despite my aversion to…

    Bhumik Grover