A New Way Forward
Published on: Mar 01 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
Up until now, this blog has been a bit of a random collection of thoughts and musings—sort of like a digital junkyard where any topic that caught my attention got a space. If you’ve browsed through my past posts, you'll see that the articles are scattered across a wide spectrum. It's like a buffet with a bit of everything, but not necessarily what you came for. Well, here’s the deal: It's time for a change. I want this blog to mean something. I'm setting out on a mission to make it not just a collection of random thoughts, but something that can actually make a difference in people's lives.
Building a New Blogging Platform with Laravel
Published on: Feb 16 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
Blogging remains a powerful way to share ideas, build an audience, and even generate income. But the platform you use should enhance—not hinder—your creativity. By building my own Laravel-based blogging solution, I've created something that aligns perfectly with my needs. And now, by open-sourcing it, I hope it can help others as well.
A Festival of Light and Hope: Finding Beauty Amid Loss
Published on: Dec 17 2024
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
After weeks of cleaning and repairing my flood-damaged home, things are finally starting to feel normal again. Freshly painted walls and varnished furniture have breathed life back into the house, though the emptiness still reminds me of what was lost. Last weekend, during Karthigai Deepam, I lit oil lamps inside and outside my home. The warm glow reflected off the clean walls, transforming the space. Despite the house being empty, it felt peaceful and beautiful—a sign that life is slowly rebuilding itself.
Rising from the Flood: My Journey of Starting Over
Published on: Dec 10 2024
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
What do you do when life washes away everything you own? After cyclone Fengal left my home and dreams in ruins, I found myself staring at an empty house and an uncertain future. But amidst the devastation, a spark of hope emerged. This is not just about my loss but my resilience to rebuild my life from scratch.
Life's Fragile Moments: Finding Gratitude in the Smallest Connections
Published on: Mar 09 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
There are moments in life when everything suddenly feels fragile, when time seems to stand still and you can’t help but reflect on the delicate nature of existence. Recently, I found myself in one of those moments. It was a quiet realization, one that hit me harder than I expected.