Life is never one-dimensional it is a blend of emotions, experiences, and moments that coexist, from joy and love to pain and confusion. In the midst of this ever-changing journey, we often encounter situations that challenge and puzzle us. Yet, within us lies a deep reservoir of intuitive wisdom quiet truths that help us make sense of it all.
Lifelines brings together these reflections simple yet profound insights that arise from the inner self. Covering themes like Power, Love, Wisdom, Joy, Pain, Creativity, Connections, Freedom, and Resilience, the book captures both the ordinary and the extraordinary aspects of living. In this conversation with Bookoholics Blog, the author shares the inspiration and process behind weaving these meaningful “soul musings” into a collection meant to connect, inspire, and guide.
Q1. What inspired you to create Lifelines and compile these soul musings?
I have been ‘collecting’ lifelines for a few years now – when drifting, meditating or maybe just walking, while thinking about life, problems etc. I would receive what I call messages from my soul as answers. At times these were profound and other times simple and realistic. I started penning these down and realised that they could be collected into a thematic book. I also felt what helped me could possibly guide others as well and so with this thought, Lifelines the book came into being.
That’s beautiful almost like the book found its way to you rather than the other way around.
Q2. The book talks about life being a mix of many emotions how did your personal experiences shape this perspective?
Like any other human being, my days were also a mixed bag good days, bad days, sad days, irritating days and so on. At times, while thinking of others in and around me, I would introspect on their journeys and some lines of wisdom would form. So, Lifelines was really in response to the emotions I saw in me and others around me or even the world at large! After all, we all go through the same ups
and downs.
That relatability is what makes such reflections powerful everyone finds a piece of themselves in them.
Q3. Why did you choose the title “Lifelines” for your collection?
Mostly because these lines or messages encompass all that life has to offer experiences, emotions and actions. So, I couldn’t think of a better tittle that was broad enough to include all the messages/introspective thoughts that constitute the life of a human being.
It truly feels like a title that holds depth and universality.
Q4. Was there a particular moment in your life that sparked the idea for this book?
Not any one specific moment but more like a thought or idea that kept growing and becoming stronger and more firm. I had initially thought of putting them out as individual quotes like in a planner or something but then I realised that they were more a collection than individual lines.
Sometimes the strongest ideas are the ones that quietly evolve over time.
Q5. How did you decide on the themes like Power, Love, Wisdom, and Resilience?
I observed that there are some concurrent emotions and characteristics that last as long as life and often our days are an interplay of these. Also as I read the lines I realised there were recurrent themes in them. It took me many months and attempts to finally arrive at these buckets.
That must have been quite a thoughtful and introspective process.
Q6. Which theme in the book do you feel most connected to, and why?
Creativity! It is that one theme that has all the others in it. And also because I love thinking that I am a creative person!
Creativity really does feel like the thread that ties everything together.
Q7. How long did it take you to compile these “little truths”?
The lines or messages have been collected over a few years but to compile them as little truths took a few months.
Years of reflection distilled into months of creation that’s quite a journey.
Q8. Did your writing process involve daily reflections, or were these thoughts captured during specific moments?
Actually, all these lines have been quite random. Just triggered by things I saw, felt, discussed or observed around me and while contemplating them, the mind would come with responses to explain or summarise them. I would quickly note them down wherever I could phone, pieces of paper, voice record etc. so that I don’t forget them.
It’s fascinating how inspiration can strike in the most unexpected moments.
Q9. You mention “intuitive intelligence” can you explain what that means to you?
I think intelligence works at two levels – the conscious and the subconscious. While conscious intelligence which could be a mix of rational thought and survival may come from the mind, the subconscious part is a mix of emptions, intuition and more deep. I call that blend as intuitive intelligence which is a mix of the hidden and the heart.
That’s a profound way to look at intelligence beyond logic, into feeling and intuition.
Q10. Is there one quote in the book that defines the essence of Lifelines?
Not really, each is unique and mutually exclusive so each stands on its own. Each line needs thinking, introspection and feels deep so can’t say that anyone describes Lifelines the book, better.
That makes the book feel like a collection of individual journeys rather than a single narrative.
Q11. How would you describe your journey from manuscript to publication, and how did the support you received along the way shape your overall experience?
Publishing and marketing a book is almost as tough as writing it. It is like throwing your baby out into the woods. But thankfully I had a good team in Papertown and Author’s Nest who were genuinely interested in the book and went out of their way to help me bring it to life. Writing is hard but since it’s a push from within, a drive, you have no choice but to follow that urge. Publishing on the other hand feels external and needs a different kind of expertise so it is good to work with partners who believe in your book.
That’s such an honest and relatable perspective on the publishing journey.
Q12. What’s next for you as an author? Are you planning another quote collection or a different kind of book next?
I have a few book plots in my mind mostly fiction and this will be a new genre for me. So I am reading fiction, trying to understand and train myself for it. Hopefully a couple of books will start forming soon.
That sounds exciting stepping into fiction will open up a whole new creative space.
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