ANJALI TANEJA
Singer and Songwriter
“I used to find a lot of peace in playing the piano (my first instrument), and journalling my thoughts so that I could use them to create a song. That process was really cathartic. But lately, I have found that learning how to play the guitar calms me in a way nothing else can. It wasn’t my first instrument, but I love the process of learning new chord progressions that evoke a certain mood. I really enjoy playing the piano because it makes me feel relaxed and sparks song ideas, and the same extends to learning the guitar. The best piece of advice I can offer, to stay balanced, is to try to separate yourself from your thoughts. We are not our thoughts—they are just a product of our habits, and we can implement daily routines or reminders to offset stresses and stay afloat. I would also like to say that nothing is more important than our health and happiness. Life is short, and it is easy to lose sight of that amidst day-to-day stresses. Taking time out to be creative every day will help both your mind and body!”
ANUSHKA NADIA MENON
Photographer
This story is from the March 2021 edition of Cosmopolitan India.
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