I’m an earthling.
I’m not human. I’m not brown, black or white. I’m not Indian, Middle-Eastern, British or American. I’m not Hindu, Muslim or Christian. I’m not Democrat or Republican. I’m not heterosexual or homosexual. I’m not man or woman. I’m not warm-blooded, mammal or vertebrate.
Imprisonment.
We are all systematically indoctrinated from birth. By the time we develop critical thinking skills, it’s too darn late. We’re fully entrenched in our deep-seated values, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes and prejudices – endearingly referred to as wisdom or our maker’s way.
We then spend the rest of our lives fervently pushing our ideology onto others, and ourselves! We consider it our duty to tell others if, and how, they should live their lives. And therein lies the secret to the root of mankind’s pain, suffering and unhappiness – “wisdom” that’s been accepted without question.
We conform to this wisdom because of our innate desire to be accepted and validated by society, even if it’s unjust or makes us unhappy. On the other hand, we want to explore our individuality; we wrestle with wanting to cut the strings from living the puppet life.
To break free, we must unlearn what we have learned. And have the audacity to redefine our social constructs. Then comes arguably the most painful part – act and live on our newly defined terms. That takes balls. Like really big, gargantuan balls. How big are yours?
Everything as we know it. We are here to challenge the system and structures that are inherently designed to work against our own well-being. What you do with the aha’s is your journey. May the force be with you.
Good to know.
Brands promoting sustainable consumerism. An oxymoron!!! Putting sugar on shit doesn’t make it a brownie.
Who throws a big party before willingly committing to life in prison? Having said that, I am proud and supportive that gay marriage is legalized in the United States. Every person has the equal right to be miserable.
Tax exemption.
What screws us up the most in life is the picture in our head of how it’s supposed to be. Undo these pictures and Bob’s your uncle.
We heal ourselves of the wounds that ache within us.
To understand why we can’t live and let live.
So does Mary Poppins!
Rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic.
Have Sex, Not Kids. (S)nip the problem in the bud.
Your perception.
A hard on over gear ain’t gonna satisfy.
Focus on composition instead.
Subjective. Dare to have your own opinion.
The things you own end up owning you – Fight Club
Hell. Every day of the week and twice on Sunday baby!
Thanos (Duh), Yoda, Alan Watts, Ricky Gervais, George Carlin, Jane Goodall, Ali G, Sacha Baron Cohen, Dave Chappelle, Wade Wilson, Loki and Thor.
Asha was born in India, raised in Oman, and lived in London before settling in the U.S. Her multi-continent, multi-cultural, global experience was a clear predecessor that fed her insatiable curiosity – and the inspiration for her defining Twizted voice.
As a rare breed, she’s truly mastered the art of metamorphosis in body, mind and soul. In her first adult incarnation she graduated Magna Cum Laude from ASU and pursued a vibrant career in the hospitality industry. Then, she grew new wings. Ever intrepid and intrigued by the unknown, she launched and helped grow a thriving e-Commerce technology company with her business partner, proving herself as an entrepreneur and demonstrating both the skills and resolve required of a woman intent on succeeding in a male-dominated industry.
In 2014, she boldly stepped into uncharted territories again, starting a new venture, Twizted Myrtle, in pursuit of her undeniable thirst to confront and create consequential social change. Few understood why she would leave behind a burgeoning e-Commerce business that served marquee clients like Amazon, Samsonite, Viacom, Pokémon, Red Bull, Taylor Swift and other household names – all during the pinnacle of a successful career.
The impetus for leaving the traditional business world for a less conventional path was intensely personal; a deafening voice and inimitable force inside her told Asha that she needed to contribute to the world in a very personal and life-changing way. Asha found herself in the throes of depression and new depths of loneliness. She was acutely aware her “success” was empty. Like many, she had lost her soul in the daily grind of chasing unhappiness.
Ironically, during this time, her depression revealed spiritual clarity; it connected her to the struggles of others who face the same suffocating walls of relenting darkness. Photography became a sacred respite that unleashed a strident voice; like a caged tiger set free, she could never again return to the confined existence dictated by society.
Twizted Myrtle became the multi-pronged platform to confront social issues that we’ve been plagued with for centuries. To break free from these vicious circles, she challenges what we accept, without question, as “wisdom,” and our conventional way of thinking through artistic means – provocative writings, thought-jarring podcasts and captivating photography.
Bringing a refreshing curiosity with the unique empathy of a true global citizen, she speaks with an open mind and unfiltered honesty on a host of issues where most would fear to tread. Her work compels us to see and think differently to help unlock our mindsets from self-imposed limitations. In doing so, she seeks to help people break free from the invisible chains that enslave us as oblivious prisoners.
For just $3 a month, your support keeps Twizted Myrtle alive and roaring. If my content enriches your life or rattles your cage, consider becoming an ally.
For just $3 a month, your support keeps Twizted Myrtle alive and roaring. If my content enriches your life or rattles your cage, consider becoming an ally.
Asha was born in India, raised in Oman, and lived in London before settling in the U.S. Her multi-continent, multi-cultural, global experience was a clear predecessor that fed her insatiable curiosity – and the inspiration for her defining Twizted voice.
As a rare breed, she’s truly mastered the art of metamorphosis in body, mind and soul. In her first adult incarnation she graduated Magna Cum Laude from ASU and pursued a vibrant career in the hospitality industry. Then, she grew new wings. Ever intrepid and intrigued by the unknown, she launched and helped grow a thriving e-Commerce technology company with her business partner, proving herself as an entrepreneur and demonstrating both the skills and resolve required of a woman intent on succeeding in a male-dominated industry.
In 2014, she boldly stepped into uncharted territories again, starting a new venture, Twizted Myrtle, in pursuit of her undeniable thirst to confront and create consequential social change. Few understood why she would leave behind a burgeoning e-Commerce business that served marquee clients like Amazon, Samsonite, Viacom, Pokémon, Red Bull, Taylor Swift and other household names – all during the pinnacle of a successful career.
The impetus for leaving the traditional business world for a less conventional path was intensely personal; a deafening voice and inimitable force inside her told Asha that she needed to contribute to the world in a very personal and life-changing way. Asha found herself in the throes of depression and new depths of loneliness. She was acutely aware her “success” was empty. Like many, she had lost her soul in the daily grind of chasing unhappiness.
Ironically, during this time, her depression revealed spiritual clarity; it connected her to the struggles of others who face the same suffocating walls of relenting darkness. Photography became a sacred respite that unleashed a strident voice; like a caged tiger set free, she could never again return to the confined existence dictated by society.
Twizted Myrtle became the multi-pronged platform to confront social issues that we’ve been plagued with for centuries. To break free from these vicious circles, she challenges what we accept, without question, as “wisdom,” and our conventional way of thinking through artistic means – provocative writings, thought-jarring podcasts and captivating photography.
Bringing a refreshing curiosity with the unique empathy of a true global citizen, she speaks with an open mind and unfiltered honesty on a host of issues where most would fear to tread. Her work compels us to see and think differently to help unlock our mindsets from self-imposed limitations. In doing so, she seeks to help people break free from the invisible chains that enslave us as oblivious prisoners.