Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.
One mildly overthought post at a time.
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This essay is adapted from the introduction I presented at Rialto/Griffioen for a screening of Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light. I had the privilege of introducing the film and wanted to offer the audience a few ideas to carry with them into the screening: about women and the…
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Naz and its detractors: A response by Jordan Osserman
Originally posted on KAFILA – COLLECTIVE EXPLORATIONS SINCE 2006: Guest Post by Jordan Osserman Amidst the outcry of queer rage and mourning against the Supreme…
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The dancing moth
I have been mulling over the relevance of people and opinions. And, I turned to the cosmos to give me a sign as to what…
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Georgia
There is always so much more to read. I find myself in conversations: “No, I haven’t read that.” The prospect is thrilling and worrying. There…
● About Me
Hi, I’m Amrita—the voice behind Diligent Candy. I’m a writer, educator, and quiet rebel drawn to slow living, thoughtful words, and mildly overthinking everything. This blog is my corner of the internet where intellect meets whimsy, and where I explore the sweet spots between scholarship, simplicity, and joy.
