Paid Posts : Blogging As A Way of Giving Back

If you’ve been reading Everyday Gyaan for a while, you’ll know the kind of things I generally write about. Life, relationships, authenticity, gratitude, faith, books, the little things that make us pause and think. Occasionally, a personal story, a reflection or something I’ve been trying to make sense of. I’m giving you a heads up, if notice something a little different here. I’m now accepting paid posts on Everyday Gyaan. So if you find something that seems unrelated to my usual themes, you should not be surprised.

Some of these posts may not necessarily fit into the themes I usually explore here. They may not be the kind of content I would ordinarily choose to write about or share. And yet, I’ve decided to make room for them.

Why Paid Posts?

Because I have a larger purpose in mind. I want to use this little space on the internet to do a little good beyond the words I write.

All the proceeds from these paid posts will go towards three causes that matter deeply to me.

1. Supporting students who need a helping hand

There are students who are bright, determined and eager to learn but struggle to afford their education. Sometimes, the difference between continuing their studies and giving up is as basic as being able to pay their fees or buy the books they need. I’d like to help individual students facing these difficulties.

2. Caring for the dogs who live on our streets

This one is particularly close to my heart. Street dogs need food, medicines and, sometimes, more expensive interventions such as surgeries. They have no one to advocate for them except those of us willing to notice their suffering and do something about it. I’d like to contribute towards their care and well-being.

3. Supporting young people who are raising their voices

Young people who dare to question, protest and stand up against the current establishment deserve support. Their voices matter, and I want to contribute towards helping fund their efforts. In times when speaking up can come at a cost, solidarity matters.

Does this change what Everyday Gyaan is about?

Certainly not. The heart of Everyday Gyaan remains the same. I’ll continue writing about the things that interest me, the lessons life offers, the questions that stay with me and the small discoveries that make ordinary days meaningful.

I retain the right to accept or decline submissions. I will not be entertaining links that lead to sales of drugs, tobacco, alchohol or any kind of medication. Also no gaming or gambling links. Accepting a paid post does not mean that I necessarily endorse every product, service or viewpoint featured in it. My editorial independence remains important to me.

If this little corner of the internet can help a student stay in school, put food in a hungry dog’s bowl, pay for a much-needed surgery or support a young person trying to make their voice heard, I’ll consider it worthwhile.