Who Are You?

If someone asks me, “Who are you?”, what should my answer be?

Hmm...

I am not who I think I am.
I am not who you think I am.
I am who I think you think I am.

Recently, through social media and literature, I came across something very peculiar. At first, I did not think much about it. But the more I saw it, the more I began to believe it.

Say, listeners (readers), have you ever heard about the Rule of Three?

The rule says that at any given moment in life, a single individual can only give attention to three main things.

Yes, only three things.

So I ask myself again:

Who are you?

Well, I am a 24-year-old corporate mazdoor who gives one of his attention points to his job. Out of the remaining two, one goes to my hobby of learning guitar, and the other, as you can see, goes to writing blogs.

To be honest, I do more than that. I try to stay in shape with some physical activity. I read novels to pass the time. Sometimes I even warm my hands on a gas stove and eat something delicious.

But with all of that listed above, how can one say they only pay attention to three things?

To test this rule, I started listing my daily life. And to my surprise, I noticed a pattern: on the days I did more than three things, I felt mentally exhausted.

Well, it made me sleep like a potato, but I was still exhausted.

On most days, though, I usually do only three things.

One day, I am a guitarist.
Another day, I am a blogger.
As a kid, I was an anime guy.
On some days, I am my family’s IT guy.
On other days, I am a gym bro.

Here is the truth: at any given time, I can be any one of these guys, but I cannot be all of them at once.

So do not try to be all of you at once. Just choose any three for a day.

I will start following the Rule of Three from now on.

If you choose to do the same, let me know in the comments how it went.

So this fool takes his leave by saying:

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night to however, whatever, and wherever you are, my listeners (readers).

Why So Serious?

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night to whoever, whatever, and wherever you are.

While sitting in the endless files of the internet, I noticed something: it has been two or three months since I wrote a single blog. That made me stop and think.

Why haven’t I written anything?

This question made this fool think about things.

What is the exact reason this is happening?

And since this fool is a curious one, I had to go and find the answer. So I started a journey into my own mind. Wandering through the tunnels of memory and a lot of hidden knowledge, I searched for an answer.

And voila — the answer was right in front of me.

It was a simple question:

“Why so serious?”
(Batman reference)

For the last few weeks, many things have been happening. There has been a rise of cockroaches, the world seems to be going upside down, and the stock market is going down and down… and so on. So many things have been going on.

This fool got serious. Very serious.

And now I have only one choice to counteract all this seriousness: I have to become silly again.

Many times, with everything going around us, we stop being ourselves and start becoming more serious and serious and serious. And to be fair, it is not always easy to notice when that happens.

But at this moment in life, it becomes very important to ask ourselves that simple question from the Batman movie:

“Why so serious?”
(Batman reference)

And to answer that question, we must become silly again.

Start doing the random little things that make you feel like yourself.

Go on a trek. Go for a bike ride around the city. Draw something funny you've always wanted to draw. Or write your own blog and write that favourite Batman line — “Why so serious?” — again and again.

Because the choice of what you want to do is always in your own mind and your own hands.

Why so serious?

Lastly, this fool asks for forgiveness from his followers, as this fool has not written a single blog for the past few months. I hope you will have forgiveness in your heart to give to me.

And I end today’s blog by saying the favorite line from the favorite Batman movie:

“Why so serious?”
(Batman reference)

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A Fool with a Guitar: Next Step

A Fool with a Guitar

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night to whomever, wherever, and whatever you are.

It has been a long time since we talked about music, so I have decided to make sure that by the end of this blog, you will know how to sing and play a song.

Previously, we talked about the grammar of music—music theory, the Sa Re Ga, the Do Re Mi, what tabs are, and what chords are. As an introduction, that was great, but now it is time to put one foot forward and take the next step.

Chords

A chord is created when you play multiple notes simultaneously. In the case of a guitar, we can play up to 6 notes at the same time. But the thing you need to remember is that we do not always have to play all 6 notes. Sometimes, the best sound is generated when we play just the right amount of notes together—that is, 3.

Let us take an example from our last blog:

C Major Chord

On a guitar, it’s played by placing your index finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.

Note: On a guitar, frets are the horizontal spaces, and strings are counted from the 1st string (the thinnest) to the 6th string (the thickest).

Usually, to play a C chord, we gently rest our thumb against the 6th string without pressing it, so that the 6th string does not make any sound. Then we strum, meaning we play the bottom 5 strings.

Strum means sliding your other hand down across the strings.

As a beginner, this is the best thing you can do. It will build the necessary muscle strength in your fingers and improve your rhythm coordination. It is also the fastest way to play a song.

But just in case you are a fool like me, who likes to change things up for better results—or in this case, a better sound—you can try to play only 3 notes. You can pluck them all together, or play one, then the next, then the middle one. (In the guitar world, this magic is called fingerpicking).

For most songs, there are 4 chords played in a loop, with one or two different chords added in between.

Here are some examples of famous chord sets:

• G – D – Em – C (Pop Rock)
• C – G – Am – F (Most Common)
• D – A – Bm – G (Classic)

For the song I am going to teach you today, we will need this set: G – Em – C – D.

G Major Chord

To play the G chord: Place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string, your index finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string. Strum all six strings for a full-sounding G major.

E Minor Chord (Em)

To play the Em chord: Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string and your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string, leaving all other strings open. Strum all six strings to produce the E minor sound.

To play the C chord: We already mastered this one above!

D Major Chord

To play the D chord: Place your index finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string. Strum only the top four strings for a clear D major tone.

For the strumming pattern, you have to play your strumming hand down across the strings 4 times. Just think: Down - Down - Down - Down (or D-D-D-D).

Perfect by Ed Sheeran

Here is the first verse of the song Perfect by Ed Sheeran. Just play 4 Down-strums for every chord you see!

[Intro]
G

[Verse 1]
          G        Em
I found a love for me
              C                            D
Darling, just dive right in, and follow my lead
                G          Em
Well, I found a girl beautiful and sweet
        C                                     D
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

[Pre-Chorus]
                                G
Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
            Em                      C                G  D
Not knowing what it was, I will not give you up this time
             G                           Em
Darling just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
            C                     D
And in your eyes you're holding mine

[Chorus]
      Em   C             G          D              Em
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
C                G     D                Em
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favourite song
          C                G                 D              Em
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
         C                G        D          G
But you heard it, darling you look perfect tonight

The fool will be back with more such curious topics. Follow the Instagram channel (@the_fools_inquiry) for timely updates.

Let me know if you want the PDF of the full song down in the comments section.

This fool takes his leave...

The Heartbreak

Good day to all. Today, this fool got an unrequested urge to write—because of an epiphany that arrived just minutes ago.

It happened while I was scrolling through an Instagram reel. The reel explored the idea that heartbreak makes people more creative, more poetic—using the movie Rockstar as its proof. Two people in the reel: one playing a melody on a guitar, the other speaking in a deep voice about how heartbreak makes people more determined… more driven… more serious about their life goals… their dream.

And there I was—outside that digital window held in my hand—this curious fool thinking: This feels familiar.

But then another thought struck me: I’ve never been in love with someone… so how can my heart break?

I was curious to my core.

“How can I relate to this word so much, yet have no memory of living it?”

With not-so-trembling hands, I woke up my phone (as if it wasn’t already awake), and searched:

“What are the causes of heartbreak?”

And oh… I learned something new.

Let me ask you, my listeners (readers): have you heard about Broken Heart Syndrome?

Yes—this sorcerer who performs the magic of life has given heartbreak a name.

Here’s the quick summary that this fool gathered while reading those pages of medical grimoire:

Common causes of heartbreak:

• Romantic disruption: breakups, unrequited love, divorce, infidelity.
• Grief and loss: the death of a loved one (partner, family member, friend… even a pet).
• Acute stressful events: terrible news, accidents, being a victim of a crime.
• Physical stressors: intense pain, surgery, severe illness.
• Positive but intense stress: sudden joy or shock (yes, even that).
• Other life shifts: losing a job, losing a home, watching a loved one’s health decline.

And while reading… this fool realised something quietly painful:

I have been heartbroken countless times.

You might not believe me, but I have felt this feeling every time I’ve written these blog posts. I’m literally breaking my heart (and maybe my soul) to give you these tiny gems—and still, none of you comment.

Ouch.

But jokes aside—I do have vivid memories of heartbreak, even if I didn’t call it that back then.

I remember one clearly.

It was May—two or three years ago—my last day of college. The last paper of the last semester had just ended. I packed my bag, walked down the stairs, reunited with my friend, and we were discussing the exam as if it were the most important thing in the universe.

As we were about to cross the main gate… the feeling struck out of nowhere.

Shortness of breath. An irregular heartbeat. A heaviness that didn’t have words. At that time, I didn’t know what it was.

Well, now I know what I might call it.

Tonight, this fool has quenched his curiosity. Tonight, I can sleep in peace.

This was my story of heartbreak.

Now I’m curious to read yours.

Share it in the comments—or DM me on Instagram: @the_fools_inquiry.

Good night, my listeners (readers).

Stay curious.

 

A Fool with a Guitar

In my old blog, I wrote about how music should be felt. Looking back at that time, I can truly say I was a fool. A long time has passed since then—many things have changed, some gained and some lost, and a whole year has gone by. But still, I can proudly say: I AM STILL A FOOL.

Along this timeline, this fool became fascinated by a curious box with six strings. He played with it daily, exploring its mysteries until the moment came to seek wisdom from the mystical magic of the Internet.

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight to however, whoever, and wherever you are. Today, this fool will not give you lessons on guitar—he's still figuring things out himself. But he will share the discoveries he's made along the way.

(Sound: dan dadaan dadaan)

Before anything else, I wish all my readers:

A WARM, Healthy, and Curious Happy New Year!!!

Previously on Fool's Inquiry

Music is a language which needs to be felt.(link)

Present Day: From Feeling to Creating

Yes, to listen to music, feeling is enough. But what about creating it? How can someone conjure music with their own two hands?

It's not that easy.

As I said before, music is a language, and every language has its own grammar. To learn music, to create music, you must learn its grammar: Music Theory.

Understanding Music Theory

According to Western music, music consists of 12 notes that repeat in cycles across all octaves. Think of these as the complete alphabet of sound:

7 Natural Notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B
(In solfège: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti)
(In Indian classical: Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni)

5 Accidental Notes: These exist between most natural notes

• As sharps (♯): C♯, D♯, F♯, G♯, A♯ (when the sound comes after a natural note)
• As flats (♭): D♭, E♭, G♭, A♭, B♭ (when the sound comes before a natural note)

These 12 notes form the chromatic scale—the complete palette of sounds available on any musical instrument, whether it's a piano or a box with six strings.

For those who haven't figured it out yet, that box with six strings is a guitar. (Ha ha ha, so foolish!)

The Guitar Fretboard: Where Theory Meets Reality

On a guitar, these 12 notes are laid out across the fretboard in half-step intervals. Each fret represents one half-step up in pitch. When you reach the 12th fret, the cycle repeats—the same notes appear again, just one octave higher.

This pattern continues across all six strings, creating a map of musical possibilities beneath your fingertips.

From Notes to Music

Tabs vs. Chords: Let's clear up the confusion.

Tablature (or "tab") is a system of notation that tells you exactly which frets to press on which strings. It's like a roadmap showing you the precise route to play.

A chord, on the other hand, is created when you play multiple notes simultaneously—typically three or more notes that harmonize together. When you strum a C major chord, you're actually playing the notes C, E, and G at the same time.

The Path Forward

So, can you play any song now? Well... almost.

You'll need to learn:

• Where chord shapes are positioned on the fretboard
• How to transition smoothly between chords
• Strumming patterns and rhythm
• Proper guitar posture and hand position

Is it easy? Not really. But here's the secret: every guitarist started exactly where you are now—as a fool with a guitar, curious enough to begin.

Once you've explored these fundamentals and can navigate your way through songs with confidence, you can call yourself a guitarist. But the real magic happens when you stop worrying about labels and simply play.

The journey from feeling music to creating it is long, but every note you play is a step forward. And sometimes, being a fool is exactly what you need to be—foolish enough to try, foolish enough to fail, and foolish enough to keep going anyway.

This fool is still learning. This fool is still playing. And this fool wouldn't have it any other way.

🧙‍♂️ The Magic Known as Internet

By The Curious Fool

The Fool's Dream

The lazy fool, while sleeping, dreams of a world with no technology. A place where people fly without gear, conjure water from thin air—pure magic.
Boom. The Fool strikes his eyes open, fascinated.
He looks beside him and asks the Curious One:
Fool: "Is there any magic in our world?!"
Curious One (chuckling): "Of course there is. One such magic is 
                                 used by you every single day.
Fool: "What! What is this magic?"
Curious One: "It is the magic known as... The Internet."

(The Fool falls into deep thought...)

The Fool Who Thought Too Much

By The Curious Fool

“Wow, a whole month has passed…”
And I was thinking — thinking about the thinking itself.

The Fool asked the Curious One,

“How do people think?”

A great question indeed. Has it ever happened to you — you’re deep in thought about a problem, get distracted for a moment, and suddenly realise… the answer was obvious all along?

I’ve had those moments — the sheer foolish brilliance of my thoughts often makes me laugh.

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The Way We See the World

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight —
to whoever, wherever, and however you are.

Today, I’ve been thinking about how we see, feel, and perceive the world — and how two people looking at the same thing might live in completely different realities.

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 The Famous Blender Question

Imagine you’re shrunk to the size of a coin and tossed into a blender. It turns on in one minute. What do you do?

The Fool answers first:

“I’ll just lie flat and wait till it malfunctions.”

A clever answer indeed!
But if you’re even a little curious, you’d ask — why stop at one answer? Let’s peek into other minds:

#The Athlete:

“I’d climb the blender walls — use every crack to escape!”

#The Biologist:

“With a brain that tiny, we might not even think the next thought!”

#The Physicist / Marvel Fan:

“I’d jump out like Ant-Man and save the world!”

Each one sees the same problem differently — and that’s thinking.

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 From the Mind of The Curious Fool...

"A Foolish Experiment in Perspective"

From the above passage of Q&As, you must have gotten an idea — or at least a spark.
If you’re curious (and I know you are), try this little thought experiment yourself, and share your experience down below in the comment section 

Now, at this very moment in time and space — while you’re reading this wonderfully foolish article written by an even more handsome fool — I want you to try something unusual.
Look at yourself.

Not through a mirror.
Not through a selfie camera.
But from the third-person perspective.

To make it easier, imagine this
-- A bird flying gently above your head...
-- Your cat is sitting on the corner of your bed...
-- Or maybe (if you’re feeling brave) that closet ghost quietly peeking from the cupboard...

Can you see yourself now?
Perfect. That’s Part One — seeing you from outside you.

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Part Two – Through Someone Else’s Eyes

Now let’s level it up.
Remember something specific that happened today — maybe you were talking to someone, running to catch a train, playing football or chess, or even just scrolling endlessly through your phone.

Now pick one person who was there in that moment — a friend, a stranger, anyone — and see yourself from their point of view.

Don’t overthink what they were thinking.
Just imagine what the world looked like to them as they looked at you.
What do you notice? How do you look? How do you sound?

Maybe you’ll realise how differently others might see the same moment that felt so ordinary to you.

If you’ve done this sincerely, you might be feeling something shifting — a strange lightness in your mind, or that gentle click when a new thought forms.
That’s your brain stretching its perspective.

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Part Three – Through Nobody’s Eyes, as Somebody Else

So far, you’ve seen yourself through nobody’s eyes, then through somebody’s eyes.

Now, you’re going to look at nobody through the eyes of somebody.

For clarity — pick a historical or fictional person.
Don’t worry, I won’t give examples this time

Imagine seeing the world as they would — the colours, the sounds, the thoughts, the emotions.
Walk through your own world using their mind.

What do you see now?
Something strange?
Something true?
Something you’ve never thought of before?

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And with that, we — The Curious Fool — end this little exercise with a simple reminder:

“Don’t overthink it... But think it through.”