The Gift Of A New Beginning

Friends, December is still here. Within the excitement, enticement, and ecstasy of the season come deep feelings of joy, empathy, and kindness. Even as I write these words, I can see Santa smiling, that twinkle in his eyes saying, “Well received.” For wasn't this what he actually intended to gift? Now, a sincere wish to … Continue reading The Gift Of A New Beginning →

Part I — The Heart and the Mind

My heart is full, but alas! Words refuse to spill, For it's not me to empty the heart, but to ease the mind. What do you say, dear friend? Ok — I’m taking a break for a while.Zzzz... zzzz... Meditating, I fall asleep. Why does this never happen when it’s actually time to sleep? Here … Continue reading Part I — The Heart and the Mind →

Happy Evolution.

Do I start with the customary “Happy Diwali and Happy New Year,” as expected?The countless messages compel me to return the wishes — but I’m sorry, they won’t be heartfelt. The first step towards my evolution is this: I will no longer say or do things merely for the sake of convention.Even though I returned … Continue reading Happy Evolution. →

The Power Of Surrender

Something I wanted to share. Strange but true, how do you reach where you are? Is it by chance, or choice? The suffering of mankind is unkind, But it reflects that, truly, we are all of the same kind. Esteemed or not, wise or a fool, it does not distinguish, However, the powerful one can’t … Continue reading The Power Of Surrender →

The Spell Of Life- Have we spelt it right?

The question is, “Have we spelt life right?”How will one know? Ask yourself: Are you under life’s spell, or is life under yours? Under Life’s Spell Excitement. Anxiety. Hurry. Flurry.The race to win. The achiever.The one always busy, doing “productive” work, running all day lest age catch up and bring everything to a grinding halt. … Continue reading The Spell Of Life- Have we spelt it right? →

Precipice to a fall

What’s up, Deepu? Are you done? I was tempted to say yes, and I almost did. But then I asked myself, “Where’s your grit”? Not liking the question, I barked back, “Oh shut up, will you, and then realised I was only contradicting myself. So now, “ An aspiration rose at the helm of desperation. … Continue reading Precipice to a fall →

Those Guts in the Gut

Those Guts in the Gut I ask myself one day:Where are your guts, the ones you had yesterday?Did you lose them along the way?Or tuck them away, preserved for another day?Or worse still, did you think you never had them? No, that cannot be—Guts are the visa to enter this Earth. Then came a voice … Continue reading Those Guts in the Gut →

No Words To Say..

My heart reached out to say, It’s a wonderful day, Immediately, the mind retaliated by saying, It’s a challenging day. Undaunted, the heart said, “Relax, my friend, enjoy the cup of coffee, and blend, With its enticing aroma and exotic taste, The mind just wanted to up it and said, “You don’t know the dangers … Continue reading No Words To Say.. →

The Blank Page

An interesting, strange aspect I recently discovered was that everything fits in as it should. However, human intelligence connives and plans, shifting things out of gear and making life uncertain and dubious. Reflecting on this, my doorbell rang, and as I opened it, I was pleasantly surprised to see Janet. Janet is my writer friend, … Continue reading The Blank Page →

And It’s Mother’s Day Again…

And as I wish you mothers out there, I hail you all to question yourselves - Is that it? Is this all we mothers want? The sweet nothings, the choicest gifts, the fantastic hand-written/hand-made cards, the accomplishments, the laurels which come with motherhood. Is that all there is to being a mother? Is this all … Continue reading And It’s Mother’s Day Again… →