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Perspective

In a lighthearted discussion on plans for the weekend The conversation took a turn when dismissively my friend Said, “Oh, you are rich, you might not care” We left it at that, from her point of view it was fair But my mind wandered to all those times I had heard “Oh you are (rich/Continue reading “Perspective”

Parenting lessons from the Titanic

Reading the story of the Titanic with my son Was for both of us a brand new lesson It was a book written for a preschooler With simple sentences and many pictures Not different from his other books in that sense But it was a story viewed through a very different lens For my fiveContinue reading “Parenting lessons from the Titanic”

When she owned the moment

“I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” – Maya Angelou In a society sharply polarized A distinct bias she always recognized A woman of color, pretty and petite It would have been a considerable feat ToContinue reading “When she owned the moment”

Inner Voice

“Don’t shush your inner voice. It is who you are.”There is the little voice that is housed Inside us, quiet as a church mouse That tries its best, our guardian angel to be Tries to protect us from walking into calamity Holding us back when we are being reckless Cheering us on when we are feckless ThisContinue reading “Inner Voice”

A tale of strength

All seemed lost, her world desolate Benumbed, she watched, as her fate Twisted in a downward spiral Into the abyss of misery; almost surreal Was the way her life’s foundations were shaken Every shred of normalcy had from her been taken Leaving her stuck in a state of limbo No silver lining in sight, noContinue reading “A tale of strength”

Morning Blues

“You get up early in the morning and you work all day. That is the only secret.” Philip Glass I love my profession, in which pride I take I like my job, feel grateful for the money I make Then what is the problem, you might wonder When I say mornings make me want to crawl under TheContinue reading “Morning Blues”

Purpose

I am restless day in day out There doesn’t seem much I can do about My wandering mind, my disquiet soul I go about searching for my role In this world, I am trying to find Somehow, what is it that I am destined To contribute to the world around me What is it thatContinue reading “Purpose”

I am a supermom

All working mothers, I’m reaching out to you We are in the same boat, juggling work and home too Orchestrating lives of our families and our own Pirouetting precariously, afraid of being thrown Out of balance by a mild gust of air One tiny drift from “normal” and beware- The world we have created collapsesContinue reading “I am a supermom”

Losing myself in cities

All cities are mad: but the madness is gallant. All cities are beautiful: but the beauty is grim. -Christopher Morley Cities, small and large, modern and old Cavernous spaces that draw me in their folds Testaments to human ingenuity and art Cities- that draw me in and pull me apart From my myopic sense of identity Into theContinue reading “Losing myself in cities”

Reconnecting

Nothing is more important than reconnecting with your bliss. Nothing is as rich. Nothing is more real. Deepak Chopra. When I looked back at how far I had come Who I had been and who I had become I felt as though I had lost touch With my old self, I felt there was muchContinue reading “Reconnecting”

Comparison

“Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.”- Jon Acuff I know it is pointless and unfair I know that I should not compare Myself with others, but I seem to forget Quite often, inadvertently I seem to set Out to compare my life’s circumstances unique With others, subjecting myself to critique Wallowing in abject miseryContinue reading “Comparison”

Playing Dress-up

Standing before the mirror and playing Dress-up, all the while silently praying For no interruptions from my spouse and son They are in the family room playing games, having fun While this is my guilty pleasure, where I try Every permutation and combination under the sky Of pieces in my wardrobe, jewelry in my closetContinue reading “Playing Dress-up”