Category Archives: musings

I wish I could change my chronotype And learn to wake up early, given the hype That rising early in the morning seems to receive Success comes to those who get up early, it is believed.. * The merit in rising early I realize Going to bed early and waking up early seems wise ButContinue reading “Early to rise?”

I daydream for hours, in the futile hope that I would find An idea that would in a Eureka moment come to my mind An idea so compelling that it would motivate me to write An entire manuscript without having to fight The writer’s block which has thwarted my progress in the past In itsContinue reading “Looking for an idea”

The idea of asking for advice or help I entertain When burnout seems to loom, and my exhausted brain An actionable plan cannot figure out I want to look for help, but am filled with doubt- Would I actually find the support that I desire Or would a reputation for being weak I acquire? *Continue reading “Agony Aunt”

What would you grab if you had to evacuate In an emergency, in a frenzied state Suspecting that everything you leave behind On your return, charred to ash you might find.. * The question which should be hypothetical Tragically, became overwhelmingly real For Angelenos many of whom had possessions abundant Making it harder to decideContinue reading “What would you take with you?”

You think numbers tell the actual story but that is not true Numbers can be presented in a way to mislead people too.. * When you see a percent value exceptionally high Find the denominator before you begin to rely On that attractive number- if the denominator is small Your percentage would be high; intoContinue reading “Numbers lie..”

One of the biggest problems in my life I’ve identified Is that from childhood I’ve seen busyness being glorified This hinders my ability to rest when I need Results in a schedule that tends to exceed Available time, so that busy I can stay Whether it is at work or at play.. * Busyness wornContinue reading “Busyness Glorified”

Throughout millennia most problems have been solved By addition of an innovative product or idea, but to resolve Most problems in daily life it appears we need Not to add but subtract various things indeed.. * If trouble getting good sleep is a major issue Subtracting time on electronic devices is what one should doContinue reading “Subtract to Add Value”

(As the LA fires continue to rage, losses are mounting- for those with opulent mansions and the homeless Ephemeral, transient, impermanent Gone up in flames in an instant Charred remains of the dreams that stood Majestically in an opulent neighborhood Only memories remain to reminisce and rebuild The life that was once with soaring ambitionContinue reading “Gone up in flames…”

One of the most prominent aspects of immigration Is the lifelong process of assimilation.. * In the beginning there is a lot to imbibe You are motivated because that’s the only way to survive You start with the language and the laws of the land Gradually social norms and customs you being to understand YouContinue reading “Assimilation in my adopted nation”

These days it is easier to get disappointed as tourists to places picturesque Because the vistas before you are not quite what you expect Before your visit, innumerable pictures you have already checked out Taken by expert photographers on perfect days, the ones without A cloud in the sky, and most likely enhanced These daysContinue reading “Disappointed Tourists”

A sea of flames An inferno Watching in despair The conflagrations grow Homes and hopes All dashed Entire neighborhoods Turned to ash Evacuated Never to return Precious assets To the ground burn The Santa Ana winds Fanning the fires Air thick with smoke A situation dire Like a bombed war zone Swathes of land charredContinue reading “Mourning the Los Angeles Wildfires”

(I am talking about pain medications available over the counter such as ibuprofen/motrin/aleve etc and not opioids, though towards the end I do allude to the addictive potential of pain medications and that refers to opioids.) It hurts, and I would rate my pain as six out of ten In the throes of pain thereContinue reading “To alleviate pain…”