Category Archives: musings

Though the narrative was that could do anything you wanted to A number of limitations were placed on you In your naïveté you believed everything you heard You tried to work within those limits, it never occurred To you that the beliefs you had internalized Were holding you back, your potential was not fully realizedContinue reading “Don’t Let the World Hold You Back”

In the face of suffering should you just forget about What has actually happened, should you try to move forward without Acknowledging the tragedy that you face Forget about it and exuberant positivity embrace Of should you allow yourself to feel your pain Mourn your loss, and then find a path towards a future uncertain?Continue reading “From Toxic Positivity to Tragic Optimism”

In the modern style of working, we have meetings endlessly To tackle problems that keep coming up unexpectedly But despite clever solutions I have noticed That the problems themselves continue to persist.. * Many people tackle problems in order to earn Their livelihoods, therefore the truth I have learnt Is that not many are interestedContinue reading “Problem Solving”

Repeatedly I tend to fall in the trap Of thinking I can do it all, I can tap Into an inexhaustible source of energy I think I have an indefatigable spirit within me.. * So I overextend myself without thinking through The ramifications-soon I am struggling to do Justice to everything I’ve spread on myContinue reading “Shattering My Own Myth”

If only I could stem the flow Of time, if only I did know How to have a longer rendezvous With time, not let its sands pass through My hands- if only I could capture in my fist A few moments- if I could make a tryst With time- to spend it in ways thatContinue reading “To Catch Time”

I was running on empty, there was no well of will-power left to tap Ignoring the protests of my mind, I retreated to my bed for a nap.. * I was caught in a complex web that had drained Every ounce of my energy, I was finding it hard to remain Focused on any task,Continue reading “The Life-changing Nap”

The idea of coming home to family has such a universal appeal The notion of going home for the holidays gives you a nostalgic feel You book your travel with eager anticipation You pledge for the festivities your participation You wrap up work during the early part of the week Some quality time with yourContinue reading “Is there no place like home for the holidays?”

Much as I love to travel, I must confess A trait crucial to travel I do not possess And that is patience when there is disruption To the planned itinerary- I still travel under the assumption That flights would to their schedules adhere And a delay in reaching my destination I would not fear ButContinue reading “Ready to fly?”

In the waning years of my life, to what would I aspire? Would I retain my enthusiasm for work or would I wish to retire? * Most of my life has been spent on the hamster wheel I’m in a monogamous relationship with work, I feel It’s not just about making a living, but workContinue reading “Retirement?”

She had been hearing stories about her ancestors throughout Her childhood spent in a bustling household, they were all about The men in the family- their accomplishments, decisions, rigid attitudes That were modeled for the children as positive attributes Each time the stories came up, she had but one question in mind- What forgotten storiesContinue reading “That woman in the family”

Draping a saree, donning a bindi and jewelry traditional Then admiring myself in the mirror is a luxury occasional While dressing up is always fun, this transformation Quenches my soul-this is a celebration Of my heritage, my roots, the vibrant culture of my homeland A reminder of the rich textiles, of intricate craftsmanship grand WhenContinue reading “The Indian Soul”

The glass of happiness is filled up to exactly half of the volume That it can hold, and the half that is empty seems to consume Your thoughts, you wish you could fill it up some more You wish more happiness into the glass you could pour.. Instead, the level starts receding as you continueContinue reading “The glass”