(I just completed five hundred posts on this blog..) I started this blog just for a lark I had no desire to make a mark Was searching for an outlet for self-expression, And as reading blogs had been an obsession I decided to take the plunge and start- My aim was to write about anything close toContinue reading “A Time to Celebrate”
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Writer’s block
I dream of sitting by the side Of a tranquil lake, its expanse wide Stretching to the horizon Its waters resplendent in the sun Writing in my journal, with inspiration Derived from the picturesque location Surely the landscape’s sublime beauty Would spur me to pen soulful poetry Maybe I would strike a creative goldmine AndContinue reading “Writer’s block”
The Book I Read
“Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be.” So I read a book and tears sprung The story touched me, the words just stung Somewhere, in between the pages, somehow Somewhere, between the beginning and now I had entered the world the author had portrayed From the realm of reality IContinue reading “The Book I Read”
Words..
“What passes without being put into words, without being transformed and, in a certain sense, purified by the crucible of writing, has no meaning for me. Only words that endure seem real.” From: In Other Words- by Jhumpa Lahiri When I find myself stumbling through life without direction When I feel detached, and need toContinue reading “Words..”
A devoted pupil of life
“If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same”- Rudyard Kipling, If There was a time when I thought that I Was successful, I was soaring high In my own abilities, I was overconfident Unable to realize the true extent Of my skills, the world was myContinue reading “A devoted pupil of life”
Travel theme: Enlightened
“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.” The Enlightened Ruler- This is a pillar from Emperor Akbar’s tomb in Sikandra, which depicts symbols of all major religions. He promoted religious tolerance in India. Enlightening young minds- Inside the Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, US Honoring the enlightened- Inside the Nobel Peace Prize Museum, OsloContinue reading “Travel theme: Enlightened”
What would it take to make you happy?
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life”- Omar Khayyam What would it take, my inner voice whispered to me For you to be content, be happy- Let’s make a list and some items cross out For instance, money it is not, without a doubt, Is it your career, focused that you are? No, IContinue reading “What would it take to make you happy?”
The Break
“There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” -Alan CohenRunning through life at a maddening pace Sleep-deprived, spending days in a haze With ample assistance from caffeine And stress pumping out adrenaline I sashayed from one project to another Juggling my career and being a mother AndContinue reading “The Break”
Comfort Zone
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”- Neale Donald Walsch It’s quite easy, is it not To go with the flow, without a thought Live your life in a fashion predictable Following a routine is practical Saves time in a world fast-paced Helps you stay ahead in the race You are most productiveContinue reading “Comfort Zone”
Create something beautiful
To find some meaning in every single day To keep the creeping blues at bay There is something that I have found Not a mantra earth-shattering or profound It is to create something beautiful each day With your hands and your mind, in your own way We all have talents, evident, or waiting to beContinue reading “Create something beautiful”
To be a story-teller
As long as I can remember A secret wish have I harbored To be a story-teller in some way Reach out to people every day Tell tales built on pure imagination Or recount true stories of different nations Somewhere in my heart I want a vocation Which would let me indulge in this passion AContinue reading “To be a story-teller”
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”
Passion...unbridled 