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This one is only for my Indian friends who are mourning the loss of an extraordinary human being and the former President of India.  A man of infinite capability Scientist extraordinaire His aspirational ability Inspiring us everywhere His dream in conception singular Of raising India to heights unknown, And making her the “knowledge superpower”, An action pathContinue reading “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam- A Eulogy”

I keep writing about being different, being an iconoclast on this blog, since that is what I want to be. However, I realize that this may not be for everyone, so here I present the opposite point of view: Why should I try to stand apart And deal with the stress of being unique? WhyContinue reading “Merit in mediocrity”

I was the one that always lived for The thrill you get when you explore Something new, beyond your comfort zone Unwrap a mystery, befriend the unknown Throughout my younger years I tried To accumulate experiences in their scope wide Constantly tried to venture into realms new Enjoyed myself thoroughly, regrets I had few Wandered here and thereContinue reading “Comfort of familiarity”

So this post is about my latest (mis)adventures in my new job- using a voice recognition software to document notes for my patients in the new electronic medical records system that requires people to either type (which I am very slow at) or use this software. I am trying to train the software to recognizeContinue reading “Voice recognition software-a nightmare!”

Just to clarify here, I am talking about all the wonderful people I have met in my life with whom I had an instant connection, and not just in a romantic way. In moments of inner reflection,  In the midst of quiet introspection I have thought about them all- The kindred souls that I recall- ThoseContinue reading “Soulmates in my life”

This poem actually describes how I feel at work at times. The perfectionist in me wants to do everything the right way, and efficiently, without cutting corners and trying to satisfy everyone. However, time is limited and I end up compromising somewhere along the way..Full of enthusiasm, energy boundless On all the right notes I startContinue reading “The resolution that does not materialize”

Hopelessly flawed I happen to be A misfit, just odd In the straitjackets of society Do not conform To prevailing norms Cannot reform The way I perform Why can I not be  Like everyone around Blend in perfectly By conformity bound? ** This was my lament Throughout early years The gauche adolescent Not accepted by peers **Continue reading “Blending in”

Lingering expectations Hanging, in the stale air Hiding accusations Both fair and unfair Unspoken words Desires internalized Two separate worlds That seldom collide Under one roof they live But clueless they are Existing in oblivion relative They watch from afar Not understanding how They can communicate But whatever is current, now, Is what has been decreed byContinue reading “Communication barrier”

As I grew up I did not know How I was supposed to go Navigating life’s devious ways Emerge successful through the maze Mentors everywhere I sought If I followed them, so I thought Shape myself along the lines Of their lives, I too could shine.. To mould myself, hard I tried My gut instinctsContinue reading “Unique”

I am Grounded, you are Wanderlust Let us have a debate if you must I am a realist, I live in the present While the drab reality you resent You inhabit a world of fantasy From obligations you try to break free I choose to keep my roots planted I don’t take my home forContinue reading “Debate”

In positive psychology, flow, also known as zone, is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by complete absorption in what one does. -Wikipedia If IContinue reading “The State of “Flow””