School of the Self

“Schooling is imposition of a thought pattern, hence, nobody can claim to be an original”, thundered the guru, “Success lies in choosing the best teacher.” “Is there something called a school of the self?”, arose a meek, soft voice in the audience. “Where is the origin of the self? You have been created from a … Continue reading School of the Self

Facets of darkness

A strange play of light and shadows dominates my life. In the physical world, the courtyard of my house displays varying lengths of shadows, as the sun makes it daily trip. Internally, I move from hope to despair several times in a day, as I coast along with the fictional characters that I create. Influence … Continue reading Facets of darkness

Picnic Pranks

School provides the foundation of knowledge, as well as unconditional joy. We, the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts were on a picnic in the summer vacation. One of the activities was a cooking competition. Tiny pots and other material was provided, and we had to create our own stoves with bricks and firewood. Nine pots … Continue reading Picnic Pranks

White Noise

The jester accidentally dropped his mask, during the performance, and Molly froze in terror. A counsellor had told her, “The sounds in your head have risen to a level, where you can’t hear the fusion. We call it ‘white noise’.” The noise was turning black, as it got spiked with hatred. Life was no longer … Continue reading White Noise