There is something about going against the stream. It takes overconfidence, smugness, a couldn’t-care-less or know-all attitude. Or it could take a very high level of self-confidence, and conviction in the path one takes. These two mind-sets are often confused for the another. The world does not get it right. But that is what the … Continue reading Against the stream
It was the Mumbai Chowpatty again – the place where I had loved and lost. Angela was a tourist from Scotland, who was fascinated by my commitment to social entrepreneurship. She had gone out of way to support my endeavors, and helped in getting funds from other countries. She left, never to return. Perhaps, it … Continue reading Ripples in Time
I am at the sweetest spot in life – a place where I can learn from mistakes of the past, to build a better future. It is called the Present. It is full of memories, regrets and hopes. The past appears to be a boulder that has rolled down the valley, which is visible, but … Continue reading Unhinged
My life is ruled by past, present, future hands on clocks and calendars. Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge
The past and future are overlapping layers on time machines pinning you to a slot on rotating wheels of Time Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge #35 Image: sampaints.com
Son! Date the girl you love amidst nature, for true bonding and heart-warming conversations. I’ve seen underbellies of malls n multiplexes…. (140 characters) Inspired by Kat Myrman at Twittering Tales #31
The prompt The response “Don’t worry! One can destroy people, things and concepts, while leaving them intact.” “I can see that. You just promote an antithesis.” “You are getting it. Paint a thick coat of black over a white surface. I did nothing to peel out the white, but it has no chance of showing … Continue reading Riding on a wheel
It will take more than a miracle to save you Karma is a bitch! Hope for redemption, miracles on my shoulders drive my followers. I pulled miracles out of thin air to impress But who will save me? I save miracles from being discredited Show them their power! Hope for miracles will save a lot … Continue reading Mind-sets
They viewed with disdain his red clothes and long dread locks Is this salvation? He rejected fame and wealth to live in ashrams. The world conjectured about failed relationships, professional setbacks, not knowing what drove him there what makes a man give it up? And then, he returned The search had still not … Continue reading The Sanyasi
“Make this presentation in the board meeting, and get your fifteen minutes under the sun.” “You will be the best man/maid-of-honor at my wedding. And I have offended many who wanted to be there.” “Your idea has been selected for implementation.” “I hear a lot of good things about you.” This was called acknowledgement, recognition … Continue reading Be the Brand
