Reena’s Exploration Challenge #91

Welcome again, to enrich this space with your wisdom and talent! PROMPT/THEME OF THE WEEK Reena's Exploration Challenge #91 FOR NEW ENTRANTS Write a post on your blog, and link it up here with a pingback, or copy-paste the blog link in Comments. Tag it Reena’s Exploration Challenge for easy access in the Blog Roll. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #91

Another fairy tale

The hidden booty drew me here after several years. I’m not sure if I’ll find it, or if it has been taken. I stop in my tracks, as I sense several pairs of eyes watching me – ready to tweet my secret deeds to the world. Oh, the cute devils! I might as well befriend … Continue reading Another fairy tale

Not so unusual

I feel rather overdressed, standing under the decorative lights in my wedding finery. The wedding vows have been taken, and the bride is standing with a bag in hand, dressed in a track-suit, ready to leave for her parents’ place. I hear some whispers of enquiry – “Is there something wrong, something that should not … Continue reading Not so unusual

Nothingness

“Is it possible to achieve the state of nothingness in meditation?” The furrowed brow did not spell hope. “I’d prefer to call it restful awareness – just being without expectations or action.” “Why is nothingness so hyped?” “The common method of cleansing negativity, de-addiction is to replace it with something else – thoughts or habits. … Continue reading Nothingness

Draupadi today

"Did Draupadi really not tie her hair for 13 years, till her humiliation was avenged by the Pandavas?" "It doesn’t really matter. She has picked up arms to avenge her own humiliation." "It makes sense. Why depend on those who are subject to political manipulation?" https://only100words.xyz/2019/06/13/three-line-tales-week-176/ P.S. Draupadi is the principal female character in the … Continue reading Draupadi today

Disapproving

disappointment in my mother’s eyes often made me wonder if I’m an anomaly or anachronism   Years later I’m forced to think - was I just ahead of my times or a misunderstood aphorism?   I arrived when a few looked up to and followed me… should I term it admiration or plagiarism? https://onewomansquest.org/2019/06/10/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-52-anomaly/

My revenge

The shrink often feels he should instal a wash-basin near the couch, like the dentists do. People spout so much of venom and bitterness here. I remember he pulled a gun at my mother and said ‘It’s either your daughter or your belongings’…. And my mother walked out of the house holding a three-year old … Continue reading My revenge

Plan B, C and more…

“Ikigai is a beautiful concept, but I could never reach the center. Life is not so well-balanced.” “What is your advice to youngsters choosing a line of work?” “Let your work have a bit of everything that’s you, though all may not be profitable lines. There is always something to soothe, when the markets sting … Continue reading Plan B, C and more…