Eerie

“Can you imagine I started my business in this room? I feature in the Fortune 500 list today.” “Your achievements have been lauded by the media. The drooping blades of this ceiling fan tell a different story.” “It could be the humidity and moisture. My office is now located in a prime business location.” “The … Continue reading Eerie

Really?

what happened in that moment was robust and real a little of it faded with time I added my interpretations and revised a few versions the picture is now perfect to suit my story carefully crafted and presented to make a point.   Passage of time and Repetition make new versions feel and appear Robust. … Continue reading Really?

A parallel journey

He could see the place teeming with hungry, young students– his younger self intently watching Norah eat. This was the only joint he could afford, and his hunger was more for Norah’s company, than food. He visualized the young faces mature into adults, settle down in cosy matrimony, raise a lovely daughter ….  it was … Continue reading A parallel journey

Grey horizon

“It is not safe outside. Stay put here …” there was urgency in her voice. I knew what was coming. “What makes you think so?” “Look there”, she pointed towards the open key hole in the door. The door had certainly seen better days. “I see the blue expanse of the sea….” “Shhh…. The giant … Continue reading Grey horizon

Illusions

“The business is spiralling towards success, and all credit goes to this brilliant team here….” The hall was filled with applause, as the baritone reverberated across the audience. I couldn’t help but notice that some smiles on the dais looked decidedly strained. I voiced my doubts in a whisper to my neighbor in the front … Continue reading Illusions

Second Life

“When are we going to have enough money to be on that boat?” Alan was disappointed on being left out of the fun. “How good or bad is the camera phone you borrowed from your brother?” His companion was perhaps, smarter. “Why do you ask?” “Shoot a video, while they are still visible. I will … Continue reading Second Life

Who lives in there?

Do not be too generous a host. Your body is the temple that houses your soul. Take care of what lives in there. Emotions are liquid, emotions are your response to external stimuli, emotions are palpable, emotions are real and tangible as you feel them in your body. The external manifestation of emotions is behavior, … Continue reading Who lives in there?

Cart before the horse

“I need to enrol for that class. Finger speed matters in whatever we do.” My son was taken in the by the fancy ad placed on the front page of newspapers. “Sure, you must join. I just want you to develop other faculties alongside.” “And which ones are those?” “Feet fly either to achieve something, … Continue reading Cart before the horse

Designs

“Wow! The furniture is exquisite….” “Yes. It is an inheritance I cherish.” “Then, why is it placed under the tree? It should be safer inside the house.” “The spirits that once owned it once live on that tree. I wouldn’t want them to enter the house.” I had lost all desire to spend some time … Continue reading Designs

Image Management

“This picture has won you millions of followers. The common people wish for a leader who can fight for a cause, and hold the torch aloft, come what may. It is a dream come true for them.” The sycophant continued eulogizing, “I see a great future. We will only forge ahead….” “Exactly”, interjected the Chief … Continue reading Image Management