Relevance

I know my purpose of life is fulfilled, when the statue in the temple speaks to me. I’ve been meditating here for a decade now. “Thank you, God! I lived for this day.” “I lived thousands of years ago, and did certain things relevant to those times. I’m remembered for those, but the context has … Continue reading Relevance

Intelligence

“I’d advise you to test cognitive ability before hiring, rather than emotional intelligence. EI has been the most overrated concept of the last two decades.” “I’d want to assess just one skill.” “What’s that?” barked the boss. “To know if a highly charged situation needs a breakwater or a dam. The rest can be managed … Continue reading Intelligence

How do you choose to look at it?

“There is an incredibly beautiful universe out there – the kind you have only dreamt about. And it will be yours soon enough …..” “How much do we have to pay?” yelled an enthusiastic young lad from the back rows. “It is free.” “Then there is a catch somewhere. What is the hidden cost?” said … Continue reading How do you choose to look at it?

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #65

PROMPT FOR THIS WEEK  FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS There is no restriction on the format or the length of the piece. It just has to be your reflection on the prompt from the core. Write a post on your blog, and link it up with here with a pingback, or copy-paste the blog link in … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #65

Lake of Frozen Shadows

“What are these red and blue reflections on the surface of the lake?” “This is the Lake of Frozen Shadows. It is believed that some divine souls once sailed on the lake, but never returned. Images of their shadows are frozen on the surface.” “Can we go boating to have a closer look?” “Boating is … Continue reading Lake of Frozen Shadows

Vanishing species

A wildlife photographer captured the beauty of the tiger’s graceful leap in the air. There is considerable rage amongst conservationists on her state-sponsored killing. She killed humans, but only to defend her cubs. A few days later, the cubs were found in a forest and ‘rescued’ by human beings. There is speculation that they could … Continue reading Vanishing species

Balance sheets

“Only accountants know why goodwill is assigned money value on a balance sheet.” “Every smart businessperson and fraudster knows. It is a cover for the bad times, when a scam is exposed. People cannot digest things, which go against their beliefs, even if those are true, and shirk it off as somebody’s vested interest.” “Well… … Continue reading Balance sheets

JSW Prompt 11-20-2018

She turned back to look at the building which had been her alma mater. She had attended the convocation ceremony with her parents. A sophomore had blossomed into a scholar here, and now she had to find her way in the world outside. Soon, the institution was caught in the whirlpool of the #MeToo movement. … Continue reading JSW Prompt 11-20-2018

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #64

Welcome to a festive season! It is the time for us to go home, or welcome people home. Or just find that place within ourselves we can call home.  There are some people who induce that feeling in us of being home. There are times ideas come home to us – as if they never … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #64

Who watches TV?

“Watch where your adspend is going, guys… Who watches television in the digital era?” “Who reads newspapers? But getting at least one copy is a habit households have not given up, and millions are spent on print ads. Similarly, every house needs a TV set to fill up the digital silence, and moving images/sounds program … Continue reading Who watches TV?