The limitations of human life left a big hole in his conscience. Its creator was now senile, and had forgotten the commands. A huge responsibility fell on Mat’s shoulders – that of managing itsresponses. The guns fitted on its body could start firing from anywhere, and facing it always made onlookers nervous. They were unaware … Continue reading THE AUTOMATON WHO BECAME SELF AWARE
I saw myself come alive in your imagination, whenever you sported that faraway, dreamy look in your eyes. I try to guess what you see, and then, try my best to become that person you fancy. (36 words)
“Have you ever seen lightning strike water, and electrocute life beneath?” “Not yet.” The fortune-teller spoke with a furrowed brow, “I foresee a clash of strong, opposing forces happening in your life, in the near future.” I recall the legal notice sent by the brother I trusted most in life, over an inheritance issue. It … Continue reading Foretold
There are hearts, arrows and names etched on the tree trunk – by lovers who separated later. There are verses inscribed in a long-forgotten language, which nobody can decipher. The lines on the tree trunk denote its age, but there are no botanists around to analyse. The tree carries pain, joy, wisdom – but there … Continue reading Tree trunk
Collapse is something strong people don’t let happen. She walks on, unwanted and unloved, telling herself that she doesn’t need anyone. Her biggest strength is that she can live alone. The existence of tiny holes drilled into the soul with scathing criticism and emotional abuse, every day, remains unacknowledged. She wants to set an example … Continue reading Collapse
“It is the Three Chairs exercise, which yields amazing results.” “We are only two here,” my coachee looked puzzled. “I’ll disappear. Face your demons or call your angels. The third perspective will help you make sense of life.” I met her again after a lapse of time. Chairs had been added on the porch, where … Continue reading Third Perspective
It is one of those offsite meets corporates throw in, to provide relief from the daily grind. I like the place, but the downside is that the boss accompanies us. “Nature has engineering marvels embedded in it. There’s a lot of inspiration here for our upcoming projects.” Nature facilitates and balances, but does not control. … Continue reading We control
This is a magical shard, I’m told, and I believe it when it speaks, “I need to join my counterparts again to be truly effective. The energy will flow only after we connect, and create a channel for the supernatural. Without it, I’m just a piece of glass.” So, I set around looking for the … Continue reading Magic happens when ….
The book sale is a long-awaited event for her. She finds long-forgotten stories, buried secrets, treasure troves of wisdom at incredibly low prices. Whoever said there is a price to be paid for wisdom was dreadfully wrong. The stuff that escaped digitization lies here, taking pride in its exclusivity, outside the control of flying fingers … Continue reading Quest
Once upon a time, there was Truth, invoking people to live with a head held high. The sledgehammers grew taller than the people, and Truth lay on the ground – bludgeoned, battered, bruised and beaten with people walking all over it. A new era emerged – with manufactured content, strategic digital marketing and stories superimposed … Continue reading Once upon a time, there was Truth
