Writing an autobiography is not an easy task. My existence is linked to many others. Do I have a right to reveal the role they played in my life? I checked into a hotel for a couple of days to write peacefully. I luxuriated in the solitude, and the pleasure of being served breakfast in … Continue reading Changing Perspectives
The patient was upset with the psychologist, “This is the tenth session, and I do not see any difference.” “Check the notes that we have both taken. You have discovered several hidden parts of your psyche that drive your behavior.” “I have made conscious efforts to correct the perspectives. Yet, the problem persists.” “As I … Continue reading Vicious Circles
“There is no reason to return home.” “You are depressed. Find a therapist after you land.” “No. I don’t want to live …..” “You are on the borderline. Something could still lift you up there.” SPLASH! He had jumped in the water. Then, the same figure was signalling for a lifeboat to be thrown his … Continue reading Borderline
“WOOOOOW! There is someone in deep meditation inside. Wonder for how many years ….” “This place is built as a tourist attraction. People are paid to sit there for a day.” (140 characters)
His appearance was unkempt, with a faraway look in his eyes, as if he did not belong. It was the prison guard who told me his real identity. I looked again. Did I see a tinge of regret or repentance? Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Students of Shakespearean literature would have seen many … Continue reading The Fallen Pharaoh
FICTION The sensation of flavours released in his mouth was unprecedented. The chef was compelled to review his opinion about his own cooking prowess. Unfortunately, the septuagenarian owner of the diner was illiterate, dumb and deaf. (35 words) COUPLET The treacherous beauty of stuff that make you salivate Soul submerged beneath extra pounds, but … Continue reading Flavors of Life
Today, I consider myself fortunate to meet that fossil strolling around in the park. How I hated the parched skin, baked in the sun, at first sight! She had spent her life working for animal welfare, and working in open farms. She asked for help in taking a stray dog to the vet, and I … Continue reading A Twist of Fate
My childhood friend, Linda was reading aloud from my diary, “The Circle of Life, Circles of Influence ….. why are you so obsessed with circles?” “Their non-linear nature entices me. There is no beginning and no end. It corresponds with the cyclic nature of the economy, seasons and life. The efficiency of wheels demonstrates the … Continue reading Circles
We have reached Week 7, and this pulls me towards the significance of numbers. It is said that it takes 40 days to form a habit. Well, the number varies from 21 to 66 in different beliefs, but I will assume 40. Why? 6 weeks have 42 days, and I have crossed the threshold of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 7
“Look at this bunch of unruly students, and tell me what needs to be done to turn them into decent citizens of the world”, the college principal thundered in the faculty members meeting. “Use the circle of influence in which they live. These kids have grown up online.” “And what are we paid for here?" … Continue reading Fluidity
