“Schooling is imposition of a thought pattern, hence, nobody can claim to be an original”, thundered the guru, “Success lies in choosing the best teacher.” “Is there something called a school of the self?”, arose a meek, soft voice in the audience. “Where is the origin of the self? You have been created from a … Continue reading School of the Self
“This really fascinates me.” “What? People staying away from work?” “No. It is the only time good people wait for the dark shadows to appear.” (140 characters)
School provides the foundation of knowledge, as well as unconditional joy. We, the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts were on a picnic in the summer vacation. One of the activities was a cooking competition. Tiny pots and other material was provided, and we had to create our own stoves with bricks and firewood. Nine pots … Continue reading Picnic Pranks
The jester accidentally dropped his mask, during the performance, and Molly froze in terror. A counsellor had told her, “The sounds in your head have risen to a level, where you can’t hear the fusion. We call it ‘white noise’.” The noise was turning black, as it got spiked with hatred. Life was no longer … Continue reading White Noise
I saw the barren branches touching the monument, of what once used to be lush, green foliage. The moss depicted years of neglect and non-maintenance. It was an isolated place. I remembered reading somewhere, about the place becoming a hideout for criminals. I thought of the books that I wanted to write, the intellectual legacy … Continue reading Mortality
After the accident, unease grew like a mold in the corners of his mind. The spattering of blood, the sound of the ambulance horn, the Intensive Care Unit and the expressionless faces of the medical team ….. something inside told him that it was the end to all his problems, but he could not feel … Continue reading Unease
The beautician is stumped. How does she enhance the looks of a girl, who is made of moonbeams? But Moonbeam wants to look her best for her debut night. She will eclipse a major part of the Sun tonight, and the world will watch her on that dark blue stage. She will compete with larger, … Continue reading Moonbeam
Do we really live in a simulation? Who controls us? Where are we going to end? Tougher than that, where and when did we start, and who brought us here? He took a keen interest in the subject, and lapped up every theory, article, game and video he could lay his cursor on. He felt … Continue reading Simulated Reality
“Get out of your reverie! Colors mean business.” “Whaaatt?” “Why do you creative types see red so soon? The fabric manufacturers, fashion and textile designers all wait for the colors of the year to be announced. It marks the start of business activity for the next season.” “I assess the client’s personality and lifestyle requirements, … Continue reading Colors mean Business
Every morning, I decide to free myself of the blogging addiction. And here I am, logged in again, carrying my disappointed self into a make-believe world, where voices are heard. Sane voices, by and large, remain unheard. Can we speak in a language that the insane understand? Write compelling stories, use popular media like videos … Continue reading Do you hear me?
