“Have you heard the story where Truth and Lies go for a swim in a pond? Lies jumps out and disappears wearing Truth’s clothes. Since then, Lies masquerade as Truth all over, and Truth is too embarrassed to come out of the pond.” “What makes you think of the parable now?” “Well, I met Truth … Continue reading Meeting Truth
The headlines scream a top actress is quitting the film industry. Filmmakers have earned billions just by having her oomph painted on billboards. Reporters throng to ask her if the failure of her last movie has sparked the decision. Her cryptic answer is “Picking up the worst in me, and matching it to people’s expectations … Continue reading Matching up
“It’s a strange city. Why would anyone hang shoes up there?” “Get used to being in a city of high achievers. The shoes are left behind by people who fly away to meet their lofty goals.” “And they want their shoes to be available on dropping down from gorgeous heights?’ “No. We keep those as … Continue reading Marketing
“Where were all the advocates of mercy when I was bullied into submission? The bosses were well aware of my capability, but their insecurity rode above acknowledgement. They feared a take-over if I was not crushed. Manacled by an outdated ethics, I preferred to leave the arena. And soon realized … good is not the … Continue reading No Mercy
“The paints have different textures, so they won’t blend,” my friend looks hassled as she struggles with her brushes and an old canvas for trials. “Are you trying to invent a new art form, without a different set of tools?” “Not really, just that I couldn’t find the colors I needed in the same brand.” … Continue reading Harmony
“I’d like to know more about the residents of the palace. It feels like every carefully placed stone has a story to tell.” The guide looked at her with misty eyes, her voice choked. “It was a city, not just a palace. Each stone speaks of dreams destroyed, to appease the ego of palace residents.” … Continue reading Remnants
Walking in those recesses in the catacomb brings a sense of peace. She has lost awareness of time, of being bound by calendars and clocks. She had read somewhere that spirits walk between us, and we should let them be. They inhabit the same world as us. Can there be a common plane to connect? … Continue reading Catacomb
The morning starts with an Ashley Brilliant quote for me, “I may not be totally perfect, but parts of me are excellent”. I wonder if the Maker is bad at design, and committed awful mistakes in putting me together. The world expected a better version, but is compelled to tolerate me, and keeps expressing its … Continue reading Cocktail
I don’t know why people think the past is romantic. Why do they revel in reunions or visit historical monuments? The past wants a voice in the present, but forgets it has already lived its present. Now it needs to let others live out their present. The present peeks into the past, only to be … Continue reading Past
It’s election time. Freebies flow down the gutter. Every candidate offers something, and for once, the voters have a right to accept or reject. “Why did you pick up that scholarship, son?” “It will help my career, unlike the other things you’ll consume.” “The money is not enough to pay for the entire course.” “It … Continue reading A piece of scarce pie – one at a time
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