Other side of Nothing

The human mind is an extremely busy place, managing a traffic of fifty thousand thoughts per day. Meditation gurus teach about being - rather than thinking or doing, but most of us are unable to silence the busy-ness of the brain. Darkness is seen as pregnant, concealing something from sight. We fear blankness or nothingness … Continue reading Other side of Nothing

Accept your guilt

I see the rawness of your base instincts splashed all over – in homes, relationships, streets and respectable institutions. I have subjugated myself to suit your needs because I was misguided about my status in different equations. Bestiality is ingrained in you, because nobody told you it is criminal, and a backlash is possible. I … Continue reading Accept your guilt

History repeats, but how?

I am on the next leg of my journey, driving into a place, where another journey to greatness began – in 1809. Two centuries and a decade later, I wonder if his life lessons would be applicable to my quest in life. The world has changed, and so have expectations. Where do I set the … Continue reading History repeats, but how?

Uranian climes

There is a spring in my step – but not yet. It is a hope I nurtured for this time of the year. March marks the onset of summer here – the time of putting away winter clothes, making changes in the house to meet oncoming sultriness, planning lighter menus for dinner. But this year … Continue reading Uranian climes

Moving on

This day was summer when the sun shone, and biting winter when clouds overtook the sky, a tumultuous mix of seasons in the span of an afternoon. I enjoyed my morning walk today, as the Sun greeted me. I wonder if the Moon is on a monthly break today, or is unable to see me. There … Continue reading Moving on

Extended Marvel

I carry forward Eugenia's cinquains. Eugenia says naturethe wildernessshe secures and pardonswhat’s more, the earth’s dispositionmarvel§ the earthterra firmashe provides and shelterswhat’s more, a place to live and thrivemarvel My extension human minds pride themselves on conquering the unconquerable – Maker’s Marvel!   backlash happens, but late generations disappear before they see results of deeds Marvel? … Continue reading Extended Marvel