Now that I know it

only if I knew an outstretched palm awaiting raindrops would get scorched in the sun I would’ve conquered thirst   only if I knew parasols I held close would be blown by the wind I would’ve built shelters   Only if I knew relationships will fall short of expectations I would’ve invested in myself   … Continue reading Now that I know it

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #105

Welcome to a new capsule of time! We frame seven cycles of the Sun, and call it a week. What if it was longer? Would I be hosting one challenge in a week, or more? Mindless chatter J Let’s jump to the prompt. PROMPT #105 Wistfulness The rules of the game are the same i.e. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #105

Drive the drivers

There is a kind of sacredness about a honest day’s work and the consequent fatigue. Imposed work generates resentment. This state is the result of self-driven activity. earning it justifying existence I fly high The aches and pains are real, and yet so wanted. I could live again for it, but this is only about … Continue reading Drive the drivers

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #104

Here’s another week that promises to be full of creativity and fun. PROMPT  104- LONG AND SHORT OF IT Here’s a rather long paragraph by Jiddu Krishnamurthy.. As one sat in the aeroplane amidst all the noise, smoking and loud talking, most unexpectedly, the sense of immensity and that extraordinary benediction which was felt at … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #104

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #103

Welcome back to another week of inspiration and exploration! PROMPT I have a video for you this week https://aeon.co/videos/strap-in-for-a-delightfully-disorienting-dance-of-humans-going-places If you do not have the patience to watch 6 minutes of it, use the following words as a prompt Delightfully Disorienting Dance The video refers to humans, but you are free to choose nature, music, … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #103

Their rules become your game

The Influence of Social Media The reach of the social media is utilized to project politically motivated opinions and ideologies.to drown the voices of sanity by trolling. To generate user content for the business entities which make their millions through it.To divide the population into manageable chunks, so that they never become a powerful unified … Continue reading Their rules become your game

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #102

Welcome to Week 102! Challenge 101 has been a fascinating one for me. Hats off to the origami artist, Anastasia Elias who created the piece!  And my lavish compliments to all the writers, who added value by creating different themes. I saw the prompt image fading away with every new contribution, and the writer’s mental … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #102

Growing up

life pursues expansion to grow from ends narrow to broader views   excited enthusiastic opening eyes discovering our brilliance in the bright new world   tired witty, but sarcastic weary, but wise we return from eminence longing for old moulds   we outgrew the need to know being better than thou -starting anew https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2019/08/22/reenas-exploration-challenge-101/

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #101

You made my week, friends! A BIG THANK YOU for all the good wishes I received. PROMPT Moving on to this week, here’s an image prompt…. Artist - Anastasia Elias Image Credit: Anastasia Elias The interpretation lies in your imagination. For the device readers which can’t decipher an image, what I see here is a … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #101

Infinity still beckons

I would love to be somewhere there spreading wings tasting the sky smelling the wind cutting through light falling back on earth smoothly, softly like raindrops to gladden minds and hearts Infinity beckons….   Are you the One, God who keeps me earth-bound with no wings aching feet myopic vision shrivelling up claustrophobic in closed … Continue reading Infinity still beckons