Welcome to a poetic week! Poetry touches the soul, and has the power to impact thoughts and lives. Only a writer can appreciate the craft of making poetry whatever it is – be it a game of rhyme, syllables, structure, choice of words or a free flow of thoughts. I’ve chosen two short pieces of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #108
others-centredness desire to communicate need for approval internal compass astray gaps with self -- unbridgeable can I take a break? a space to be just myself touch deep truths within then find a ground to connect with you- but on my own terms I look for your core untouched by imposed wisdom … Continue reading Unbridgeable
Most of us are crossing over from one season to another, in different parts of the world. Some may travel to other parts of the globe to escape the harshness in one. It is nice and predictable. It keeps us busy preparing for the next course of action, and yet another. What happens when we … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #107
Newcomb’s Pradox A paradoxical game between two players, one of whom can predict the actions of the other. My take I sought sanctuary in silence to escape predictiveness of your words -ringing like an outdated cassette on auto-replay mode I sought solace in becoming a stranger once again to escape the burden of knowing … Continue reading Paradoxical
Welcome to a space beyond the Equinox, where equality becomes a myth again! If the Sun and Moon are not equal, can day and night be? The strength of the stars and power of perception gain importance here. It is all a matter of underlying meaning and perspectives. PROMPT 106 Our theme this week is … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #106
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
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
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
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
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
