On the Other Side of Pain

The pain that I speak about is about being alone, while speaking on any women oriented subject. Women’s groups go silent if a controversial issue is raised. Some come forward to say that they are in the group for relaxation and entertainment, and horrible things do not happen to everybody. Why talk about it, or … Continue reading On the Other Side of Pain

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 8

Hi, all I guess the challenge is increasing in complexity, but I love the ease with which you handle it. It displays an ability to see your core and react from that point. Encouraging! There are no rules this week. Not that there were many before. I just reproduce an excerpt from a conversation with … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 8

Updating the Map

Our mental maps come from experience, and beliefs ingrained from childhood. I never had an opportunity to question their validity. There was no need to do that. Honesty is a virtue. Nobody thinks about contesting the concept. Why should I? I saw a girl in dishevelled state running across the street. She turned towards the … Continue reading Updating the Map

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 7

We have reached Week 7, and this pulls me towards the significance of numbers. It is said that it takes 40 days to form a habit. Well, the number varies from 21 to 66 in different beliefs, but I will assume 40. Why? 6 weeks have 42 days, and I have crossed the threshold of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 7

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 6

It is Friday again, and this week passed quickly for me. I guess last week’s challenge was tough, but thanks to all of you for making an effort and coming on board. I am still learning, and enjoying the process. I had initially planned to keep this challenge on for 5-10 weeks, but I guess … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 6

Design Codes

“Here, I got it! The product design and manufacturing instructions for this model …. Get going, guys. Production needs to start.” “I managed to get some pieces through a buyback from the market. They do not work. The network cables and modems that we use now are different.” “So, what is the solution?” “Launch a … Continue reading Design Codes

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 5

Welcome to Week 5 of the Exploration Challenge, friends! This week, it was a LinkedIn post that got me going. Those of you who are on the platform, know that short posts on the feed have replaced long-form articles, and the posts of writers other than Influencers are not circulated. A wise friend came out … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 5

Boundaries

Total freedom is a frightening concept for many, for they would not know what to do. We are so used to living in a structure, which defines our boundaries. A film called ‘Lord of the Flies’ by William Golding showed us, what would happen in absence of civilization. The animal instincts totally take over, giving … Continue reading Boundaries

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 4

We are using two pictures this week, as the prompt. We grow up with templated goals on education, career, finances, family, retirement and are happy to achieve those. Is this really what seizes us, does not let us sleep in the night? Or is it something else? THINK. The piece you write can be prose, … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 4