Fair, not kind

A hand that protects and gifts flowing abundance cannot be contained by ceilings of clocks and calendars nor compelled to choose one path from two or more   A will that reigns supreme above pettiness and sees the larger good in random acts of fairness not kindness a dream unfulfilled.   Saturday Mix at MLMM

Suffering a seminar

“Now, all of you will do this with me….” gesticulated the public speaker as he made circles in the air with his fingers, and then, punched the air. Similar requests were made at least twenty times during a two hour presentation. “Are you kidding?” silent thought were echoing through the room. “Now, turn back and … Continue reading Suffering a seminar

A day in the life of a bank manager

My boss: How good is your best salesperson if he cannot add value to the book at the end of the financial year? Think about replacing him. A loan applicant: My property offered as collateral is being undervalued. The adjoining plot has been sold at double the rate. Me: The adjoining plot has been purchased … Continue reading A day in the life of a bank manager

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 37

Welcome again, to another round ofmental calisthenics! What is it that generates a sense of familiarity or unfamiliarity? Why do some people take a challenge head on, and others feel safe in their comfort zones? Why do we increase complexity in life with our self-imposed mental blocks? If you wonder what am I rambling about, … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 37

Walls

Prompt picture I saw a clip from a movie on a boxer, Mary Kom, where the protagonist says “Don’t scare me so much, that you end up killing fear.” I see that happening with Gen Z today. Some have too much freedom given by busy, guilt-ridden, aelf-labelled cool parents, and they have not been taught … Continue reading Walls

Soulful conversations

“Your soul is the only constant through cycles of life and death,” the last words from the guru’s discourse resonate through my being. How I would like to turn back and ask, “Have you ever felt your soul being spliced through, with the sharp edges of assumptions, mis-judgements and uncalled for jury verdicts? To plant … Continue reading Soulful conversations

Letting Go

Neily was hooked by the image, as I saw lines of hope, fear and dreams dancing in the unfathomable depth of her dark brown eyes. She wanted it, and yet did not want it. “Letting go is a learned art, a discipline, as we are so used to being bound in self-constructed environs.” I whispered … Continue reading Letting Go

Lingering shadows

I was young. I was romantic, and eagerly looked forward to that perfect union with a soul mate. Getting  obsessed with  your exotic beauty, and the allure of an off-beat relationship came easy. ogres of separation concealed between layers of yet untold stories  Deep inside the corridors of  bonding, reality revealed itself. We were so … Continue reading Lingering shadows