A dream cut short left an ache end of a nightmare brought relief. It is the journey that matters not the beginning or end. A shortcut I choose accelerates speed but deprives me of pleasure and pain It is experience that matters not the goals I achieve The final destination marks … Continue reading Circular journeys
Finally, I have decided to continue the Exploration Challenge … The difference If you do not wish to publish personal details, you can change the visibility to Private Post, and keep it as a part of your personal library. The option has been added, only to include more people in the journey, who are weary … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 11
Here is a round-up of last week, with a very BIG THANK YOU to all participants. You not only kept the weekly challenge going, but enriched my life with your perspectives, and a validation of some views that I hold. It was a journey, not a challenge, and the experience will remain with me. Last … Continue reading Weekly Round up of #Week 10
He who invented the law of gravity had not been blessed with the pull from the top. The apple was imbalanced with the weight of tyrannical branches and unthinking leaves. They swayed in obedience to the branch which in turn followed the wind. The trunk acknowledged the wisdom of the roots, but … Continue reading Anti Gravity
CONVERSATION Hostage 1: There is an opening in the wall. Can we escape? Hostage 2: We need to cross the water stream first. Not sure if the forest outside is friendly. How do we get out of there? Hostage 3: Don’t be silly! See how hazy it looks. There is a translucent glass wall covering … Continue reading Adversity
His work was applauded in the media, and he was nominated for an award. He was expected to shine in the ensuing Awards Night. Nobody knew he had created this set for the film, in the darkest hours of his life. Three Line Tales #Week 92
The doctor had advised him a change of place and weather. His son made the required resort bookings for his parents, and saw them off at the airport. After a few days, the son was surprised, “Dad, back early from the vacation?” “Yes. It was driving me further into depression.” “Why? Was the place not … Continue reading Mindsets
It is incredibly peaceful, but lonely out here. There was a purpose to my life, and a purpose to my death. But now what? I always knew that I would reach here someday. Yet, something pulls me back to the people I love. I am not sure if I expressed myself fully. Does my wife … Continue reading Yearnings
He heard confessions from people, and his blood boiled to see the depths human behavior had touched. Neither did he have miraculous healing powers, nor the strength to change the course of events. He could sense his spiritual teachings falling on deaf ears, every day. Sainthood felt like paralytic burden, when he needed to move … Continue reading Sainthood
Yes. She did it on Facebook. She changed her status from Committed to Single. In a few weeks, I saw pictures of her engagement to another guy. I have not been invited to the wedding. But I am here in disguise. I borrowed an invitation card from someone, to gain entry to the venue. I … Continue reading Jilted
