“The beginning and end are indications of a finite entity. If you see life as a journey from birth to death, it is finite, being a story of the mortal body. But the spirit is not.” “Then, what is the spirit?” “It is intangible, weightless, immeasurable and boundless. It is a part of me, but … Continue reading Conversation
I am surprised by the news that Sunil is migrating to Canada. The IIM topper was grabbed by a company at a fancy package. He had switched jobs twice after that, and appeared to be coasting along on a cushy ride. “I know you made a pile, Sunil, but why Canada? You had some ideas … Continue reading Crossfire
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
Challenge at Imagination without limits - Carpe diem haiku kai This is what I call “experimental haiku” … it tells the story with a minimum of words and that’s what I love to challenge you with. Use the above image to create an experimental haiku. You can submit your haiku now until September 21st 7:00 PM … Continue reading Blocked
Sparkle dust on me Stars in my eyes, till the string is pulled away. Three Line Tales #Week 85
I met a writer who had hired a woman as a muse. The expression that attracted him to her was “You know my limits. I have no limits.” He would give her situations, and ask for her response or strategy, if she had been there. I am sure it gave him tremendous insights, and openings … Continue reading Openings
The book I just finished reading ‘In Other Words’ by Jhumpa Lahiri. The book is about her mental journey in learning Italian, and the efforts to embrace the language as her own. She is an Indian brought up in America, who won the Pulitzer prize for the book, “Interpretation of Maladies”. Her novel “The Namesake” … Continue reading Pathways
Her voice trembled with indignation as she spat out the words, “Draupadi, the Princess of Panchal was gambled away in a game of dice, by her husband, Yudhishthir. The villains of the tale who proceed to strip her, are warned, rebuked and cursed, but not effectively stopped. What remains a mystery in the tale, is … Continue reading ReInterpretations
“The cops have not taken positions. They are casually chatting away. This could never happen in my country. And see those guys clicking away. Social media will be abuzz with pictures of negligence tomorrow.” “Chill, buddy! They are off duty!” “Then, what are they doing here?” “They have never seen such a maverick President before. … Continue reading Rarely ….
I experienced despair for the first time in life, when my baby brother was brought home, despite my ‘strict instructions’ to leave him behind in the maternity ward. A rival was born, along with the emotions of envy and unhappiness. It took years to realize that it was only disappointment. My expectations from my till-then … Continue reading Siblings
