“I wish this had not happened.” “But it has.” She was smoothening imaginary creases on her skirt. “What do you plan to do with the unborn baby? Your children are already in college.” The meowing of the kittens draws our attention. Their mother has just slapped them, as she has a new brood to look … Continue reading Motherhood
I am back from a long vacation and dazed by the changes in the neighbourhood? Is this the same place- 21, Cedar Drive, where I have lived for so many years? The vegetation has changed, and is thicker. It appears that there were some seeder plants, spraying seeds around, and the same have multiplied. It … Continue reading Shrubs around the house
The crash of wave and snap of sail sung to her. It would have been an idyllic state of being, if she knew where she was. But hold on, didn’t the anonymity and being lost add to the charm? She had wanted to get away from everything for so long. And here she was on a … Continue reading Staged
why does it take people so much time to know that life will take its own course without any reason or rhyme? accept obvious, without remorse blaze trails ahead for a long, long time find right slots, and ride your horse if you see Santa riding a sleigh throw pointers homewards, and just move … Continue reading Santa on a Sleigh
The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one’s negative experience is itself a positive experience. paradoxes abound as conscious and subconscious take opposite seats in the ring life is not so much a mystery to be resolved complexities are self-inflicted bring it all together close to … Continue reading Bridging the Gap
Molly looked crestfallen. “What happens when a leader you worship,displays negative behavior.” “Stop worshipping.” “But… “ Unconditioning was clearly not easy for her. “The majesty of a crane lies in its ability to rise up to the challenge. Stooping down or swooping down on anybody other than aggressors earns him no respect.” “I have been … Continue reading The Majesty of Cranes
don’t
work
for me
equations
with all their weird sines
I yearn sign of your approval
don’t
look
for a
footballer
in me – all I want
is a toy train set to play with
I
can
never
master notes
of music – but I
miss the notes of your lullaby
do
not
burden
me with your
expectations, pa –
I can not be as good as you
In response toReena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 36
We had followed the two trolls for several days. It was hard work – resting by day, tracking by night, following them mainly by the noise they made as they pushed through the forest. The native guides were unhappy about the whole thing. They don’t follow trolls, they told us. Trolls can be dangerous and unpredictable.
I have heard this so many times. In fact, there are hardly any reported cases of unprovoked attacks by trolls, either in central Europe or in Scandinavia. They have been known to crush unwary sleepers, but there is no evidence that this behaviour was deliberate.
These trolls were a pair, but they were long past breeding. They moved slowly, and were relatively easy to follow, as they left a swathe of flattened vegetation behind them.
I believe I am one of very few field researchers who can say they witnessed what came next. As…
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Being rooted is wonderful. It gives a sense of belonging. Being strongly rooted is claustrophobic. It obstructs movement. The weight of my ingrained beliefs and thinking models do not help much. The vegetation around me is immobile too, except that lightness allows them to sway with the wind. I am not sure if they enjoy … Continue reading Movement
