Draupadi

For those not familiar with the story Draupadi was a princess married to five brothers (the personality of each symbolized a certain value), because their mother uttered the words “Share whatever you’ve got today.” She was humiliated in court with a stripping attempt, and where her husbands did not come to her rescue. The incident … Continue reading Draupadi

Ecstasy

ordinary is what defines extraordinary   festivals and feasts -happy breaks -being ecstatic to be savoured and remembered   we need to return at some point -not let it become an addiction -not let it become Ecstasy https://amanpan.com/2019/04/22/brewnspew-cafe-april-22-2019/

Heaven on Earth

angels that bark lick and love -define devotion -lay #loyaltygoals -challenge religions to understand selfless living -teach humans unconditional love   the more the merrier on my tour to heaven without dying I’ll live for them let them rule my mortal existence with immortal love https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/04/23/photo-challenge-260/

AI

“I don’t know if he brings wisdom from the universe, or is a student on a research project. But we have a lot to learn from each other.” “The first lesson you need to learn is not to let the other rule. It’s ok to be a subject of research, not an object to serve.” … Continue reading AI

A choice and a right

I wonder about the hidden message behind the inventor of gravity creating defiant forces   -trees that grow -organisms that swim -birds that fly -clouds that float, and choose their time to meet the Earth   to rise is a choice a right we can’t forego https://dversepoets.com/2019/04/22/quadrille-78-rise/

Fads

“Yoga stresses on the importance of standing upside down. It brings the blood flow to the brain.” "It also gives a different perspective on the world, bringing certain things into sharper focus. My banking trainer taught me to tally signatures by holding the cheque upside down. It reveals the slants and pressure points of the … Continue reading Fads

Transparent

He yapped incessantly about the new house he bought, expensive gifts he surprised his wife with, and the freshly engineered net-worth statement he submitted to the bank for a business loan. I did not look impressed. Actually, I tried my best to, but my disapproval of his inefficiency, his corrupt and womanizing ways showed through. … Continue reading Transparent

It’s a choice

“Gender roles are assigned based on biology. A man cannot give birth.” “Sure! But he can raise a child.” “Why did the caveman not do it? There must have been a reason.” “They had no feeding bottles and breast pumps. We live in a different age.” “Is that your condition for marriage?” “Marriage is a … Continue reading It’s a choice

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #83

Welcome again, and always to this space, which has become sacred to me! You may not see it in the same manner. And why should you? Each of us has our own unique perspective on the world and its interesting contents. PROMPT Picture Perspective FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS There is no restriction on the length … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #83