The monk has travelled across the world in search of meaning of life. Gone are the days when people congregated in an ashram to partake of wisdom… there are umpteen agencies to get him online and share his learnings. The digital marketing campaign lasts 90 days to generate a feeling of emptiness in people, and … Continue reading Nourishment
“I gave up on feeling brave a long time ago.” “How exactly do you feel now?” “I go with the flow. Que Sera Sera….” “And does the surrender infuse a sense of calmness?” “Sometimes, yes…. “ “What makes you surrender?” “I failed in all my attempts to bring about change.” “If you had not failed, … Continue reading Surrender? Not needed…
PROMPT #134 Happy Home Page on FB Image Credit: Happy Home Page on FB As usual, there is no restriction on length or format of the piece. Write a post on your blog, and copy-paste the link here. If you are choosing a pingback, please check if it has worked. There have been instances of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #134
The glimmer at the end of the tunnel is the culmination point. It is the point where stories of different journeys meet and exchange notes. Some find commonalities, and others realize that so much of it was non-existent or irrelevant. Some choose to go back and talk to the path, the branches, the sun and … Continue reading Culmination
It was a comment from Christine Bialcziak on my story, and a request from me that she carry the story ahead, which started this.... She kindly did. Read both parts of the story at https://christinebialczak.com/2020/05/06/continued-from-reena-saxenas-journey-to-irrelevance/ He is on unfamiliar terrain. The assignment is not clearly defined, he is not comfortable with local culture and his … Continue reading A journey to irrelevance (contd)
Skies find their reflection in me Sands become interesting with patterns etched by my movement Fluidity, blendability, transparency … more lies in the depth of my core..... https://only100words.xyz/2020/05/07/three-line-tales-week-223/
He is on unfamiliar terrain. The assignment is not clearly defined, he is not comfortable with local culture and his set of competencies cannot be put to use here. Vaguely, he thought of the celebrity singer who sat near Haji Ali, singing on a harmonium, and had collected twelve bucks for his talent. He used … Continue reading Journey to Irrelevance
We lost two actors within 24 hours, in the last two days. Irrfaan Khan Irrfan Khan His international projects were The Warrior (2001), The Namesake (2006), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), the Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire (2008), New York, I Love You (2009), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Life of Pi (2012), Jurassic World (2015) and Inferno (2016). We lost him to neuro-endocrine tumors in the brain. Rishi Kapoor Rishi Kapoor He … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #133
“The guy lacks basic manners. He extended his hand. I’d like people to maintain their distance.” “In good old days, we shook hands and sometimes even hugged each other.” “Blasphemy!” She was shocked, and stomped her feet as she walked to her bedroom. Thankfully, shoes were taken off at the doorstep. I don’t blame her, … Continue reading Emojis back then…
Was that a knock? Visitors are not expected under the circumstances. Security guards would not let them in. The cops posted outside would have them thrown in quarantine anyway. Dreams dare not enter my rituals of waking and sleeping hours. The lines get blurred. There is no certainty about the future. I woke up in … Continue reading Sanity Redefined
