Reena’s Xploration Challenge #279

Welcome back, after a serene week! 🙂 serenity-innate powerof knowing yourabilityand right time toexercise it-glorious Sunwill be aglowfor five billionyears or so - henceserenity PROMPT #279 You don't really have to go far for this? Or do you have to? Prompt words are Was that really me? There is no restriction on format of the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #279

Nirvana

How many times will I travel across the globe, cross frontiers of time and yet get nowhere? Each moment offers an incredible opportunity to learn and enrich myself, and yet find me let it go – unaware of the immense potential of what I hold. Life may nor may not be a full circle, and … Continue reading Nirvana

Vincent Van Gogh

Van Gogh created 864 oil paintings, 1300+ water colours and 900+ drawings. He sold only one painting during his lifetime. The word “self-driven” acquires new meaning with this story. Did he ever think about return on investment? The story of his life may be inspirational, but is not a happy tale. I perceive few reasons for his … Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh

Corruption

If eradicating corruption becomes more difficult than eradicating disease, we need to admit that moral fibre of the ruling class is weak, and the resistance of a formerly healthy society low. Is there a medicine for supercilious minds that believe they can bind the people to their rules forever? Because the punishment for protest is … Continue reading Corruption

Identity Theft

"I’m afraid, Your Honour, the defendant has developed brain fog. We need to re-verify all data provided including his date and place of birth and places in which he lived." "That’s an unusual request, Mr. Prosecutor…" "Yes, because the case is unusual. Mr. Xerxes claims that he has never visited London. He is unable to … Continue reading Identity Theft

Dramatically Different

They are penalized for driving into forbidden territory. The sky does not like intruders. It’s already bent at the horizon with the weight of planetary motion, and satellites only serve to increase the load. There was no concept of building capacity when the drama started with a bang, and has not stopped ever since. It’s … Continue reading Dramatically Different

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Welcome back! PROMPT #278 I like to be lazy at times. So, I used an AI image generator to generate an image from the words SERENE SUN Feel free to use either the image or the words as your muse for the week. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

If you don’t do politics ….

The diplomat with an unblemished record retires today, and the auditorium reverberates with eulogies and high praise. Some people conjecture he will soon enter politics. “But what do you think he has been doing so far? It ain’t easy keeping so many stakeholders happy”, whispers a detractor, “If you don’t do politics, politics will do … Continue reading If you don’t do politics ….

Spring reigns forever

“Manifestation felt like a big joke, till I started painting wishes on walls. Each brick shares a dream and conspires with the universe to make it true.” A cryptic message from Linda accompanies the picture. “What’s your dream?” “Living in the garden of hope, where spring reigns forever. Flowers never wilt, leaves never fall.” “Who … Continue reading Spring reigns forever

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Welcome back! PROMPT #278 I've chosen a few unusual words to serve as a fillip to your imagination. Finifugal Adjective: hating endings; someone who prolongs saying goodbye for as long as possible. Meraki Adjective: to do something with soul, passion, or love.  Stellify Verb: to turn into a star.  Librocubicularist Noun: a person who reads … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278