“I don’t want an epitaph on my grave.” “Why?” “All my life, I’ve felt misunderstood or not understood by family and friends. I prefer being unremembered rather than being mis-remembered.” “Do you feel your life has been wasted?” My coach instincts are sharpened. There is something in here, which will give a clue to other … Continue reading I don’t want an epitaph
Don’t you remember me? I’ve been on a break. So what? I hope there is no break in memory. There is a break in connectivity, relevance and the lessons I learnt. The major lesson is about trust. ??? There are no second chances for people who betrayed me once. Interludes give an opportunity to look … Continue reading Interludes
She quit the family business to start something of her own. It’s not an easy task. She had always worked in a well-defined structure. The absolute freedom she has now, excites as well as unnerves her. “I saw the angel in the marble, and carved till I set him free”, famously said Michelangelo of his … Continue reading Fire within
A career path that started with ethical hacking has taken a different turn. There’s money, there’s fame (some call it notoriety), and there’s the excitement of doing something which makes people drop their jaws. “Is there a way to turn back?” implores Mom, “It is the path to disaster.” She travels on high roads and … Continue reading Decoding
It was a busy day in office, as the Managing Director was visiting. The premises needed to be spotlessly clean, all reports ready and the housekeeping/secretarial staff on call. I bumped against someone, speeding through the corridor in my new suit and high heels. The gentleman stopped, held my elbow till I regained balance, and … Continue reading Days gone by…
“Splash some green paint on the apple. It is needed for Halloween décor.” “Do a Google search for ‘poisoned apple’ images. You might get better ideas.” “ I don’t like fairy tale themes. Those are repeated everywhere.” The skeleton surprised me on the party evening. “Where did you get this from?” “Somebody’s cupboard.” Am I … Continue reading Skeletons
He appeared on pages that mattered, donated to the right charities, got invited to all prominent do’s. The PR was perfect, more than his business was. But all was not well in La-La land. Debts had been mounting. Financial institutions were not willing to lend any more. Then… newspapers flashed news of his suicide. The … Continue reading Worship
I am the black sheep in the family my mother looks down upon, and humiliates at the drop of a hat. I tried hard to come up to her expectations, and then reached a conclusion that it isn’t necessary. I’m happy to live my life in the way I want. There was a housebreak in … Continue reading Relief
The most peculiar thing happened on the eleventh of November, just as the snow had begun to drift down. The snow assumed a peculiar shape, like a man frozen in snow. Passers-by ventured ahead to rescue him, but the shadow was elusive for their almost frozen hands. An old lady stepped out of the crowd and … Continue reading The Frozen Man
My one-year old slips out again. I hold serious reservations about returning to work, as I run out of the door. Nobody else could manage him. He is merrily playing with puppies in the backyard, as their dog mother keeps an eye firmly on her brood. I see my baby getting excited about a shiny … Continue reading Holding you with many hands
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