Life in a glass bowl

“I admire the conviction you have in yourself, Vivian, like how you just keep going, not taking cognisance of obstacles placed in your path. May I ask what is the source of that strength?” “I did not know till a hypnotherapy session brought back a memory, where I’d picked up a chit from a blue … Continue reading Life in a glass bowl

Shift

“People come into your life for a reason or a season….” She was reading this poem for the 46th time, yet not finding answers to her silent question, addressed to the Universe and the energies which manifested it in the real world. How could any person or situation change so drastically, defying all rules of … Continue reading Shift

Connectedness

The patriarch of the house has passed  away, but there are just three people in attendance at the funeral. His children could not make it for the last rites, since flights are not operational between the countries where they reside. The eldest son is shedding a silent tear, as he watches the funeral on Zoom. … Continue reading Connectedness

Dreams

'If I had to give one reason why brain science fascinates me so much, it is dreams." "All of us dream, but don’t really remember all the weirdness." "You nail it, when you say weirdness. Dreams are complex movies created by remnants of passing thoughts, images, memories, but we have no control on how those … Continue reading Dreams

Silver Jubilee

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Presence

Photo by Tomas Ryant on Pexels.com His eyes are on her hands, as she performs certain chores around the room, and occasionally, he interjects, “Handle it carefully, you’re not doing it right.” She happens to be discussing an article she read, but probably, her thought process is of no interest to her. She is never … Continue reading Presence

Invisible goddesses

The drama next door is considered worth watching, where a recently widowed woman is seen suspended behind a powerful stream of words, “Don’t underestimate my pent-up rage and hatred of 30 years, against the patriarchal system. In every lifetime, you will encounter a Durga or Kali with a Trishul to shred your puny ego into … Continue reading Invisible goddesses

Rivalry

Photo by Gratisography on Pexels.com “Can you believe how these two brothers castigated each other in the past …. the younger one was always called a parasite leeching on his parents?” “Yeah, but the parents willed their entire property to these two arch rivals,  leaving out the other two.” “Strange and unfair for the parents … Continue reading Rivalry

Disclaimer

"There is chaos on Earth, due to a tiny organism which multiplies on its own?" "Who sent it there?" "Reports say it is indigenous, not imported from any other planet." "Then they’ll know how to develop an antidote for it." "The speed of destruction is higher, antidotes are not perfect, and many more will die … Continue reading Disclaimer

Connection

“Why are these five publications not echoing our stance on burning topics? Only fear and greed will keep people on your side - where have you failed that they still stand on isolated platforms…” the Boss is furious, not used to facing failure or opposition. It is only a matter of time before this fury … Continue reading Connection