Gerd Altmann at Pixabay “Dr. Diana, did you seek permission from the clients before hypnotising them, as per professional ethics?” “They are not sane enough to decide for themselves, but benefit from the treatment given.” “I understand you wrote “Fairies on the menu tonight” in the invite for Dinner with Diana, and dressed as a … Continue reading Nested
Dinner with Diana on Fridays was a ritual, inmates of the asylum had always followed …. some had to be wheeled in by attendants, in a semi-conscious state after medication, but they were all present. ‘You know what, the shots aren’t as bad as you think, and I like the way they put me in … Continue reading In a trance
She came every Thursday, dressed in a shade of blue matching her eyes and her straight, long, auburn tresses burnt the consciousness of all participants there. “I’m fit enough to leave the asylum”, declared a confident-looking young man. “Good to know that, and I’ll bid you goodbye after you have undergone the mandatory tests.” “I … Continue reading Confusion
I see people praying around me, but not for me. My flame wavers, but there is no protection from gusty winds and unseasonal rains. They derive hope from me, but do not recognise the agony within. Colour bursts are captured in two-dimensional images, circulated and glorified, but the depth of my existence remains unexplored. I … Continue reading Afterglow
Six Sentence Stories I take a bow to the deafening applause on the “Film Maker of the Year” Award. The acceptance speech was rehearsed several times, but I find myself swirling in a sea of emotions, seeing the myriad expressions around me. “It is all about editing skills,” I say, “different clips from different lives … Continue reading Story-tellers
They paid the bill, and moved out after a satisfying meal. He looked lost, turning back again and again, and for no perceptible reason - she feared losing him. Theirs was an intense, volatile and cross-cultural relationship which had survived the last two years. “I hope you are not thinking about going back home.” “Nope, … Continue reading Pointers
I remember being first to question the logic of ‘laid down’ rules and structures, right since childhood. The foundation of a rebellious life was being laid, and it created discomfort all around, especially with family elders, and bosses in the later part of life. It has not worked well for me, as I see ‘obedient’ … Continue reading Irony
“I don’t know how to interpret your composure - indifference or strength?,” she looked perturbed, just as she always reacted. “It’s just composure, nothing more or less,” I make a bold assumption that she will understand, “When I started my journey as a life coach, I was not prepared for the boutique of emotions and … Continue reading Black Swan
“It was never meant to be an equal world. Paucity of resources created inequality amongst competing tribes, and we invented power.” The young assistant eagerly types his bytes in her device. The celebrated anthropologist does not know his words are worth a fortune, especially after that trip with the ruler of the land. “Did you … Continue reading Power
“Right and wrong are such subjective terms. Stop your crusade, and get real…” The venom in my own child’s voice is shocking, but I gather myself again. “…. your religion and morality buddies won’t be around when you need them.” Nor are you, I silently think, but explicitly say, “It is not about buddies or … Continue reading Right or wrong?
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