Autumnal Equinox

The equinox always baffles me. It announces the beginning of a new season by declaring that black and white, good and evil, day and night, will always coexist in equal measure. The two sides play games, chasing and overtaking one another, creating illusions of victory and defeat and drawing minds to jump to conclusions. Ultimately, … Continue reading Autumnal Equinox

Figured out

“Just when I think I have it all figured out, fate drops a bomb”. “My strategy is different. My goals are the answers I’d like to have, and then I frame questions in line with them. It’s not easy. I work hard, but get everything  in the right slot  in the end.” “No wonder you … Continue reading Figured out

Conspiratorial Whispers

Conspiracy theories amount to fear-mongering. Fear weakens resistance. Gullible masses believe that the theorists are saviours and willingly do their bidding. Business and advertising join politics in the game. Insurance is sold by instilling fear or stirring emotions about the well-being of kin. Companies selling children’s products largely encash the insecurity of parents.  Content factories … Continue reading Conspiratorial Whispers

Self-sufficiency

“Project complexity is the perfect counterfoil to showcase one’s ability,” she said, drawing a sharp question from her coach about who the goal-setter or challenge creator is. She  clutched onto the chair  in her search for words, then mumbled, “I believe in setting goals for myself.” “Choosing the toughest path shows an effort to prove … Continue reading Self-sufficiency

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #348

Welcome back! PROMPT #348 We have an image prompt this week. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  We will not include any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or hurts ordinary sensibilities. This needs … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #348

Friday Faithfuls – Tree of Life

Life on this planet is complex, or so it seems. We are aware of three planes – aerial, terrestrial and aquatic, but there could be so much more beneath the surface or above the visible blue expanse of the sky. Can we claim to lay down concrete theories with limited knowledge? Space travel will lend … Continue reading Friday Faithfuls – Tree of Life

The Soul City

The city is ancient with modern buildings. The secret lies in the roads that pass through it. Lifetimes have traversed through the lanes, adding their inputs, which only made the city stronger. It takes pride in its indestructibility. Neither war nor natural disasters can destroy it. This city just renews itself in a new garb. … Continue reading The Soul City

Two Feet

two feetleft and rightcompelled to alignto reach a destinationcarrying the same person divergent mindsetscannot dissolve differencesbut find common goals-reasons strong enoughto come togetherreach an agreement,compromise and discuss-if they carry the same missionon weary shoulders if not,they are freeto go their own wayunlike the feetcontrolled bya single mindset OLN #369 at dVerse

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #347

Welcome back! The pre-Halloween Horror elicited brilliant entries in the last week. I was taken in by the shortest and longest one. Eugenia GAMES WE PLAY mask or masquerade intended for me or you questioning myself Aishwarya at kittysverses i’m a connoisseur of time,the ifs and buts could wait for another dayidle moments that require … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #347

Nexus

The National Head of Human Resources, responsible for overseeing the human resource management of the entire organisation, is perplexed by the number of resignations and transfer requests from a particular branch—the reason quoted by all points in the same direction. Shocked by the situation, the National Head immediately calls the Regional Head for an explanation. … Continue reading Nexus