Some tragic pains are buried deep inside. It won't surface always but catches me unaware, when I'm lost in my own cries. In moments of solitude, it forms a bond with me. Reminding me of its presence, its depth, and intensity. That pain will never leave… It makes me weep Begging for some solace yet …
Ode to the Beauty of Metaphors in Indian Mythology
As a kid, I used to get lost in my own world while listening to stories. But as I grew up, I found my solace in reading and listening to mythological stories, especially the ones with metaphorical messages. There is something magical about the art of weaving subtle messages within a story. And let me …
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Namaste: The Simple Gesture That Holds Profound Cultural and Spiritual Significance
Namaste - a word so simple yet so powerful. In Sanskrit, it translates to "the divinity in me bows to the divinity in you." The gesture involves lifting both hands from the elbow and joining the palms with the head taking a slight bow. It is a deeply rooted cultural and spiritual practice that goes …
Google Photos: A Pandora’s Box of precious Memories
A flashback to your past, that's what Google Photos do every morning without fail. It is an assurance that someone is there to preserve your precious memories and remind you from time to time. Pic courtesy: freepik Today, as I scrolled through my photos, I was enraptured by the memories they held, and suddenly, I …
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Love in times of Lockdown
Love is a powerful force that can conquer even the most insurmountable obstacles. And in the midst of a pandemic, it is the beacon of hope that keeps us going. This is a true story of my journey in the year 2020, a year that will forever be etched in the history of mankind as …
Add a golden touch of Kintsugi in life
As I sit here, pondering the intricacies of life, I am struck by the remarkable journey that we all undertake. From our earliest moments to the present day, we are a tapestry of experiences, a collection of memories, joys, heartaches, and triumphs that shape and define us. It is easy to focus on the highs …
Juicy Wisdom from a Jolly Hibiscus
The hibiscus plant is somber, and sadness seems to be imprinted on its very existence. I was sad for my little buddy but then my mother said,” Give it some time to adjust, you have just transferred it to a completely new place and environment, take good care and it will be fine in a …
Ikigai: Find it for a blissful life.
Oh boy, another dull day at work. I was as excited as a sloth on a Monday morning. The clock finally struck 6 pm, and I couldn't wait to be out of there. "Yes boss, the file has been sent to the client," I informed my manager before calling it a day. I grabbed my …
The moment of Happiness is now
You are in a restaurant, waiting for your order to arrive. Meanwhile, you just look around. The waiter brings a piping hot plate of sizzler to your adjacent table. It moves past so closely that you can actually smell the incredible aromas. I imagined myself floating behind a cloud of smoke like we see in …
“Gratitude is not a habit; it is a state of being.”
What makes you smile in your thoughts?What makes you remember someone for so long?What makes your heart cry in loneliness?What creates a void and emptiness?What contributes to visual perception?What makes you live through dejection?Memories……. Artificial and human intelligence both possess memory to store and retrieve information but what makes them apart? Emotions… Humans have emotions …
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