Me and my thoughts

Swetha pressed the silent button for the seventh time. She sighed and looked at the number again. She just needed to compose her thoughts before answering the call. When the phone rang again, she clicked the auto message button. The reasons that were listed did not match her emotions. Everything was bland and general. She laughed to herself about the irony about how it matched her relationship. How did it get here? She wondered. Swetha, Swetha, Nisha’s voice broke her thoughts. Which world are you? She tugged her roughly. She looked at her friend without giving a reply. They were not in that kind of a relationship. They were office colleagues who worked together, had fun and yet did not share any personal information. Swetha wondered if she could put words to her emotions. She sensed something was wrong but did not know how to explain it. They walked to the canteen for their dose of caffeine. Coffee had the power to break the monotony of the day. They filled their glasses and moved to...

Death is seen as the ultimate move in the mortal world. This is considered as a win or a loss depends on the person. All humans beings have a knowledge of death. We all understand that we will have to leave some day. However, the inevitability does not affect us until we are sick or sad. There are so many philosophies and speculations regarding life and death. All of us are haunted by this question every time we think about death. Though we might not ask this aloud, we still wonder. Who will cry when I die? The general assumption is that our family and friends. Maybe even the people whose life we have touched. What is the real situation? The day we die, people we know would weep their eyes out. After we are cremated, the friends will sigh and go on with their lives. In a month or two, the extended family will blame it on fate or will of God and move one. Our family might miss us our little longer based on our importance and value. In a year, they will miss us but the actual grievi...

What matters most in life? We concentrate on so many trivial elements We spend our energy in accomplishing it We strain and stress about it This could be simple like a relationship Or complicated as a pimple We worry so much about beauty We try every cream available Or at least the ones we could afford Our appearance matters so much We sometimes forgot about the person within us We forget that Eunoia matter A beautiful thinking and a well mind

We all view life as a complicated process Every decision is made with a careful screening process We prepare a huge list of pros and cons We think, consider and think We fear of the outcome We contemplate of the risk involved Our list involves so many factors Family, Career, Society, Money And the list goes on Somehow we fail to consider the most critical element in this aspect Every decision in life is an experience A part which molds us for the next level However, we believe the decision to be life itself And fail to look at the bigger picture The most crucial decision today might not matter tomorrow Let’s embrace life And  make decisions based on Sulit Something that is worth it

We live a fast forward life At least I do Most days are a blur I don’t remember most days As the months pass by The daily memories fade away Though I blame it on my inability to remember Deep down, I know it is my insensitivity I concentrate on the essential moments The ones which make a difference And fail to notice the smaller details In retrospect, I wonder if they would have made a difference It is a mystery we never know Somehow I think that the Minutiae Matters The small precise details that make one unique  The finer points and subtleties  

The sinking feeling in my stomach grew wider So did the goosebumps My heart was in a race The beating refused to slow down I checked my mail again And even pinched myself For the hundredth time I repeated the process It was a new beginning A brand new chapter It had no idea what it held for me Was I good? Was I bad? I never really know I just knew I felt Resfeber The tangled feeling of fear and excitement before a journey begins

Every religion advocates the importance of giving. There are several instances in the holy books which validate this stance. I have always wondered about the power of giving. Most people are compassionate and wish to support others. However, they do not have the means or ways to do it. It is relatively hard to help others while trying to make our ends meet. We promise ourselves that we will support when our financial situation improves. Somehow, we never get around to it due to the mounting commitments. The interesting fact about the power of giving is that we can start small. And it need not necessarily be money. The world around us requires so many things. We see over 100 people every day. But our brain does not remember them because we don't see them. They are additional characters in our movie. They are there but somehow not crucial to our story. Though our heart is in the right place, we lack the resource and time. We never really experience the power of giving. The simplest ...

A strange sound disrupted my dreams Today it was something nice I was in a place of great adventure I had a wonderful company And I was winning the fight Something different from my real life My dreams are my only source of happiness It gave me a different person It gave me special powers Moreover, it gave me something which I yearned It made me smile It gave me a sense of achievement The sound kept pulling me out of this wonderful world I fought hard trying to ignore it Still, it was relentless, and it grew louder I opened my eyes with anger To conquer the roaring beast Only to release that I have lost my dream as well It was no other than Dysania The state of finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning

As I struggle to write I sigh in despair Unable to find the right words or story I feel like it is just beyond my reach I try hard to grab it But it seems just impossible Sometimes I pretend to think As I am too tired Of the blankness Of the inability to form words However, suddenly an inspiration strikes And the words began to flow Like a fresh oasis of water It is quite surprising How the simplest things can trigger a beautiful art It is not constant Yet the heightened emotion remains Maybe its God sent And I am so grateful for Duende

Life is a fleeting experience Most things happen for a reason And it moves on before we know it When we think of life We think of our past and future We wish we could have been better And we hope for a better tomorrow We fail to realise the impact of the moment The beauty of today Life is not a whole package It is composed of small miracles and moments The big picture does not matter The small ones do We lose them in the quest for a more significant gain Sometimes, it is just about the ephemera The things that are enjoyed only for a short time

Words betray me when I think of you Maybe because it feels inadequate before my love My world did not shift when I met you But you slowly rocked it with your presence Though I don't say it aloud You mean a lot to me More than I care to admit You scare me You make my shield go wider I am a survivor But I might not survive your absence You make me question my beliefs You push me to my threshold limit Sometimes, it is just hard to say no You are an inevitable part of me You make breathing much easier That it is no longer a chore You protect me from my darkest nightmares It is all new to me And I am not sure how to embrace it Your words tear through my heart You mean so much to me I won't stop you from leaving But I won't stop thinking of you either A Billet-doux to my special one  

Life is a mysterious entity It is filled with surprises and shock It is highly unpredictable We never know when our life changes When the plans crumble, and a new one emerges We are always trained to be prepared As children, we are asked to identify a goal And focus our efforts towards achieving them Sometimes, the reality is entirely different And we are forced to accept the changes The smallest trigger causes the most significant change A new path emerges And we realise our purpose in life It is Metanoia, the journey of changing one’ mind, heart, self or way of life

Life is full of surprises Our dream and reality often clash Leaving us disappointed and angry We wade through this darkness And come out of it scathed and wiser Most points in time, we wish for a miracle We wish for a break We wish for a happy success Without the fear of losing it However, life is more interesting than joyful Secretly, this excitement keeps me going It gives me a purpose and path A challenge to keep fighting Nevertheless, some breaks are more painful And in those times, I wish for Strikhedonia The joy of being able to say to hell with it

Every word written by a writer Every art created by an artist Every sculpture crafted It is not just a combination of individual elements It is an overall reflection of the artist’s personality Everyone has their own way of communication Some talk while others create Every art is a distinctive replication of the thought process It helps them to process their experiences And have a better understanding and to connect with reality Everyone leaves a part of them behind Through the works and messages Sometimes, the beholder completely misses it But the Meraki is always there.

Everyone needs a space A place to relax A place to rejuvenate A place to be This can be a cosy corner in our house Or this can be place infused with nature Or a secret location which remains a mystery This is an essential aspect of our lives We require a place to let go To unravel the stress of the drama To ponder the past and future To accept the inevitable To draw strength and inspiration Everyone needs a Querencia And mine is the sea

What is the difference between a house and a home A house is built of bricks and cement It is the emotionless structure It might protect you from the harshest weather But it can never provide warmth It can give you a place to sleep But it can never provide comfort It can give you a refined outlook But it can never provide respect It can give you a place to eat But it will never satisfy your inner desire A home is built of love and compassion And it can make you feel loved and cherished

We all use the word sacrifice We have let go of something For our loved ones Or for the greater good This could be simple as a chocolate Or even a relationship Though all of might not boast about it We still pride ourselves of the fact At least to ourselves We feel good about it And replay that memory on a cold day However most of us do not know The real meaning of the term It means putting other’s need first At the cost of sacrificing our own Every day soldiers die To protect the nameless faces of the nation And that is the ultimate sacrifice