How I Overcame Being a Monophobic!

I shopped alone... I SHOPPED alone... I shopped ALONE...Well, what is the big deal, you ask?? Well, maybe it’s no big deal for you... But for me it is... You see, I had this thing against being alone; I craved company... Even if it was just to go across the street to pick up groceries, I would take...

Six Degrees of Separation

Did you know that if you stood a step away from all the people you know and they in turn did the same and the sequence continued, then you would be at most 6 steps away from EVERY SINGLE PERSON on EARTH...? Of course, for all practical purposes this theory has not been tested, so we’ll never know its veracity for sure. But, nonetheless, it is a theory that has never ceased to fascinate me... Six...

A Reflection of the Real You...

The sparkling twinkle your mirth does reveal And your anger in the gaze as cold as steel The closed, drawn look mirrors your fears And sorrow reflects in the hint of tears The earnest look lets your sincerity shine through And when you look away, your lies are evident too With every look you draw inspiration Memorising images that fuel your imagination And when, at the horizon, you dreamily...

Carpe Diem - Seize the Day!

These are rules I hope I am strong enough to live by: Take a chance Try a whirlwind romance, Learn a new recipe, language, dance... Make a difficult choice, Listen to your inner voice, Let your hair loose, have fun, make some noise! Do something new Talk, listen, discuss, argue Change your point of view From the beaten path walk astray Explore the little known, scenic way Take a risk, Life...

The Brilliance of a Hidden Diamond

Triumph shared, in defeat crushed alone Praise for all, criticism is your own Joys spread, sorrows singularly borne Expectations of others, regrets to you only known Efforts by many, passion yours alone Moments spent with others, cherished memories your own Doubts cast by all, hope in you sown Dejection crippled many, ambition and dreams yours to hone The world blind to the inner zone The real...

Mama Told Me Don't Be Talking to a Stranger...

I met a stranger today. Since I don’t live in a sappy romantic movie, it wasn’t love at first sight with a tall dark handsome hunk. And, since I don’t live in an action packed thriller novel, my life wasn’t hurled into a series of unfortunate events. I live in fact in enchanting reality – a medley of emotions, a sequence of precious moments, a rollercoaster ride of highs & lows. I live in a...

Banishing Boredom...

I now seem to be best pals with boredom My constant companion it has become It accompanies me in every waking moment Thanks to it I know many a meaningless thing Like the capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent! Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia Denotes a deep fear of long words It is boredom who introduced me to this ironic idea But, Boredom can be quite the opposite of fun It has the knack of...

Befriending Boredom...

I wake up each morning in ignorant bliss I know not what the day will become, I am neither happy nor am I glum. I have nothing to look back on; I have nothing to look forward to… I go through the motions, knowing not what to do I have naught on my agenda – I take things as they come; I go with the flow I have neither wish nor will, neither worry nor woe I live in the present moment; I live for...

Words and Words are all I have...

I’m tired after a long day Or I’m a lone traveler on a weary way Or it’s a day of leisure and laze Or life seems shrouded in a doleful haze. When sleep eludes and I lie awake in bed When stress mounts and troubles I need to shed When I wish to see the world and travel When life’s mysteries I wish to unravel When new people I want to meet To learn from their experiences so rich When I wish to...

Happy New Year!

Well you know what they say - Better Late than Never right! so, here's my New Year Wishes, This New Year, May you fulfill all that you have avowed. May you spot the silver linings to the darkest cloud. May your every effort be met with success. May you make many new acquaintances, And May old friends remain true. May prosperity and joy forever be with you! May you find more reasons to...