When two souls entwine and understand each other in thoughts, in words, in sorrows, in joys When two souls see each other’s goodness, promising to take care of the bad ones When two souls don’t give up despite the hurdles When their hearts fear and flutter in days of distance, in times of dispute Carefree, … Continue reading When do you know it is true love?
That One Spiritual Moment
Solitude is like a spiritual experience. It is in this moment when you become acutely aware of the things around you; the filtered sun rays inside your room, the wind, the plants, the flowers, and the tiny insects crawling beneath your feet. Spend some time with yourself. It is a revelation! Img source: Photo by David von Diemar on Unsplash
Wandering in the Himalayas: Peace & Solitude
Every time I need a change and I want to break away from the monotony of my life, I just close my eyes. And, my mind quietly takes me to the place where my heart belongs. The visualization is so rich and vivid, I can see myself standing in the middle of a panoramic landscape. In … Continue reading Wandering in the Himalayas: Peace & Solitude
Taj Mahal: A day with the monument of love
12 p.m.: We were now on the smooth and wide Yamuna expressway and driving toward Agra to celebrate my birthday. To reach this part, we had to initially struggle through the congested and broken roads of Palwal. This is what google map shows; Gurgaon -> Agra via Palwal. This is supposedly the shortest route to … Continue reading Taj Mahal: A day with the monument of love
24 hours in Jaipur
The trip to Jaipur had been long due, but it finally happened on a good occasion in the monsoon of 2017. My blog about this trip is equally guilty of delay. Nevertheless, reminiscing good memories, reliving the happiness and writing simply because I want to do it at this point and not just for the … Continue reading 24 hours in Jaipur
3 Rules of Happy, Warm and Loving Life
# Rule 1: Let people be as they are. You are nobody to change them. By chance, if you matter, they will do their part. # Rule 2: Focus on giving more, being kinder and tender. Stay around positive people and avoid negativity at any cost. # Rule 3: Life is only for once. Accept … Continue reading 3 Rules of Happy, Warm and Loving Life
“May love find you when you least expect, where you least expect”
I am standing on a quay while the twilight scatters a pinkish hue in the sky. I see fishermen’s boats on the horizon – few tiny black dots on the sea, seeming larger with time as they return to their land, after a hard day of work with plentiful sardines, bass, and other catches. I … Continue reading “May love find you when you least expect, where you least expect”
My Name is Red
I found Orhan Pamuk's way of writing quite unique. The story, the characters, the history layered beautifully. I loved his style of putting the characters in a first-person conversational tone. Although I had longed to read Istanbul: Memories and the City, I finally picked this book. This is the first time I have ever read … Continue reading My Name is Red
Salvage the child in you. Stay in awe. Be a dreamer!
As an adult, when was the last time you did something, unwary of what the world might think of you? Have you ever endlessly stared at the sky in wonder? Have you seen in amazement at your own life taking its course, and found yourself truly caring about something and loving someone deeply? When was … Continue reading Salvage the child in you. Stay in awe. Be a dreamer!
The last days of our life…
Death to most of us is a brutal subject of discussion. We all have experienced, at some point in time, how the death of someone close can leave us with a wretched empty feeling. We hold this inevitable event in a negative light and I understand why we forbid ourselves to even think, let alone … Continue reading The last days of our life…
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