It's September already and we are fast approaching the end of the year and some think the end of the world. Now enough has been said about the apocalypse and the Mayan calendar and aliens annihilating our earth. So I will not delve into that. By the looks of it we sure seem to be … Continue reading Return to Innocence…
Taming Your Mind, the Monkey
I did not go out seeking mind control. But was forced to do it after a severe bout of depression. I simply had to control the negative feelings that kept rising up every now and then. So powerful that they almost smothered me. I was afraid that if my predominantly negatively charged brain was given … Continue reading Taming Your Mind, the Monkey
What Do You Do With Your Sweet Bundles of Joy?
Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They came through you but not from you and though they are with you yet they belong not to you. - Khalil Gibran I'll be the first one to admit that I am not the world's best parent … Continue reading What Do You Do With Your Sweet Bundles of Joy?
Letting Go…
Ever heard of clingy Cancerians? Well, I'm one of them although I'm loath to admit it. I even go around advising others to let go! But Life caught up with me one day and shook its finger at me. And I had to admit that I was far from walking the talk, practising what I preach.I … Continue reading Letting Go…
Summer Escapes in God’s Own Country…
As the endless summer days come to a close and the stark reality of school, routine and classes loom large, I fondly remember the summer vacations of my childhood days. Every year around May, my Mom’s face would brighten with eager anticipation. Even before school was out for the summer, she’d have our tickets booked … Continue reading Summer Escapes in God’s Own Country…
Questions…
There comes a time in your life when you question the choices you have made and where they have led you. Had you chosen a different path where would it have lead you? If you hadn't made fear and conforming your bosom buddies where might you have flown? And then you make regret your ally … Continue reading Questions…
Out of the Ashes Rises the Phoenix
I can count the number of movies I have cried for. "Anjali", "Taare Zameen Par", "The Notebook" and "Titanic". This week I added a new one to my tearjerker list - Dolphin Tale. It is a tale of triumph. Overcoming odds. Resilience. The American Heritage dictionary defines resilience as the ability to recover quickly from … Continue reading Out of the Ashes Rises the Phoenix
The Help (Part 2)
I had to write this because I did not mention one stellar person in my last post (Let's Help "The Help"). Probably because I never did consider her the help. She has been around for such a long time that she is part of our family. When my friends came home I always introduced her … Continue reading The Help (Part 2)
Let’s Help ‘The Help’
Summer vacation! I was so excited that school was out and the kids were home. Not anymore. I wish they would go back to school. Or a maid would drop down from the heavens into my lap - or even better, into the kitchen! I have been maid-free for the past 10 years. In other words … Continue reading Let’s Help ‘The Help’
And You Wait And You Wait And You Wait…
In this age of instant downloads and the convenience of getting everything with just the click of a mouse, we are getting increasingly impatient. Life is so much easier to navigate with the host of gadgets that have been invented since the early 1900s and yet we all complain that we don't have time. We … Continue reading And You Wait And You Wait And You Wait…
Punctuate Life 