A ‘PICTURE-PERFECT’ LIFE — DO WE HAVE IT? OR, WE CREATE IT?

‘Picture-perfect’ describes something or someone that looks flawless, like an ideal image or scene. It suggests that the subject is visually appealing and without any noticeable flaws. Is there something in this world that completely lacks any defects or flaws? Are any person, place, situation, relationship, Flora and Fauna, and even God Himself Picture-Perfect? Is …

USING RELATIONSHIPS – ARE THEY A COMMODITY? – Use and Throw! 

Do we use relationships to fulfill our needs? Do we throw them in the bucket as a used commodity? — USE AND THROW!  Are we opportunists? Unfortunately, most people are. One day we find garbage of relationships around us that putrefy and stink. “Sir, this is the perfect pen for you”, the medical representative said …

AT THE MERCY OF SOMEONE – TO BE CALLED ‘YOUNG’ OR ‘OLD’.

Are we AT THE MERCY OF SOMEONE – TO BE CALLED ‘YOUNG’ OR ‘OLD’? If someone refers me to be an old duck, well — ‘Buddha Tera Baap’! For heaven’s sake please, let ‘ME’ decide if I am ‘OLD’ because I am still basking in the sunny beaches of YOUTH and vigour. Who gives the …

MAKE A PROMISE – Only if you can keep it.

People often make promises with good intentions, honestly believing they can follow through. There can be a concealed desire to please others at the moment or to avoid a conflict. However, life takes turns, and situations become complex, so the charm or initial passion fades, and promises are broken. Some people make promises out of …

“PARENTING” IS WATCH– ‘YOUNG TURKS’ PERFORM.

Parenting is a beautiful journey of fostering, guiding, and supporting children as they grow, learn, and discover their journeys and purposes. Witnessing their growth and prosperity is a source of immense pride and a deeply fulfilling experience, a testament to the effort and love poured into their upbringing. Parents’ expectations of their children as they …

PAIN IS INEVITABLE . . . ‘SUFFERING’ IS OPTIONAL.

‘Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional’— is a simple mantra, imploring us to recognize and understand the inspirational nugget at its core. It came from none other than . . . DALAI LAMA and HARUKI MURAKAMI. PAIN is the sensitivity of that disagreeable sensation that hits all of us at some stage of our …

‘SEDUCE’ MY MIND TO HAVE MY BODY – ‘TOUCH’ MY SOUL TO MAKE ME YOUR’S, FOREVER.

The word ‘Seduction’ —  has been borrowed from the Latin “seducere”, meaning to lead apart or astray. It has a negative connotation implying such acts to be deceitful and manipulative. It is commonly used in reference to sex but in general use as well – To coax someone to do something that is not considered …

LOST CHILDHOOD — Lost Essence of Living.

The feeling of lost childhood and the loss of the essence of living share a common emotion and meaning. They are tied to unprocessed memories, unmet needs, or struggles to adapt to life’s complexities. Life’s hardships and responsibilities replace the times of innocence, naivety and joy. The weight of the present overshadows the lightness of …

LOVELESS MARRIAGE – A Journey of Healing and Growth, not a Dead End.

Loveless marriage may be a curse like emotional imprisonment, where two people are bound together but lack intimacy, passion, and warmth to sustain the relationship. There is a profound feeling of isolation, frustration, and resentment. With time, a deep sense of emptiness rules over, and the absence of love wears away the well-being. This ‘curse’ of …

ASK NO QUESTIONS and HEAR NO LIES.

The paradoxical nature of the proverb ‘Ask no questions and hear no lies’ often suggests that sometimes, it’s better not to delve too deeply into some issues to avoid unpleasant truths. It implies that ignorance can sometimes prevent conflicts or uncomfortable revelations, yet it also hints at the potential dangers of such ignorance. What could …