Clarity I hold

As we grow up, there are many a times, our own identify gets associated with people or things. We strive to do better as there is always a point to prove to the people driving your identity or to satisfy your own perception you are holding. When people leave or the things diminish, there is

The ridge gourd chutney

My mother-in-law had come over to stay with us for some time. Her health didn’t allow her to eat many vegetables including the greens. I am not a very veggie loving person. I mainly love potatoes, spinach, carrots, lady fingers and these were out of her list. Though many veggies don’t catch my attention, but

The Awareness

As I was whiling away my time – lazing around, my friend sends me a message reminding me of May being a mental health awareness month. She was also responsible of turning me into an author of a book. We co-authored a book called “9 Wellness Hacks” – on mental health. It was book of

The 13th Day

As the May month starts, there is a weird restlessness mode in me. The memories of last year pandemic and its aftermath on many of us comes rushing back. Memories – sometimes do take a back seat, but when required, comes rushing back. It would be a year in May losing my father. They say

Last phase inquiry

How do we stay connected in a rather busy noisy world? Video calls are the best way. All of us need conversations with ourselves, family, and friends. Conversations could be funny, serious at times or just a normal check. At times, its capable of initiating the line of thoughts, that had taken a backseat in

When it taught me something

The Diwali lights are spreading their joy across the streets, the crackers on their ever high and the people bustling around here and there. It’s a street full of joy, light and energy. The lights are always magical and crackers, a mode of insane energy and happiness. As I watch them from the comfort of

You are strong – Am I?

I was cleaning up my living room when I received a call from one my friend. I had a long chat with her and at the end of the conversation, she told me “it was nice to see that you are so strong”. I smiled and replied, “Thank you”. Many have told me that I

To My Dad – Lots of Love

It’s exactly a week now and I don’t find you. There is a void, that is now slowly sinking in me. I am OK comes out of me, with a crackling sound. I am not used to be without you and now I am preparing to learn how to be without you. Dad, when I

Prayer that had changed

The days have changed, normalcy was lost in our daily lives. Dark clouds and the dark thoughts are hovering among all of us. It is a difficult and trying times. I opened my balcony door and glanced to catch the view of the street. The street that once resonated with children’s laughter, older ones taking

I would not move an inch

The dark clouds had blanketed the sky. The rains were getting ready to pour down. The windows were flapping loud due to the wind. But yet, I would not move an inch. I sat gazing at the dark sky. Wondering how long it would stay dark. Thoughts running high in my mind. With papers flying