His Will - The Storm That Moves MeI am but a dry leaf in the air, No wings to rise—yet I am there. A storm unseen lifts me high; Not my strength, but God’s eternal will. You may not hear the breath that flows, But trace my path—and you will know. I long to shed this weight I bear—... See More »
Ever Dreamt Something Too Real to Forget? Like This Dream of Mine....This morning, I woke with a heart full of questions and the scent of flowers still lingering in my mind. I had dreamt of a serene lake, kissed by the gentle warmth of the morning sun. Mist rose like whispers from its surface, curling softly into the... See More »
Goonkaal: The Fire-Eyed Spirit of Kaalthari[...One of the many tales my great-grandfather told us… from his village of Kaalthari, where each day was a struggle for survival, and each night they stitched them into stories to be retold....] In the folds of the Nadiaar Hills, where mists hung l... See More »
Who Was Holding WhoI sat quietly at the edge of the lake, shoes off, dipping my feet into her cool, whispering waters. Each ripple felt like a gentle hand, soothing the tired ache of a long, relentless week. I had come seeking calm—not answers, just a pause. A moment t... See More »
The Wisdom in the NailsI sat outside the office, nerves twisted into knots, chewing at my fingernail like it held the answer to all my problems. Pacing. Sitting. Sighing. I was a full-blown anxiety opera with no interval. I plopped down again, staring blankly…until I... See More »
What’s the one piece of wisdom that quietly carried you through your darkest hour, when nothing else could?The phrase "this will pass too" …..was something that reminded me that neither sorrow nor happiness is permanent.
Two Roses and One Very Awkward InaugurationIt was a six-hour night drive — our second escape since the long COVID curfew. With restrictions partially lifted, we were off to inaugurate a rural social healthcare program. Shops were scarce, so we crammed every necessity into the trunk,... See More »
Have you ever been spellbound by the raw beauty of a stormy night?Recently, we went through a week of relentless rain and storm-lashed winds. Each night, the sky turned pitch black, hidden behind thick rain clouds, torn open only by sudden flashes of lightning and thunder that shook the ground. Trees bent in quiet... See More »
Where the Heart Once Blossomed - HaikuOne deep breath, her scent fills my lungs, and grief blossoms where my heart once bloomed.
Stop Searching for Love, Start Becoming ItWe often believe we fall in love with another person. But the truth is, we fall in love with the experience that awakens within us when we are with them. It is not the person themselves, but the internal resonance the situation evoke.....the warmth,... See More »
Judge a person not by the mistake they make, but by how they behave in the face of it; not by their success, but by the grace with which they carry it
And Still, You Weren’t ThereI fought my fears, drowned in my tears, Buried sorrow deep—no stone, no years Could mark the grief I left behind, Nor map the wreckage of my mind. I cast my joy to the withered wind, Walked alone where dreams had thinned. For a promise, we both... See More »
The Stillness of Friendship - HaikuNot for love or flame, only a friend’s quiet grace, steady as the mount.
People rather change the truth than change their views about people... Its strange.People often twist the truth to fit the image they’ve built of someone......because it’s easier to bend facts than to rebuild beliefs. Why admit a hero has flaws or a villain has depth? Our minds crave consistency, even if it means rewriting... See More »
Which matters more in a relationship: Love or Respect ?If love makes you feel wanted and respect makes you feel worthy, which would you choose in a relationship—if you could only have one?”
To be free from the fear of failureMost of our fear arises when we cling too tightly to the outcome of our actions. But when you act from a place of duty, integrity, or love .... doing what feels right and giving your wholehearted effort..... you free yourself from the weight of... See More »
The Echoes From The EmptinessBefore sun. Before moon. Before stars named the dark. Before time learned to speak—there was only vastness. Endless. Empty. Alive. And in it: specks. Tiny flickers. Suspended. Shivering with forgotten fire. I floated. No direction. No shape. Just... See More »
If a relationship feels like a cage, why do we rattle the bars with complaints instead of walking free?
My (almost) Pen PalBack when WhatsApp was a faraway dream and friendship bloomed through postage stamps, I found a pen pal through a children’s magazine. I was 7 or 8, armed with big hopes and small handwriting. With help from my cousin—just a year older and a... See More »
What’s the one moment in your life that shattered you and changed you forever?Sometimes, a single moment can break us so deeply that we’re never the same again. But in that pain, we often discover strength we never knew we had. Share the story that still echoes in your heart.
The Scarlet Flower and the RainIn a meadow wild and free, where golden sunlight danced on swaying stems and clouds floated lazily across blue skies, a scarlet flower bloomed for the very first time. She opened from her bud with violet eyes gazing upward, dazzled by the brightness... See More »
