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An Ode to Ph.D

A long relationship that tests you through and through. A blend of passion, resurrecting a conflicting mind too. Sometimes high, sometimes low, you test my patience when ever you want to. You are my interest, but sustaining this interest is no joke. You are the prime attraction of my life, which makes me run  away from 'you' and hide. No matter how much I try, the perfection does not please you. But somehow the small efforts that I take shapes the beautiful you. You are my thoughts, but I've to  refer others to understand the complex 'you'. Somehow whatever I do, doesn't seem to satisfy you. You haunt me like a bad dream, but sometimes your thoughts elate me too. As days come nearer I dread leaving you, Afraid of the vacuum which will occur, when I complete you. My love, my fame, my interest, my struggles.... you ought to be brave if you finish your Ph.D completely sane. I have always been sacred of commitments, but the commitment to write  you, ...

Friend or a Soulmate: What are you?

Our bond is strong and has nurtured enduring all. We have reached that level, where words don’t matter, and expressions and silence says it all. A bond which is forever- a bond so strong, You are one of my strongest  supports of all. Our friendship is over a decade old, but our concerns for each other never halts. Your achievements are my very own and your problem(s) consume me through. No matter how far we are or how less we talk, we have been there for each other and there are countless incidents which proves it all. You know me through and through, and my doubts are nothing new to you. The missing pieces of my life are found by you. A friend, a confidante, a source of endless support... I don’t know how to comprehend such gestures- which you offer. You are to me the most precious of all. Our friendship is extraordinary which rests on something strong. Making us the best companions and   dear mates-- who are the perfect  ‘soulmates’. A m...

Run to LIVE!

For some, running is life, passion, motivation, therapy or test. But for me running proved to be a teacher! It taught me a lesson which I had failed to comprehend in my life, earlier.  My maiden half marathon was indeed an eye opening experience. It not only helped me reflect on myself, but also helped me explore some important things in life, that we tend to ignore. A test of endurance persistent and self, running has more to it. Long distance running, I can easily say resembles ‘life’- which we live. The start of the race would reflect the birth and the younger years of a human, depicting energy and impatience, with throbbing urge to run past everyone and reach the goal, lest realising that the journey is long and one needs to show patience and consistency. The youth depicts the middle of the race, where your body heats up and adjusts to the run. You ignore the little signs of wear and tear, and push yourself to keep pace with the run. Ignoring the aches in your body- aggravati...

Taste of the Spice(s) Tells so Much About Your Life

In the beginning everything is raw, the condiments seem strange and everything seems flawed. Step by step, you deal with the spices- heating, churning, grating it together; to bring out the required taste to suit your sense(s). A dash of spices mixed with something sweet, a blend  conflicting in nature brings out the bold streak. A little bit hot, a little bit cold, teasing your senses but satisfying you whole. Heating with perfection, where every step needs utmost care and consideration, Anything more or less can hamper the taste, overcooking can assault the dish's fate. The fragmented ingredient now become a meaningful paste (masala), The final stage is about adding everything together and consummating the items, blending it to complete perfection. Cooking is an art, which reflects so much about life. Where passions, care, techniques, understandings and timings suggests you 'treat' everything right. The fusion in the dishes, marks the fusions in li...

Dreams

Dreams are rare, as it only comes to those who dare. For everyone dreams, but it takes a lot to have the same dreams and struggle to realise it and fare. Challenging and testing 'thyself', when you are beyond your comfort zone. Having a dream is easy, but 'sticking' to it is greatest of all.  As passions do not come easy and it takes the toughest to fight for one's belief. Dreams may be crazy, but they are completely 'yours'. Something close to you, defining your self which needs protecting from 'All'. Dreams need perseverance, a deep conviction- pushing you towards your goal, when every bone inside of you claims to halt. Securing it from 'others' ridicules, testing your strengths to claim it all. Dreams demand honesty- being completely true to thyself. Cheating others is easy, for you would be a 'weakling' if you fool your own self. Something inside of you, which keeps you awake, is something that you were m...

Apprehensions

Gazing at the stars, I sip my wine. Thinking about the future and contemplating my mind. A deep dark fear, to hear the untold. Apprehensions overwhelming and I feel intimidated to unravel the unknown. A free spirited person,  without any reins, Not liked to be stopped, by anyone- 'surrendering would be a pain'. But something within me, tells me to be calm, The tempest is momentary without any harm. For you have been sincere and  always try to be a good soul. With 'good' people around you, and their prayers and earnest hopes. Just be the 'same' and not 'insane'. You have done 'good' and 'good' should be in your future frame. Seize the apprehensions and enjoy the moment; believe in Karma to predict the untold.

Just Feel!

The haphazard life, the rush to make some sense. The obsession to prove- in order to pacify your insecure soul. Makes you miss the small things that matter the most. The pleasure of being with a true soul gets lost in the need to secure your 'old'. Some joys are the joys untold- just feeling sincerely the things that matter the most. Companionship with quality  grow silently and matures. A calm sense prevailing over, releasing oneself from shackles of pretending and appreciating the simplicity spread over. Feeling each other, feeling the world, feeling the sense invigorating within- helping you grow from what you were. Feel the companionship in order to feel alive. No matter how much understated 'feelings' are, they have so much in stored. I strongly feel that -feelings have power, feelings have strength. When rightly used they can  never be wrong.  (So just feel things)