Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” ~ Confucius I am at work a lot of days in a week and I haven’t been able to find my schedules to write, workout and get some me time. That’s why the Thursday Tree Love feature is missing editions. My intent as always … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 136
Last week my parents made a quick day trip to my mum’s hometown. This was the city she grew up. From her memories of growing up to the place from where she got married, from the place my brother was born to the place she took us to during vacations, this city and house had … More The memories stay
“The only journey is the one within.”― Rainer Maria Rilke Last month when I travelled up North to meet my folks, I spotted this tree on the Railway Station. I love trees coexisting and my idea of cities and towns is one where I see enough greenery around. Also, I feel bad that I again missed … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 135
Onam just went by but the memories from the day and festivities are here to stay. Looking back, it was first in 2014 that my friend LP shared her pookalams (floral decorations) with me. Year on year whenever it was possible, I have posted her 10 days of floral decorations with you all. When we … More Onam Pookalams – 2022
“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” ― Marilyn vos Savant This month, I made a quick trip to New Delhi to see my parents who were also visiting the capital city for some work. Since it was hot up North, I travelled in air conditioned cabs with my eyes … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 134
The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it. – Walt Disney If you have been wondering about July and why there was no Thursday Tree Love, I have an honest confession to make. On the 2nd Thursday of July, I just forgot that … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 133
I know I haven’t written in a long time. No, I don’t count the #ThursdayTreeLove that I post twice a month as writing. The ritual of writing regularly in this space or in my journal is lost somewhere. It’s like when you know the location of a star in the sky and then one day, … More The thought of writing
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Last edition when I shared the banyan tree with you all, I read that many of you living outside of India haven’t seen the tree. Like you may guess, I also love plants. I have a small apartment on the fifteenth floor and one … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 132
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller In the last week of May, VT and I stepped out on a drive to a small hill in our city. It was a lovely day and we loved our time … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 131
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something. ~ Neil Gaiman About a fortnight back, … More #ThursdayTreeLove – 130
happiness and food 