Category Archives: Personal Reflections

I used to fancy myself as an “amatuer” artist, until one day when one of my oldest friends, (and he is quite old), took the wind out, by letting me know that my paintings suck. So there ended my tryst … Continue reading →

I think i will practice and try to hone my skills. Always good to keep options open. With the Economy wavering like an withered old leaf, and Rupee joing the para club and extending its free fall, it is always … Continue reading →

The Father of the Nation, took up cudgels against the might of the British, with a series of well defined strategies. Non-cooperation, civil disobedience, non-tolerance of subjugating to the British. All these were quite successful and justified in that era. … Continue reading →

Just the other day a simple innocous question asked by one of my friends set me off deliberating. What am I passionate about ? Am I following what my heart and mind desires ? Now on the veneer it would … Continue reading →

Last evening I met up with some of my mates from my Army days. Some especially close as we have shared quite a few memories besides stuff. The comradeship continues to this day without any abberation whatsoever. I sometimes do … Continue reading →

We often cite numerous reasons and obstacles that prevent us from moving forward and achieving our goals whatever they may be. All of these obstacles, though, pale into insignificance when we compare them to the greatest barrier a human being … Continue reading →

It is the beginning of the end. To be ground to ashes, and from it to be reborn. The allegory of the Phoenix has always been held in awe. When this experience was depicted in one of the Harry Porter … Continue reading →

Why can we not be like the birds. Twittering around without any care – free – free from all the worries and tensions. Not a care except to peck on some food when hungry, and dip into some water when … Continue reading →

The other day I received one of those inspirational messages, on how to learn to let go of the branches and soar into the sky. In the same vein, I had met one of my old Army buddy, who had … Continue reading →

Expressing and voicing my own thoughts and views. Tried it sometime back. Wish to do it more often now on…..