POTS OF THOUGHTS

The inspiration to write about this piece is an audition that I saw in America Got Talent, of a very talented cancer battling young singer known as Nightbirde, who sang her own composition ‘It’s OK’ and got a golden buzzer from Simon (my favourite judge!!). This piece may be tilting towards being a little 'heavy', but I hope you will find it bearable. One of the things that I have realised (and still am) about myself is that I seem to have so many contradictions. My interest, priorities and tastes keep varying, largely influenced by situations, mood and the people and places that I am with. On reflecting back over years, depending on the place, phase and pace of my life, my behaviour seem to have been changing. I make rules for myself and break them in no time. I try to setup a standard routine, but am not able to adhere to it. While I love discipline, I don’t seem to be happy when I try to follow one. I seem to question my own sense of judgement many a times. I also wonde...

A 'WOMAN' TO ME. Can’t seem to get this song (from Billy Joel) out of my head since last few days. Seems like it is playing in loop in my mind. Anyways, back to the topic. I never understood why we have a particular day to celebrate a particular theme, across the globe. Are all these things not worth valuing or celebrating everyday, if they are so important and relevant to us? Apparently, there are 129 international days ‘officially’ recognized in UN calendar. Seems like we have 200 plus days in the calendar to still fill with and at the rate we are going, we may be out of slots soon. “Oh…Stop being cynical” - I almost said aloud to myself. With International Women’s day celebrated few days ago and mother's day being celebrated in few days (19th March in UK), I wanted to pen down my view on women folk today. Manu Smriti, a compilation of Sanskrit texts, is considered to be one of the oldest constitutions of the world. It clearly mentions that where women are respec...

&#160 In Hindi, Quon stands for “Why”? LGBTQ - That is the topic I am trying to ponder upon today. &#160 My philosophy teacher of few months, looked me through piercing eyes the other day and gave a warm smile. Then she said, "Guru - from our interactions, I believe you have a very high IQ and an equally high EQ.” While I wasn’t sure how to respond, she continued - “but how to use them judiciously is the key to your happiness. I understand you are self-obsessed, to improve yourself every day, but if you could expand to include others in your ‘self’ - then, your ME becomes more inclusive; gives a different perspective and can even take you towards divinity.” She paused for a moment and then continued - “Maybe not everyone has the privilege that you are gifted with. Think about how it can benefit others.” &#160 I was a little confused. "Me" expanding to become "We" - was a concept that I didn't want to think deeply about, atleast ...