Just For The Record

It seems such a waste of one’s life energy aiming to always set a new world record
It may be difficult to comprehend how some derive joy when pierced with a sword
As one sets about planning and executing one needs to be continuously on guard
A moment of indecision or delay may even put you at risk of severing your life cord

The sense of adrenaline rush that one gets while in the midst of pristine Nature
The sense of pride that one feels when one scales the dangerous peaks of stature
The sense of serenity and fulfilment one develops while exploring the unmanned Ocean
The sense of achievement and ultimate high one feels when exploring spaces yet unseen

Is it just the desire to live life kingsize or is it the ego that needs pampering with periodic shots
Is it living with a high level of self awareness or is it craving attention from the highly stressed lot
Is it a high level of self confidence that provides strength or a sense of insecurity that retards growth
Is it foreseeing the future and being on top of trends or having to continously catch up to stay afloat

As someone says when you walk into the field one just needs to play your natural game
One should not restrict the freedom in playing and experimenting with one’s range of shots
When you are focused on the moment you no longer track time as you lose yourself in your song
A blinded focus to get your name entered in the record books may restrict your hittting the gong!

An Engrossing Journey

I never knew that I am going to have the ride of my life
As I mounted the cart old memories slowly began to part
It did take time to adjust to the dynamic rules of the game
In the context of real time the complexity hardly lit the flame

It did not come as a surprise when the tower vision finally took over
The foundation got laid for a new reality when others had to run for cover
The intense clarity triggered off a passion reflected in a deafening roar
The mood of the hour was not lost amidst the din of cheer and joy galore

I could see the inter twined connections of the series of life situations
It was no surprise that there was a higher power guiding the direction
There was such a rhythm and synchronocity as events began to unfold
One could never imagine a different reality that did not have you in its hold

It was all well planned with acute attention to time and manner of coordination
It was no wonder that the environment factors facilitated a flawless execution
As the journey got gripping one could only pray for continuity of the magical wand
There was not even an iota of doubt on the continued support of the divine hand

It was a blessing in disguise to be genetically endowed resulting in periodic loss of memory
It never felt that there was a race going on and that one had to match up to other’s pace
I could be completely at peace and relaxed that the director knew when to abort the shoot
It was no wonder that life now seemed an eternal musical resembling notes of the divine flute!

Clearing the Cob Web

Many a time we realize that our life seems to resemble a series of cobwebs
It may not be a pleasant experience to savour in one’s attempt to keep it simple
It may be an outcome of one’s conscious attempt to ignore problems of old
If you are still in a sleep mode its time you awaken and shake off your mould

Various experiences of life presents a different perspective and share of baggage
Daily interactions in going about the ways of the world may force you into a rage
One may go about living their beliefs and judgement they have now come to trust
The elephant and blind men narrate a story where one’s limitations are put to the test

As you live your day you seem to be inundated with information from various sources
Many a time it also results in you feeling inadequate and letting loose expletives and curses
One may find it difficult to fathom which of the facts should one believe and espouse
One may understand though in an imperfect world that lack of focus does accumulate moss

One may be sticking to traditions and beliefs that may have no relevance in the present
One may resist a change to accumulated habits and may be the stumbling block in self ascent
One may put off urgent and important actions to a later date hoping it will not be too late
One needs to realize that wishful thinking without actions may never let one start off on a new slate

There may be moments when leading a life of indulgence one seems to have hit a roadblock
One may need a shake up in one’s life and you may want to consciously now look at the clock
One may need to roll up their sleeves and diligently clear off the cobwebs from their stable
Seeking answers from within and altering one’s perspective may be the key to leave behind a life of gamble!

The Common Man

As co-inhabitants of this Planet Earth it may not appeal to be called as the Common Man
But yet when desires take time or worse never gets met reality strikes hard the Common Man
There is nothing derogatory or offense meant to be classified in the cadre of the Common Man
It is just another way to group a set of people with different privileges and a constrained lifestyle

The Common Man may have all the needs and desires as expressed by others in his clan
Right from Birth to Death he may live a life of anonymity many a time without a set plan
He needs to meet his biological impulses and he goes about fulfilling them the way he can
It may either never occur or he may just give up his dreams of an existence beyond the frying pan

His days may be filled with discussions on the actions taken by the so called elite in the world
His ideas and arguments though may never see light beyond his immediate close knit herd
He does get his moment in the sun occasionally when the elite need him to cast his vote
There are the times when he struts about with pride about his contribution in guarding the fort

His life at the workplace may sustain his livelihood and provide him means for his daily food
He may not have time to think about improving the world much less extricate himself from the wood
His days and nights may pass at a pace that he may never be able to keep count with
As he evolves with time meeting worldly commitments he may lose track of reality and myth

His life as a family man may be filled with normal feelings and emotions of pleasure and pain
As he goes about fulfilling his obligations he may be unable to assign every action a defined measure
He may fill up his days and nights with wit and humour and an uncanny sense of imagination
He may infuse an enthusiasm and breathe life into people that may be his existential contribution

His life as a co-contributor to society may depend upon his power of visualization and spare time
His priorities and interest areas may rhyme with focused groups working to improve their clan
He may be one of those who may strike out on his own and lead society on to altogether new front
He may be one of those who may choose to support from the back and not lead from the forefront

He may be one of those who take up responsibility for maintaining their own fitness regime
He may choose a sport or activity that he diligently persists to maintain the right figure and fit
He may never make it big to represent his state or nation and attain international fame and glory
He may feel a sense of contentment in clocking small wins and momentarily let go all his worries

He may at times question his own existence and aim to discover his purpose in life
He may want to emulate the spiritual teachers who provide tips to avoid daily strife
He may like to retire from the daily pressures and challenges and live a relaxed existence
As time flies he procrastinates for a better tomorrow to initiate practices of abstinence

He may never be individually important enough to have people speak much about him
He may not have journalists allocate space to capture his thoughts in daily broad sheet
He may at times align with a group and may have views captured and presented in a tabloid
He recognizes the fact that there is always a gap in his life and he may lack means to fill up the void

He is the man on the street who gets impacted by regular security scares and faces the heat
He is the man who gets impacted by the movement in commodity prices and may skip a heart beat
He is the man who gets impacted when Nature shows its darker side and demonstrates its fury
He is the man who individually may have no say but when united can impact the ways of the world!

Life - A Series of Choices

Life is a series of choices that one can ill afford to just grin and continue the play
It may need you to take tough decisions on whether to exit or continue your stay
There are moments when you seem you seem to be caught up in a perennial whirl
There are times when you feel like cuddling up with all your worries drowned a while

One may like to evaluate all possible consequences of a set of hypothesis
One needs to go beyond those moments to extricate a life beyond crisis
There are situations that needs time that may have no known measure
There are sensitivities that one need to handle that may create a fissure

One cannot perennially bask in the sun and wait eternally for time to run its course
There are times when one has to be head strong and face up to hidden fears and eye sore
One may always want more information and life to be more certain and fair
It is better to acknowledge and face life as it comes in conditions of glow and tear

It is better to take the first step and be ready with sets of possible action points
Rather than wait for the perfect moment since you are not ready to repair the joint
Should it help you may like to relate the impact of decisions to life and death
You may like to live but have to face the consequences of death coming unannounced

You may not get time to mourn and grieve for the departed soul
The world expects action from you and you need to clear up your hole
The soul expects release from the world and needs you as the final guiding light
Why then should one remain ignorant and in darkness when still journeying in flight!

Channels of Communication

Just what is communication questions the ever agile and curious mind
Why to communicate question both the naive and one blessed with the brain
One may reflect on the channels of communication that one can use to perfection
One may have diverse view points on quantum and depth of content in creation

There are some who prefer to remain solitary and avoid the ways of the world
The objective defines the outcomes whether it reflects vice or qualities of one wise
There are some who prefer to be always in the midst of people developing relations
They may draw energy in a crowd that may give them a sense of joy and elation

There are those who prefer to be in constant touch with others
Some may prefer the personal touch to that of the written word
It may be a personal preference or a creature of time and circumstance
Life is not always perfect and misunderstanding may leave one heated on the fence

There are those whose first preference is the spoken word
They would much rather enjoy physical preference when being heard
They can understand the other’s emotions as they openly speak
There is no hidden meaning and agenda that makes his position weak

There are those who are fairly comfortable with the written word
They may not be able to express themselves with their vocal chord
They may not be able to demonstrate patience if they are not heard
They may crave freedom to be like a live bird and fly away from their herd

There are those who prefer to speak yet choose the transparent written word
It may be a choice or compromise to highlight their position when others play hard
There are times when others are not willing to talk and be a sounding board
Situations forces one to pen down thoughts that may even eventually get sore

In any channel of communication there is always a receiver and giver
Each one may catch on a signal that may suit his given frequency
Each one may decode pieces of information as per their powers of absorption
There are times when complexity of feelings and emotion necessitate mediation

There are hardly any people who enjoy conflicts in communication
It is an aching drain when one has to face stinging words of accusation
It can be less painful if one can reduce subjectivity in interpretation
In essence, the impact of message is only as good as the quality of transmission!

Reference Point

Most people need to have a starting reference point
To understand the context and prove their own view point
Many may never reflect on the prevalent situations of their time
They find it simpler to pick and highlight their chosen rhyme

The decisions that one takes is a function of one’s understanding
The essence that one draws that is distilled from their experience
Every man observes and draws out his own set of conclusions
It may rarely happen that two people agree to reflect on another’s opinion

A very few may be able to understand other’s perspective
It requires one to let go of rigid notions and predefined patterns of thought
It requires a commitment to examine motives and willing to examine mind maps
It may not come easy as change of behaviour is not as simple as turning on the tap

It requires a willing mind, deep silence and a willing pair of ears
It may not be music to listen to stories that may expose hidden fears
It may be easy to forever remain in an eternal state of denial
It may be easy on the ego to reject other’s views and never be on trial

One may be able to present a facade to the external world
It is more difficult to face up to one’s conscience and the inner world
One may feel that one is always right and may like to substantiate their tall claims
Rare are the folks who willingly re-examine their life plan and develop ability to stay calm

There are some who are proactive and try to communicate with the chosen other
Their acceptance of their proposal may depend on emotional, mental and physical weather
There may be situations when time is ripe and everyone is on the same page
There may be situations when environment is hostile and each turns into a savage

There are some who continue to persist and draw out every ounce of bad blood
Their belief may stem from the fact that it is better to clear the trails of last rot
As dead cells may damage the brain when provided a climate contributing to drain
It may be better to decisive and go under the knife if it creates and sustains an enriching life

There are some who may feel that one should not revisit the pages of history
It may not cross them that other’s memories are linked intricately to their own story
Reality is not a page of fiction that can change as per one’s figment of imagination
One needs to be have maturity to understand the pains of separation and transition

Every man’s experience is bound to be unique in his own words
Be it pain and suffering or joy and cheer he has to face his world
There are times when he extends hands in moments of despair and gloom
He may commit the royal crime of setting expectations and invite doom

Some may set their reference points as events in this current life
Some may like to take comfort as consequence reaped from a past life
Some may make comparisons and wish his reality could be different
He is truly blessed who realizes and accepts the world irrespective of the scent!

A Life of Currency

The world seems to revolve around the important currency
It is no wonder that people are always bound by urgency
There is no time to greet and speak with the man alive
Some regret and make their presence felt later at the funeral

When man calls for help one evaluates his future role and need
The math is done about potential gain/loss in moments of speed
The probes are done and the brain feeds on data that is systematically shred
Within moments decisions are taken to let him bleed or caringly feed him bread

The man ever on cross roads with mind churning may not leave a pleasant odour
His loaded pockets may just help his cause to avoid become a piece of live fodder
There are many things that currency can buy and put a stop to shrills and cry
It may have constraints though to extract one from self created situations of deep fry

One may wonder at the ways of the world where even blood relations develop cold feet
Many a time it comes to light that outcome differs to the dance and rhythm of currency beat
It seems so ironic that a tool designed to help one better navigate the choppy waters of illusion
Actually swallows you down under highlighting growing impermanence of any safety cushion

One may wonder at the ways of the world that increasingly shows neither spine nor heart
It does not come as surprise though that man to safeguard his interest leaves nothing to fate
He willingly bites the bait as life throws testing moments churning emotions of love and hate
In his quest for greatness it hardly matters that relationships of old may need to cut a sorry face!

Connect

It is such a strange phenomenon that we sense, a feeling of connect
It is difficult to comprehend whether it truly exists or just sheer fantasy
It seems to be a forbidden fruit that one craves for and wants to grab a bite
It is never known whether one ever dives deep or remains in a stage of denial

It may seem a small wish that may not be very difficult to fulfil
It may range from small talk to want to have fruitful conversations
It may mean just being present when one encounters moments of descent
It may mean caring for with an assurance that provides a sense of endurance

It may start with an expectation from the ones you perceive to be close
It may be a right that you demand when your neck is one with the noose
One reaches out to others when the loose earth may seem to cave in
Little they know that those who they trust are going to let them fall to wily spin

One may be naive to have not observed the ease with which they play off the bounce
It may not come as a surprise then when new situations unfailingly erupts with chance
An event that may be an outlier may never sprout negative seeds of doubts
A recurrence of behaviour with an amazing consistency helps one indulge their mouths

The heart may be pure but enough may need to happen before it finds its own cure
The mind may be strong but new experiences may be needed to correct the wrong
The spirit may have character but one may need to unwind to live life beyond a reactor
To face the truth one needs to muster courage to face thorns while searching for nectar!

The Third Eye Blinks

It was a moment that one could savour and relish on for a life time
It may now be a memory but the effects will sustain beyond my prime
The sheer magic of the third eye opening had left me speechless with joy
One can now say with no holds barred that all of it seemed a preordained ploy

As the sword came out of the sheath it reflected a shine truly sublime
The purposeful clarity of its existence surrounded it with a magnificent aura
There was a clear focus as it went about completing its tasks and clearing the air
It just left me wonderstruck as to how one masterstroke can be a game changer

As I left behind the negative environment that had over the ages tied me down
I could only count my blessings at being fortunate to be amongst the chosen few
I never had imagined that I would be witness to this revelation and it all seemed a dream
I realized how just one moment has the complete power to transform my life for eternity

It left me staring at a gaping hole that embraced and mirrored all that I could imagine and more
It left a strong clarity on living in the present and letting go the baggage of all memories stored
Experiencing the wonders of Universal creation by itself was a treat to the untrained eye
Putting behind even such an inspiring vision was the lesson that I needed to be learn to truly live

As I got absorbed in the moment I felt the pulsating energy and vibration surround my existence
I could hear of musical sounds of ecstasy that was earlier shut off by the chaos and commotion
I could see through with clarity the real picture earlier hidden behind the blurred apparition
I could feel a connect that left me at complete peace, contentment and harmony with creation!

The Third Eye Opens

Enough has been read and heard about the power of the Third Eye
So it was an early morning surprise gift that left me on a perennial high
I got up with a message asking me whether I was willing to see things as they are
Notwithstanding the fact that every vision may not be as pleasant when truly bared

The divine hand opened itself out and began its shower of visionary rays
As I opened myself out I lost all sense of myself in the worldly fray
It came as an eye-opener to see things as they actually were
Gone were the wrong notions that I had caught on in the illusory fair

It was initially not very pleasant to see the true side to a person’s story
The sham and facade that they wore was reflective of Nature’s own fury
One may like to believe that as time passes future buries the past
It may come as a surprise to many that the ongoing journey forever lasts

The world at large was not what it reflected from the external glow
Behind the glitter and charm was a darker side that obstructed the natural flow
The energy and vibrations all around seemed so very negative and extremely low
It was not a surprise that they seemed to be left behind tending the earthly plough

It was time to be decisive and examine misgivings and uncover hidden agenda
One had to break loose from the superficial parade and forever break down the soiled veranda
As one exposed self to the dingy and murkier side of reality while dealing with inbuilt vanity
One could count one’s fortune in being blessed and guided to laugh away the Universal frailty!

Eyes

It has been said that the eyes are a mirror to the soul
One can read inner thoughts by merely looking deep into the eyes
They speak, they smile, they cry, they punish, they flirt, they transform
They truly reflect what you feel inside and they have their stories to tell

Your world of emotion truly reflects and illuminates your face
Your eyes directs and transforms the various forms that you take
Your happiness or sadness is fairly obvious to the world at large
As is being wonderstruck and lost or projecting a reality that is fake

Your eyes may be well spaced or they may be close set
Your eyes may be droopy or they may be a wee bit small
Your eyes may be deep set, wide set or a variation of round
You may like to apply a shade of liner to accentuate your look

Some say eyes are an ocean where dreams dissolve and play
Others say that beauty once captured never loses their sight
The eyes speak a language that connects with the heart
The road from eye to heart does not necessarily marry intellect

A beautiful eye makes silence so eloquent
A kind eye makes contradiction an assent
An enraged eye makes beauty deformed
It is the eye that truly gives life to every other part


Some say that eyes see a thing more clearly in dreams than awake
Others say that eyes see only what the mind is prepared to comprehend
One never knows how they look through other people’s eyes
It is an eternal debate that one faces, who to believe people or their own eyes?

Some say that eye of the master will do more work than both his hands
One who has a daring eye has the courage to tell and face downright truth and lies
If one were blind one may not have desired many so-called finer pursuits of life
It is the evil eyes of other people that many a time bring about eventual ruin

Eyes once open can dream and make pictures even when they are shut
Many a wise men have said it is better to trust ears less when compared to the eyes
A lover’s eyes can leave behind an eagle blind with his gaze
What the eyes do not appreciate or admire the heart does not desire

It is better to look for person’s intentions by looking them right in the eyes
One’s tongue may eventually fall silent, but the eyes continues to speak
It is the window where moods and thoughts fly unwittingly back and forth
The light of the body is the eye and where there is wisdom principles hold fort!

Fire

One of the core Universal elements that makes up your daily existence
In one form or the other it effortlessly ignites and merges into your life
It plays an anchoring role right from birth through death
Its sheer presence draws awe and respect reflecting its true worth

Be it the sparks that fly that generates airy heat of passion
Be it the warmth that it provides in frosty nights of winter
Be it the splendour of stars at the distance lighting up the nights
Be it the radiant sun the life of solar system that sustains order on earth

It becomes the fuel to light your furnace when in a state of combustion
It leaves behind a fragrance when it consumes the incense and camphor
It forms the central theme behind the most important rituals and traditions
When livid with anger it leaves nothing to imagination except trails of destruction

It presents a potent mixture ever alert to assimilate all in its wake
It leaves you to decide which of the forms you would like it to take
It demonstrates crystal clarity and what you see is what you get
It draws its strength when it works in tandem with symbiotic elements

Be it the passion that is responsible for your own conception
Be it the fuel that heats up the furnace responsible for your sustenance
Be it the warmth and light that it provides that brighten up your days and nights
Be it the final journey where it assimilates and leaves back no traces of your plight

It burns with an intensity letting out fiery heat and light
Your state of mind decides in your action to fight or take flight
When you pay it due respect it honours and reciprocates your gesture
When you literally kindle it you arouse its darker side that consumes your lair!

Caught In Transition

There are the normal people and there are the differently able
The difference arising from birth or circumstances they later faced
They are individually unique and represent an exotic work of art
To relate to their make-up and disposition you need to have a heart

There are certain glaring gaps that people can relate visually on the physical form
Rarer are the breed that empathize with the slow progress different to the norm
There are some who intentionally lay low stating basic comprehension to be difficult
Others demonstrate mental inertia taking cover behind their lack of knowledge of occult

There are many transitions that happens in the evolving life of man
Many of them are defined by society and happens within a time span
As long as you fit in you are never assessed as a measure of mean deviation
Should you be an outlier you uncover an existence that is a measure of dispersion

There are some conditions that people are blessed with at birth
Some may be genetic and others may be due to sheer lack of forethought
Not everyone foresees the future and is able to master fundamental perfection
Beyond luck one’s preference and sense of timing plays a role in procreation

There are times when there is wide age disparity between the parent and child
As they live through their existence their set of daily challenge may not really be mild
They may find it difficult to relate especially if their reality is one of between generations
They may not have the luxury to get off the steep cliff and re-examine conflicts of transition


Either parent or child may not be readily able to establish a frame of reference
Their sample audience more often than not reflects a homogeneous population
Their existence and connect may not be readily grasped by the uncaring and numb
Their experience has been very different in a world that demonstrates sheer apathy

It is not that either parent or child lack empathy or demonstrate lack of interest and effort
It just happens that laws of nature deliver a ruling that may seem to be very blunt and brute
There will always be a difference in mental strength and the physical endurance to sustain
When one is born fundamentally at a cross-road the probability of convergence seems remote

The relationships evolves with its sense of deep conflict, agony and pain
When meeting even the normal expectations of their age seems a bane
Either of them requires a tremendous adaptation and a maturity beyond their ages
It may deprive them of indulgence and their innocence and exuberance may be lost to just remain in the game!

Photography

The power of imaging has been empirically time tested and is here to stay
As they say one candid photograph can let one’s emotions lose its way
The picture speaks a thousand words the wise nodding their head cheerfully say
The eyes will take over and you will realize that the ears are no longer in the fray

You can look at the world uniquely through the power of your lens
You can notice the raw elements of composition across multiple scenes
You can capture the worldly charm and appeal to people’s aesthetic sense
You can make people appreciate beauty and look beyond their life of pretence

You can choose your locale, the background, the ambience and the surrounding light
You can have your pick of accessories from a range of cameras, lenses, filters and reflectors
All you need to do is get smitten by the shutterbug, let yourself loose and go on clicking
Capture everyday settings of life and narrate your story and make it real and gripping

Holding your camera at the subject’s eye level will capture the magnetic gaze and cheesy smiles
Choosing your background will help you avoid any painful distraction and emphasize your subject
Being aware of your maximum flash range will help you lend the right colour and glorify your day
Using the flash outdoors will help you lighten dark shadows or brighten a face on a cloudy day

To create an impactful picture you may like to move in close and fill your picture with the subject
Using the zoom till the subject fills up the view finder will help bring out the details of the subject
Occasionally you may like to breathe life into your picture by simply placing the subject off centre
Locking the focus and re-framing your picture will render a sharp clarity during your playful saunter


At times you feel like taking some vertical pictures and you consciously turn you camera sideways
You need to be aware of your flash’s range and when to get down to your subject’s eye level
Studying the effects of light in your pictures can help you better manage shadows and natural colour
You are the picture director and can rearrange your subjects to let their own personalities shine

You can paint your canvas and let the beauty of the image capture the viewer’s imagination
Your sample pictures that you capture may very much end up being a beginner’s inspiration
Your sense of timing reflected through hand-eye coordination captures the audience’s attention
It is so much fun to breathe life and narrate your own stories by bringing novelty into your creations!

Tradition

A habit that gets initiated by an individual at a point of time
To meet the pressing need of the hour as he deems fit and fine
It may not necessarily be accepted easily in the prevailing social fabric
As time passes awkwardness will make way for the lamp to find its wick

Many a practice and belief gets passed from one generation to the other
Power of prose and poetry have been known to ensure its preservation
Many a custom may never get questioned on their relevance or need to exist
At times changes gain legitimacy due to the influence of some who persist

Even the persons who invented the sacred tradition may not have clarity of sight
As much as succeeding generations following would like to believe he had the foresight
To new initiators it may just be a way to establish and consolidate their own position
The means adopted may differ from rejecting existing tradition to push their interpretation

Any new change would have attracted its given share of confrontation
When different schools of thought collide there is bound to be a chain reaction
The perceived interference or lack of wisdom may invite the conservative’s share of disdain
As time flies society seems to forget the values that predated the existence of current system

Many an existing tradition may never have gone through much levels of deliberation
The past is also witness to new practices that got invented to enhance the role of an institution
There may be a wide gap in the current understanding of tradition in relation to its conception
Every generation that adapts to suit the needs of the day demonstrate their right to guide evolution!

Batting Paradise

As you take your position and guard and evaluate the field placement
You look up to the skies to spare any distress and permanent impairment
You identify your spots beyond the boundary ropes while planning the huge strike
You demonstrate a strong focus to handle harsh pitch conditions that you do not like

The pacers may work out a bounce that straddles your personal space
The spinners may weave their magic and their googly may leave you in a spin
You have no way of guessing whether the next ball is going to be bowled full or short
You need to clearly sight the ball early on to help you quickly alter your shot

It may be important to trust your instincts while seeking out solutions that test your mind
It may not always be possible to consult a toll free service provider to get you out of the bind
There are times when you may have to stop thinking straight and attempt to hit inside out
One can’t always aim for technical perfection if real returns accrue from the smashing shot

You can feed on your strengths and work your magic using the bowler’s pace of the ball
You can relentlessly use your series of cuts, pulls and drives and put up your resistance wall
You can be the force and the ammunition the bowlers need to battle the dew factor
You can hit harder and clear the field while forcing the pace to be the critical differentiator

It is about one’s ability to take charge when wickets are crumbling amidst the din of the crowd
It may be frustrating to take on the bowlers all alone while aiming to get the runs on the board
You may not have a choice regards the position that you encounter when you come into bat
You do have a choice regards your internal resilience and stand like a thorn in the opposition path

You need to demonstrate innate aggression in your aim to consolidate your team’s position
You do not have too much time to settle in while facing the swingers and set up the win
Great men have purposes while the lesser mortals have wishes when wickets tumble
It is not just methodical hitting at the end that helps your team to recover from the early fumble

You may demonstrate typical high strung attitude and may not like to lie low for long
You may like to punish the fielder who thought you could be dropped and still escape with a song
You would like to punish the bowler who is using the conditions favouring movement and swing
You may like to spark a turnaround avoiding any mistimed shots as you gradually spread your wings

As you space your innings you need to adapt and learn to cleverly adjust your regular stance
The sound of your willow raining fours and sixes seems to mirror your rhythm in a run dance
Many a strong man have wilted and collapsed under the heat of a brutal assault
Should you believe in dreams you can set the stadium on fire with your electrifying volt!

Stop Worrying About Your Audience

Many folks before they commit to an action do think of possible consequences
It does sound logical since it makes them prepared to handle any circumstances
To some it seems a way to pre-empt situations and be placed in a better position
To others it seems a strategic pill to be taken in the absence of any magic potion

Many a time people over-analyze and give external factors too much weight
Some have a habit to consult the general public who are least interested in your fate
Some seem to worry about the opinions of people who may not have any stake
Others seem too obsessed with their perception and avoid starting off on a new slate

The marketers may be at their savvy best in trying to trying to address unmet needs
The developers may work on programs aimed to better interface with technology feeds
The trainers may conceptualize interventions after evaluating target audience needs
The production and operations folks team up to ensure that the unit does not bleed

To get the elevation you desire there are times you need to lift your own game
To develop the big picture perspective you need to consign your fears to the flame
You may have to introspect and question your intrinsic motivation and attitude
Overlooking the Universal reaction may just help you take action and gain altitude!

Travel from Birth to Death

I expressed a desire to my lord that this vacation I wished to visit Planet Earth
I had done all the research and knew that there was only one entry and one exit point
The tremendous demand to explore and experience made this location a hot spot
One’s luck and good fortune determined the ease of obtaining the visa and period of stay

As I did the ground work I rolled out a poll trying to connect with others on a similar itinerary
As I understood the embassy folks were tight lipped and desired each to have a welcome surprise
It was only on arrival that one could connect with travellers at various points of journey completion
The challenge was to identify known faces behind the new names and masks that one had to wear

As in most sojourns the experiences are a mixed bag of sweet and sour memories
Each succeeding sequence of events either inspires faith or makes you a chronic worrier
But as they say bees get attracted to honey and a lotus floats peacefully on water
Sooner than later souls that interact on their journey will discover a common connection

As the journey goes through various phases and the planned agenda comes to an end
Most find the eventual call to depart comes sooner than one would like one’s stay to end
To fellow travellers on their visit the departure terminal and exit date comes unannounced
Those who know their time is up are glad to find their way back home to complete tasks undone!

Finding Your Way Out of the Jungle

As I travelled on my path I began to observe the changing topography
There was dense foliage with hanging roots with not a hint of sunlight
At some places there was streaming sunlight and the ground was caving in
At others the land and water converged to create currents landing one in a spin

The laws of the jungle seemed to be different at various points of time
A common factor that it stressed was that only the fittest will survive their prime
A time of adversity will truly help in uncovering the true measure of man
One should learn to adapt and flow with the tide that may not be as your plan

As the log of wood came crashing down the dense overgrowth
Its impact got buffered by the dark bushes that seemed to cushion its fall
I realized the importance of developing strong and deep roots
At moments when one gets tested, it differentiates the brute from the astute

There was life that existed across all levels each finding comfort in their skin
Even a slight change in height or surrounding separated them from their kin
Those who were driven by their internal compass could find their way out of the maze
They were guided all along to find their true calling as they identified their inner direction!

A Planned Sabbatical

It was the plan that I have been toying with for last couple of years
A step that I could not earlier take due to my increasing and haunting fears
Today as I am more confident, assured and at peace with my self
I realize that each of us is responsible for putting our expiry date on the shelf

We get pushed into an environment where others have the final say
They decide the metrics and evaluation criterion and ask us to join the play
If you realized you were different from the herd and put on a rebel act
It was not long before you got ostracized and had to eventually sign the pact

In the simulated environment with external forces at work
We put on a mask and try to fake our very best impression
It is not long before we begin to sense the gradual discomfort
Sooner than later we will all realize the futility of putting up an act

I gradually understood that the people in the world were not perfect as they claimed
It took time though to uncover the mask and facade and capture the true impression
I had to let go of all my preconceived beliefs and all perceptions fed over the ages
It was time I broke loose and not just live on the fringes feeding on what I could salvage

I realized that you are only answerable to self, and all other characters come and play their part
It does not mean that you forget and surrender your identity and not listen to your heart
A future awaited me that I wished to envision, think and co-create
A new world order that valued me where I would no longer oscillate


I needed to find my space and my place in this Universe
I had a deep thirst for knowledge and the Ultimate Truth
I wanted a break away from the crowd and discover myself in Solitude
Taking a Sabbatical and undertaking meditation is just the start to find my right altitude!

The Real You

As you wander down your inner alley comes the haunting questions – Who’s the Real You?
Are you clued on to your natural self or are have you put yourself in a spot with your adapted self
There have been so many experiences that you have had, it may be difficult to focus and pinpoint
And identify the real you in the midst of all the imaging, positioning and facades that you wear

It may seem that there are moments when you feel like tearing down your hair
In search for your identify as regards where do you truly belong and are awaited
There may be a hazy clarity as regards your inner most desires and feelings
But yet there may be a foggy cover that clouds vision and constrains honest intent

It may have been quite some time that you really felt you are doing what you truly want
You have made many adjustments and compromises on the way keeping other’s interests in mind
There may have been times that you have stepped down to accommodate other’s dreams
Sooner than later it occurs to you that you have just one life and it is better living out your vision

You may have taken actions that may have felt appropriate at that point of time
There is no point in feeling miserable thinking about alternate paths that you could have taken
A learning that you can take away over the ages is that you need to be honest to yourself
Acknowledge your inner feelings and emotions and not submitting to acts of reprisal

As they say your external experiences are just a fleeting tip of the iceberg
There is more to your core than your past and its time you took charge
You can immediately assess the difference in terms of your own state of mind
Your relaxed and calm countenance will be reflected in the warmth of your aura!

Make the Most of Now

It may sound cliché to hear someone state “Make the Most of Now”
Come to think of it that’s all that you have power on - now or ever
The past has flown leaving behind a set baggage of memories
The future has yet to arrive demonstrating no trace of destiny

The air that you breathe, the water that you drink, the food that you eat,
The moments that you sleep, the love that you provide, the blessings that you give
Whatever you seem to say or do is always in the here and now
Whatever you face or reap is a function of your act despite the weather

Even the anger that you demonstrate letting loose the barrage of expletives
Just for a second stand back and try repeating the action in a similar manner
Try as much you will immediately observe the difference in intensity and passion
Is there any sense in holding back to unwanted memories that holds you to ransom?

The words that you read now, the thoughts that emerge in your head,
The connections that form in your mind, the conclusions that you currently draw,
The arguments that you may like to make, the reputation that you have at stake
The convergence of body, mind and spirit is and will always be in the here and now!

Procrastination

A word that many of us can resonate with at various times of life
An act that many of us have been irresponsible enough to indulge in
An example that many of us may not recount with pride and respect
A habit that many of us have at various points of time tried to dispense with

It all starts with a small little indulgence that at the start may not matter
The first time you open the door is sowing the recipe for future disaster
The freedom to intrude your personal space will have a natural outcome in the final race
It is akin to a desire to move your foot forward yet with your head turned backwards

One may easily relate with your fetish to shed those extra pounds you have piled on
It just happens that every other day you seem to find a logical reason to put off action
It could be the change in weather that may not appeal to your sensibilities one day
Or a funny uneasiness that seems to bind you in a state of no action the other day

It could be your best friend’s first and only marriage in his lifetime and you ignore your diet
It could be the vacation that you have been planning & dreaming for ages and you willingly pile on
It could be the ultimate high on the personal or professional front and you want a celebration
You rationalize that in rare moments of pleasure one should not play spoil sport by self obsession

You may be more conscientious and willingly workout four times a week
Yet there are those moments in the day when you lose integrity and go weak
Your head guides you to the right choices in life, yet you decide to follow your heart
Your consent to the requests by others directly impacts in causing self grievous hurt


You may have decisions to make that you unconsciously seem to put off for another day
You may rationalize by saying that in the interests of quality you need more information and time
You want to involve others in the decision making process so that they do not feel hurt
You fail to realize that these very actions are increasingly responsible for you losing your sleep

You may tend to hold back your dissenting opinion and may lack courage to stand for democracy
At the other extreme you intentionally put up blocks lacking the spine to directly confront and act
Many a kind thought and idea may come to a dead stop with the now infamous “But”
But as they say Postponements is a sincere form of rejection and you are bound to get into a rut

Just putting off a difficult thing for tomorrow is not going to make life easier
You will have to anyway tackle it along with all that gets piled on the way
Procrastination as the wise people say is the art of keeping up with yesterday
You need to decide and the time is now whether you intend to let life speed you by!

The Right Distance

As I relaxed under the soothing moonlight starry sky
My mind suddenly turned hyper active like the flower hopping fly
I began to wonder regards the depth in relationships that truly matter
I began to question whether conscious distance avoids trace of clutter

It suddenly struck me that just today a couple of hours back
I was actually sweating and on the verge of a blackout under the midday sun
Now, just within a couple of hours under the same sky but under reflected light
It seemed so very pleasant and everything seemed to be just placed right

The further the distance from the ground more the freedom enjoyed by the kite
The further the distance from the core, the lesser is the power of gravity
What an inspiring contrasting thought – I needed to share the piece of insight
The right distance ought to be maintained in space to manage the pull of attraction

During the frosty winter, the burning cauldron provides you welcome relief
Yet to keep the cauldron burning indefinitely may send a wrong message
The environmentally conscious may speak about the evil of burning fossil fuel
It is high time one achieves balance in generating new solutions and let go the devil

To each one his pace and need to find his space
The need to find balance is just not akin to clicking the lens
Periodic takes and retakes helps one find his place in the sun
History will stand testimony to means adopted to get tasks done!

Call of the Wild

It was a ravenous appetite that took over after the rule book driven nocturnal chase
Seeking out the tiger was supposed to be the final prized moment of glory
The Divine lord was propitiated to create conditions that could not be further worse
We had to behold the tiger with pride intact before it fell to the ill-fated curse

We had heard from the tribal chieftain about the tiger that was being stalked
We were curious when we got to know that the chief predator wanted to talk
In all of recorded history the king of predators inspired awe, fear and respect
It seemed so very sad that destiny seemed unkind and its survival was now at stake

Once acknowledged as a symbol of wilderness and health of the eco-system
Focused energies on its conservation is crucial to maintain the life support system
Beyond the homo-sapiens and certain domesticated species rest of nature is wild
Sustaining the bio-diversity chain is not just crucial but man’s own key to survival

They have been known to be seat bearers of various incarnation of the lord
Their very mention inspires courage and pride an all too uncommon emotion
The very same reason seemed to have brought it to its verge of extinction
Over the ages it has been hunted for skin and body parts and trivial sport vendetta

As the meeting hour dawned my intestines were throwing up and my legs were going weak
I was filled with shame to discuss his future amongst us that now literally seemed bleak
The tiger announced his arrival with his now famous brisk pace and mighty roar
I lacked the courage as him to stand by self as my fingers drew comfort twiddling with the barrel gun

The tiger was the first off the block and argued about the chronic disturbance to his eco-system
Human exploitation over the ages had eaten into his habitat and was causing his extinction
His pitiful condition was akin to a guest seeking permission to enter his own home
Humans lacked the intellect and sensibilities to repair their damages and eliminate interference

I mustered all my guts to talk about our contribution and ensure his sustenance
The management of habitat that was the blue print of our Conservation Strategy
The intent was to identify the limiting factors and mitigate the same with control
Use technology and preventive measures to ensure recovery and improve carrying capacity

The tiger seemed to chuckle at my sad plight and yet was kind enough to not give me a fright
He reemphasised about the need for humans to focus on need and control their greed
He laid threadbare the argument of survival instinct behind the veil of the population story
He seemed wise enough to echo the Universal truth of identifying and following the laws of nature

I knew that the tiger had me knocked down literally by the throat
His argument was sound and he seemed to be now readying for the kill
It seemed wise that I step back and acknowledge my role in his family destruction
It would still never undo or make up for all the damages caused by my brethren to their ilk

As I signed on the treaty on ways to reduce the pressure on natural resources
I hope that the ongoing man-animal conflict will quickly die a natural death
Nature hopefully will be back in charge and ensure there is no further degradation
The next time I come visiting, the tiger welcoming me with its family will be true soul connection!

Great Expectations

We are after all humans and it is our intrinsic nature to have expectations
So we seem to rationalize when we expect others to empathize with our condition
Is it not a mutual right to reach out and seek others at any time of need?
After all man needs to look beyond his cocooned world and expand beyond daily feed

We wonder as regards inability of our network to relate with our present condition
As we live out our lives we may make demands that may appear an unreasonable affliction
As we willingly demonstrate sensitivity and proactively render a helping hand
So does our intrinsic nature wish for the divine to manifest with their magic wand!

Our life experiences may make us behave with others in a set pattern
There may not even be a remote connect with others in a given situation
We may wonder with consternation regards the negative attitude and abject lack of concern
It may fail to cross our mind that their reactions reflects the evolution of their inner creation

The order in which they were born in the family may dictate their life experiences
The timing of life occurrences as they lead their life may decide their predisposition
The beliefs they form and abide by in life may result in choices exercised by volition
The perception formed of the world and corresponding self ambition have a strong connection

Only a very few may stand back and periodically reflect on their life condition
The rarer are those who willingly contest their beliefs and aim to conquer their mind
Disappearing is the breed who confront others at grave peril and risk to their reputation
Lucky are those who get to interact with those who willingly embrace a principled existence

As men live through their daily experiences amidst destructive forces causing misery and pain
It is better to reach unto their inner depths to overcome ongoing adversity that may seem a bane
It would be wiser to not expect support from the external world and then wallow in self pity
It pays to follow your intuitive intelligence, trust your innate wisdom rather than preach morality!

Vacation

The wait was finally over and it was time to take off on my vacation
A plan in waiting to test the waters and bask in the sun,
Riding the sand dunes and climb the frosty mountains
Lose myself amidst the eerie silence of the wild forest terrain

I never realized when I left behind the final remnants of human civilization
As I got immersed and lost myself admiring Nature’s wonders of creation
The flora and fauna all seemed to unite under the full moon starry night
It seemed they were taunting me at my choice to live an urban miserly plight

As the sun showered its gracious ray, rainbows seemed to reflect on the curvaceous horizon
Driving into the mountainous terrain, the alleys and the valleys seemed to reflect peace and quiet
The avian species personified the essence of freedom when you do not carry any baggage
The ice and ragged stone seemed to sculpt together wonders of marvel that knew no parallel

As I raced amidst the sand dunes of the hot and arid desert that seemed to stretch for miles
It seemed such a wonder to discover islands of prosperity reflecting full bloom and greenery
The water in all its glory reflecting shine and sparkle seemed to forever beckon
It radiated enthusiasm aspiring to convey the tricks of the trade to survive amidst the spin

I hardly got time to absorb the change in scenery from the abundance of sand to that of water
As I plunged into the depths of the ocean it was only befitting that I shared space with the coral and the otter
As the calm and soothing waters refreshed and recharged the cells within my body,
It was pure delight to share space swimming with the sharks with no particular eye on anybody

It was time and I had to rise up and head back to the beckoning shore
Time had flown past and I had to now connect back with my daily chore
As I seemed to bake in the sun with my feet getting submerged in the sand
It seemed to capture the essence of the moment when one gets lost in the daily grind

I can vouch for the fact that time had just flown past
I had covered territories and terrains diverse and vast
As I look back with fond memories of the not so distant past
I hope fervently for many more enriching moments to forever last!

Playground

Life is a playground mirroring mixed experiences of cheer and tear
As we move along it sprouts energy molecules resembling cause and effect
One will always bump into the cameo appearances of temporary infatuation
As the hardened farmer knows weeds should not develop to weaken the foundation

As energies fluctuate keeping in context one’s state of mind
One’s limited beliefs is primarily responsible to tie one in a bind
Fear of the unknown may restrict an individual’s worldly mobility
Why does it happen that men learn on hindsight and forever remain in captivity?

Imagine your first time on the wily see-saw when you eventually uncovered your hidden flaw
Reflect back the times when your urge to win your marbles many a time ended up in a squabble
Wonder how you managed to balance your wobbly steps while playing amidst your broken chips
The jumping rope trick still leaves you gasping for breath and you again yearn for that airy fillip

Life resembles the chase where you play an eternal game of hide and seek
Life resembles the treasure that you discover when you play bandit and loot
Life throws opportunities galore as you answer to the call of dog and the bone
Life binds you in the eternal web yet urging you to find links to draw you out of the stink

As you aim to maximize your triple word score in the game of scrabble
It reflects back your skill in building your fortune amidst lots of uncovered rubble
As you master your moves and stealthily give chase to finally proclaim check mate
The twists and turns you face head on for the ultimate catch seems to deserve the wait!

Garden of Health

Today has been labelled by folks as the World Health Day
A possible trigger to guide people to mend their erratic way
To many it may be just another trivial statistic on the wall
To the truly desperate it may be the starting point to heed their call

The subject gains no additional brownie points by being assigned a day
It may though sensitize people to reflect on the same in their inner bay
Many a time group thinking triggers chain reactions unimagined in intensity
It may be the storm required to give a thorough shake and question one’s sanity

The external manifestation may seem to portray a positive condition
Unknown to many, they may harbour parameters not a source of envy
One needs to examine their past habits and current living condition
Many a times one would discover current patterns rests on a weak foundation

Half the challenges of the battlefield is won in your own mind
You just need to focus your energies to get you out of the bind
You just need to believe your intuition and demonstrate strong conviction
Sooner than later your glow will radiate as you march on as per your volition!

Peace

There are times in life that we aim to fervently connect with the higher power
They generally turn out to be those where one is ignorant of ways to take cover
It may seem that the Universe has converged and lashing at you with a back stab
The game of rolling the dice may result in even the masters suppressing their gag

It may not be every other day that man seems to be possessed by the devil
Whether one likes it not truth be told that good gets balanced out by evil
It may not be long before one realizes self imposed conditions of restraint
One’s inability to make peace and cut ice when faced with multiple constraints

The disenchantment could be with weather, situations or people whom you know
The past may have presented situations where you may have been party to the blow
The recovery may not have been easy and the pace of progress may be very slow
As one discovers for self when planting manure and picking up the mental plough

As one cultivates the mind one may encounter the perennial weeds
Unknown to most in times of indecision one may have planted its seed
Given the fertile soil and environment conducive to its daily need
One can only question oneself regards choices not taken to control the feed

It may be better that one acknowledge one’s experience and strives to make peace
Sooner than later one can discover that he no longer needs to make fervent pleas
One needs to be as objective with colleagues, friends and family in your network
One can ill afford to take sides and get caught on the wrong foot despite all your work!

Judgement

There are various moments in our life that we are quick to react
It may as yet not be the right time that we put up our act
It may erroneously result in demonstration of utter lack of tact
At its nadir it may involve evaluating one’s relationship pact

One may perennially wonder just when arrives the eternal boiling point
One may seek out solutions to identify the emotional tipping point
It may never seem so but little words and actions expose the grime
Either party may never acknowledge their own role in the crime

Many say that things could be different if one were to suspend judgement
The least that it does is to not expose you to despair and bereavement
You can collect your thoughts and whatever information you need
To make a conscious decision rather than allow the ground to cave in and bleed

One may like to question the basis and rationale of various verdicts
One may at times feel caught behind and let down in moments of conflict
It may appear that life seems to dish out a menu worse than a convict
It may also seem to signal the need to seek peace and not think about the final edict!

Education

There is enough and more that has been written and spoken about education
Yet there seems a gap when it comes to recognizing your choice of vocation
One may feel spoilt for choices but reality is that each one savours only his potion
One may be ill equipped to handle reality when you need to get into rhythm and motion

One may experience his dosage of languages, arts and humanities
One may develop mastery on maths, science, trade and commerce
One may get to sip and taste from the ever brimming cup of music and dance
Despite the same man may yet reflect a daze and seems caught in a maze

One may have developed adequate knowledge on his areas of interest
Unfortunately the systems tests your brain power and not your absorption
One may unwillingly bite the bait and acknowledge the need to learn by rote
Very few develop the wisdom to cross the river in the absence of the boat

The system seems to have conditioned itself to operate in a trance
It gets uncomfortable when someone questions the efficacy and impact
It has developed a thick skin and shuts out the contrary opinions of the few
It is no wonder to experience detachment of those with a different worldly view

All may not yet seem lost and the future can still be created with love and care
It requires one to let go of attachment to past patterns and embrace a life of dare
As one experiences new lessons and insights while giving up their past self
One will appreciate that the truly educated and liberated possess no expiry date on the shelf!

Decisions

It is said man grows and evolves by the decisions he takes
Yet it is one skill that seems always a gap on many folks plate
The consequences of one’s actions may not appeal to every palate
The unwillingness to live out one’s destiny may leave a sour taste

Based on their appetite men demonstrate levels of risk aversion
It is no wonder that outcomes vary in every other situation
Experiences through life may have far reaching implications
It is not a surprise that many are known to let loose their emotion

One may demonstrate care and empathy almost to a fault
He may be less cognizant of his journey coming to a premature halt
His inner eye may eventually open when he can no longer bear the volt
His willingness to face reality will differentiate his ongoing reaction to the jolt

One needs to develop self awareness on his current predicament
He needs no other person to affirm his sense of judgement
Each man is smart enough to learn to guard his interests and turf
One does not need to placate others when you are facing heat and the rough

The inner wisdom guides and does provide a sense of direction
It is important to pay heed especially when you seem to have lost your vision
You may reap slow and steady progress as you boldly face your destiny
Belief in self will develop your skills of discernment to stand up to any future mutiny!

Child and Working Parents

The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step
Seems to explain the time spent between working parents and their child
Each caught in their daily web yet unaware of ways and means to relate better
A bond of blood and a pride of creation seem to be factors that truly matter

The working parents have a sense of pride and ownership with their creation
They try to make ends meet while making time out for their bundle of joy
They may face ongoing conflicts and a sense of guilt at not devoting enough time
They end up rationalizing that as time passes they will rectify insufficiencies of their prime

The child may want to spend more time with parents who seem forever busy
Little are they aware of the pains the parents take to make their life easy
The innocence and ignorance of the child seems to bring out random desires
They are as yet unequipped to understand why parents need to go out of their lair

The working parents may save and compromise their desires for their little one
To sufficiently satisfy their indulgent desires they forever seem to be on a run
They aspire for a fruitful existence where their child develops healthy self esteem
To hold their pride of place in the world and envision a future without heat and steam

The child grows up getting literate and educated in ways of the world
He begins to wonder and draws comparisons with those from his mould
At times he may have expectations that may not be always willingly met
Many a times it signals the entry in a relationship that involves concern and fret

The working parents may not be able to accept the evolving changes in their child
It may be difficult for them to fathom as to how do they express their own mind
They may not want to load their bundle of joy with their live agony and pain
They may not want them to get exposed to ulcers which they consider as life’s bane

The child has been lovingly cared for and reared by its parents
The time comes when he has to progress and discover his true essence
As he leaves the loving abode in his search for truth and higher learning
He does grapple with his emotions since he realizes he is alone in his search for meaning

The working parents are glad that they have fulfilled their sense of responsibility
They have more free time on their hands and acknowledge with a sense of humility
They have devoted their lives to family in a complete sense of care and duty
At times they question their own existence and feel an abject sense of futility

The child now lives an independent life and has a carved his niche in the world
His journeys may have taken him to locations at a distance from his parental herd
He may yearn to spend time with his parents but seem to have been caught in his web
He does realize that time may be short and wishes to compensate and control the ebb

The working parents seek the utmost happiness and carefree lives for their child
They may not like to express their ill-health and burden them with their plight
As they recede onto their sunset of life, they desire to let go of any hint of strife
As they forever bless their child a life full of peace and prosperity as they evolve in life

The child also desires to provide the best comforts that wealth can buy
He may not be able to always provide the companionship his parents now seek
His maturity levels and innate self determine levels of emotional and mental connect
He may yet be grappling with the biological challenges and flow of tide

As both working parents and child reflect and look on the sands of time
Each wished the best for the other yet may have desires left unfulfilled
They may instinctively want to spend more moments of time with one another
And relive their lives ironing out the creases formed by circumstances of weather

That is the true paradox of life, we understand and acknowledge yet do not timely act
The only true essence is the present and there can never be reliving any moment
Rather than wait for a better future and express self better at a later date
It may be wiser to let loose your bounty of love and not have a sense of regret at being late!

Career Plan or Lack of It

I seem to wonder when people talk about their future career plans
It seems just stating one’s preference for a choice of an engaging vocation
It is a simple matter of how you spend your time while earning your living
It seems all a fuss stressing on clarity on long-term goals to facilitate your survival

On one hand, they say, life is dynamic and you need to adapt and change
On the other hand, the jargons kill one’s enthusiasm ensuring you go out of range
It is not just a matter of motivation, preferences changes with time
So why be finicky and insist on past credentials that may actually be past its prime

It seems that man is just a function of academic background and previous roles undertaken
His life experiences have no value when people lack clarity on competency that matters
Each man is compartmentalized and in the rat race assigned a given laboratory tag
It hardly seems to matter that action or inactions actually induces a groaning gag

Each man seems to only bother about his unique fight for survival
And acknowledges his grudging acceptance of conscious self denial
He seems to lack the energy or burning desire to break down the wall
He is safely entrenched in his comfort zone envisioning the long haul

The daily factors around us urge one to periodically evaluate and think
Life is never static and what worked may in the future no longer tick
So why be rigid and develop entrenched self defeating patterns
When you can openly embrace the Universe and nourish your own farm

The challenge comes when we seek external affirmation for our different views
Wisdom may not be a gift for those who hardly make time to look at the morning dew
As one sets sail on the Universal Ship called the Unknown Journey of Life
It may be better to live up to your calling rather than having to endure strife!

Give and Take

It seems so very logical the concept of give and take
To catch a wink of sleep you need to let go of being awake
In order to fill up the glass again you need to empty it first
To create a new future and reality you need to have a thirst

How very uncomfortable it would be to continuously pile on food
How very unwieldy it would be to wear multiple layers of clothing
In order to get walking you need to give up the comfort of a seat
To embrace a new idea you need to avoid developing cold feet

Imagine filling up your pockets with all the money in the world
You can only aspire to stack in your pockets as much they can hold
Should you aim to go against nature resources will get drained
Sooner than later lack of mobility may leave you behind very pained

To wear a different colour and shade you need to give up set patterns
To think better you need to let your beliefs routinely face up to the knife
The shift in gears in your automobile requires you to commit to a certain motion
It requires you to commit to the long haul whatever be the levels of corrosion

The night gets left behind as you look forward to the day
The light is welcomed as you leave behind the dark bay
As you drive down the tunnel looking for the final opening
You need to be convinced that nature intends the bird to fly its wings!

Watch Your Weight

Spring season is back and there is a chirpy feel in the air
It is no wonder that one may feel like gorging in the fair
But truth better told heavy eaters kindly hear and beware
Junk food beyond indulgence will not really have a sense of care

As you begin to feel an uncanny sense of weariness
Your lethargic approach is a function of your heaviness
You have consciously ignored the calories adding to your weight
There is still time that you can be proactive and alter your fate

One may like to be nostalgic and remember the days without girth
It may not feel long that you never had to answer the nosy quirks
One may feel a sense of agony at destiny being especially unkind
Especially the genetically blessed ones that you seem to uncannily find

Just imagine and visualize yourself as a more energetic and fitter person
You do not have to satisfy others nor provide others any valid reason
You know your body better than any so called expert
Just reciprocate the respect so as not to get a sense of hurt

It is better to be proactive and focus on what you can do
A fitness regime suiting your style that you are equipped to handle
A relook on your diet in terms of quantity,quality and timeliness of intake
Can be the turning point to reverse back the clock on your functional age

It may call for discipline and a change of your ingrained habits
It may need teaming up with folks trying to also shed their bit
It may need a high level of patience and persistence
It is not always that you willingly subject to scrutiny under the lens

As you give yourself time you may be in for a welcome surprise
The image in the mirror is not a mirage and you really look nice
The raised eyebrows that you now seem to more often attract
You seem to have recovered your self esteem as seen from your impact!