Life

Creating mental pictures is imagination. We have the remote control to turn that switch on or off; our thoughts can be positive or negative. We can create anything we desire, in both art and life. Our sky can be pink or blue. After all, it is our creative world. Before there was art, there was a thought. Before every creation, there is imagination. Every change, every choice begins there. We were once told to stop daydreaming in school, yet without dreams and imagination, none of the technology or scientific innovations we have today would exist. Every dress that graced the runway lived first in a designer's imagination, starting its life in the designer's sketchbook. What we want to become, we can, if we truly manifest. Positive thoughts have the power to change not only our lives but also the lives of those around us. Every bookworm steps into an imaginary world while holding a book, a world crafted by the author. The beauty lies in how both the reader and the writer interpre...

Feeling lonely?  'Hey bot! I am feeling lost! What should I do?' In a lonely world, interactions with our seemingly sweet and helpful AI companions are becoming dangerous, posing psychological issues. With the geographical scattering of families, increased screen time, and workloads, people are less connected than ever, even though connecting to someone is just a WhatsApp call away. Even with technology advancements, we are feeling more distant than ever. Our 'Nila choru' (நிலா சோறு) days are a thing of the past.  Loneliness has become a norm. Friendships are changing. We don't even know how to connect anymore. A thousand WhatsApp groups for what purpose when relationships are fading? What if an old friend is no longer someone you like and has become someone who criticises you most of the time? Friends forever! Everyone is glued to work, family needs, bank loans, and our friendly neighbourhood Instagram. Terrace memories only linger in Google Photos. All the happy a...

                Girl meets Boy On a rainy day, the girl forgets her umbrella. She just finished her special classes and had some queries for the teacher, and all her friends had left home. She waits at the school lobby for the rain to stop. But that day, the rain would not stop pouring. She decided to leave. 'So what, I will get wet. I can't wait forever. The rain certainly is not stopping!'When she left the building and got ready to take in the first few raindrops, she saw him holding his umbrella towards her. She blushed. It was her darling crush! 'Wow! It's the best day of my life,' she thought. Together, they started walking. His house was just a few houses away from hers. But they never left home together and never talked much except for a hi on days when they bumped into each other. They walked, didn't talk. She loved the silence, and for the first time in life, silence was surreal. She understood how beautiful it felt to walk with one of he...

  I don't mind being blinded by the sun's light. I don't mind even if all I can see is the sunlight. I am so thankful to the universe for this divine view. One might wonder what's so special about the sunlight which shines every day and sets in the evening, and then the moon takes over.  The sun's rays create beautiful art on the trees, the lake, the river and the sky. The Sky turns Orange, blue, Grey, Purple and Orange again and then finally black when the sun sets and the moon starts its regular night shift. The rays of the sun are food for the plants and our energy boost for the day, for without the sun, the world is doomed. How fortunate we are that the sun comes out every day to take care of our daily needs. Aren't we blessed?   Let's spread our hands and thank God for this beautiful blessing! Let's wake up early every day and thank God for another blessed day and a hi to our mighty and powerful Sun!🙏🙏My sunshine is my daughter. Who is yours? Plea...

In memory of.. For tho’ my lips may breathe adieu, I cannot think the thing farewell. Not a moment in my life goes by without thinking about you. You were my hero, the rock that kept us strong. You were always there for me when I needed you. You never lost the child in you. You were almost as excited as we were. Your lovely brown eyes spoke volumes. You did so much for us, but never complained. Your humbleness is what always made me feel grounded in the chaotic world. Even now, after 10 years, I still hear your voice, which is the one thing that gets me going. My life is never the same without you. The days we had and all the beautiful memories will forever be cherished. For though you are gone, you have never really left us. You always stay near, reminding us to be strong, brave and kind like you always were.  We did not get a chance to say goodbye. I am thankful to God for having granted the strength to write about you. I thought I could never muster the courage to write about yo...

All Yarnaholics are welcome here💗 Needles, yarn, and a cup of tea—my perfect moment at any time of the day. I knit, so I am always armed with scissors, needles and a ball of yarn, so don't mess with me😛 Untangling the tangled yarn needs a lot of patience, just like in life. We need patience when life throws us its ball of tangles. When you are a beginner, at first, you don't get it, but as you progress, the pattern starts to form, and you will get a hang of where it's all going.  Taking out the needles, grasping the yarn between your fingers, and twisting can unravel your problems even during your worst days. Is life a combination of knits and purls? A knit and a purl and a purl and a knit and then a knit and a knit and a purl and a purl. There are many ways to solve a particular problem, and each person has a different beginning of life. All that matters is that, in the end, we form that beautiful pattern of stockinette and garter stitch.  Some of my stash 😊 Each of us ...