Back Again...Me & Myself

Yes, I'm back again to do what I love most...penning my thoughts and ideas. It's been a long time since I posted last. I was literally surprised when I checked the date :) Although writing gives me immense joy and pleasure, the last one year was especially hectic, demanding and erratic and believe it or not, blogs were the last thing on my mind. But since blogging or more specifically writing is therapeutic for me and the best way to unwind and unburden all pent-up feelings, I shook off all laziness and chose to write and am happy that I did! Feeling a lot energized...I promise to write more often this year. Enjoy life!

The Meaning of Life

The meaning of life is to give life a meaning...life that's beautiful, uncomplicated and simple. An existence where each single moment and day would ring a sense of fulfillment and happiness. But is it possible or is it an Utopian concept? Why is life so complicated these days? Why are we fueled by desperation, dissatisfaction and unhappiness? It's sad that these days we fail to enjoy life or try to find happiness in simple things. We are forever running for money, fame, glitz and glamour. We are neck deep into all kinds of vices imaginable. We hardly have time for anyone. We don't respect or love anyone. We are loud mouthed and big time liars. We have become so self-centered that we don't even care to think about anyone or what's happening around us. It's only ME, I and MYSELF all the time! It's really a sickening and alarming time that we're living in. People have forgotten humanity. A minimal kindness, loyalty, gratitude and reliability cannot be expected of anyone. Perhaps, these are virtues which very soon can be found only in textbooks.

Every day we come across news which is unsettling, enough to give any sane person nightmares and jitters. Molestation, rape, eve teasing, child abuse, torture inflicted on senior citizens have become part and parcel of our so-called 'civilized' society. And we have become so very thick skinned and ignorant of these vices that we even fail to raise our voices against such atrocities happening around us every day. It's like, "nothing's happening to me or my family, so why should I even bother?" And so we go on with our regular chores like a machine oblivious to everything around us! Is this called living? No! It's called surviving like a coward and these people are nothing but spineless opportunists who only think about their own well being. I really pity these folks!

The situation around us sets me thinking. What's gonna happen in the future? What kind of education and enlightenment can our next generation expect? It's dubious and unsure. We can never be at par with Westerners unless we learn to value the importance of civilization, humanity and social responsibility. We've blindly aped them in everything but we know nothing of decorum, civility and sobriety. Our society is crumbling fast. Our values are fading. Unless we pull up our socks real fast, nothing can be done to save our society. So all you 'true' folks out there...come out of your pigeonholes...give your life a meaning!

Who Let the "Dogs' Out?

“The more I get to know men, the more I like my dog.”

Well guys, don't get me wrong...I'm not talking about the male sex here, but the entire human race in general. And I'm not a misanthrope! The more I'm talking and interacting with people, the more I'm getting irritated. Some people really drive me nuts! All those weird, vain, stupid and silly people! I don't know how to hold my cool in some situations, given that these people don't know when and how to stop and draw a final line. Lying, offending, mouthing filthy language and nasty jokes...it simply freaks me out.

I don't understand why people are just dumb! And I don't even have an answer to all the dumbest questions that they throw at me. Some are prolific liars. It annoys me even more. Sometimes, I feel helpless and feel like running away. I don’t know why character no longer counts…I want to bang my head in absolute anger. In those situations, I want to take long walks or just sit alone for some time. I feel better. But I still don't understand why some people are just plain silly and turn out to be completely fake and intolerable!

I know I can't get rid of these people. I have to live with them each single day. But you know what? Sometimes, it gets on my nerves. My eyes burn with anger. I have a headache. Then I choose to be silent. I listen to music, write or watch movies. Good food is a great leveler. So I indulge in epicurean delights. Life once again goes back to normalcy.

However, one thing is for sure. Both the universe and human stupidity are infinite! There's no end to it. Some people just make me mad and my day just goes for a toss. Yeah, they do exist! They are very much all around us. I've no clue why at all they open their mouths. Or for that matter, announce their 'presence' with their stupidest, repulsive words!

But I guess, I just have to deal with it and somehow keep myself going. I can never walk away from these odious situations and people. I have to manage. I have to test my patience. I have to laugh. I keep my fingers crossed.

But here's the catch! To rewind what I began with...humans for sure are no match for dogs! Yeah...you read it right. Dogs, or better to say, animals are the best creation of God! Let's find out why...

Humans keep grudges; dogs don't, they will always forgive you

Sometimes people are not happy to see you; a dog is always happy to see its owner. It wags its tail in gratitude.

Loyalty is a long forgotten word for humans these days. Dogs are loyal to the end.

There are so many more authentic facts that I could list. It would just go on and on.

So yes,  Dogs, and not Humans win hands down!

Phenomenal Woman

Here's a lovely poem "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou dedicated to me and my womanhood!

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Surround Yourself With Music!

I am a complete music and movie aficionado! More so, I cannot imagine my everyday existence without music. Music is present in every form in my life. It soothes my soul, cleanses all clutter in my mind, refreshes me, fills me with new energy, makes me romantic and rejuvenates me in every way!


I feel, music is present in minute little details and surroundings in our lives. You just have to search for it! Music is the language of God! It's His way of saying that He exists! Music can be so beautiful, so very enchanting! Music can be felt in the early morning twitter and songs of various unknown birds, droplets of rain, cascading and gushing water, the hustle and bustle of daily life, cacophony of horns during traffic jams, prattling of exuberant children, busy chirping of birds after sunset and what not! The presence of music in myriad forms in our lives is undeniable. I guess the world would have been a very different and unpleasant place to live without music.

Personally, I unwind with music, whenever I feel low, cannot concentrate, have any tension or simply when I need to recharge myself. I feel an instant emotional surge; my mind gets a complete makeover and I feel renewed with extra energy. Music helps us to smile. Such is the power of music! Music engulfs everything, removes negative energy, makes you think positive. Music is used to relieve stress and as healing therapy for many ailments.

Include music in every way you can and see the difference!

Loneliness...Revisited...

I need to be loved
I need to be happy
Cared and comforted
Longing for love
Yearning to be needed
Waiting for loneliness to disappear
Filling my life with ecstasy!

Loneliness is a feeling of emptiness and solitude, sometimes self-imposed, sometimes influenced by several external factors. Let's begin with a beautiful poem on loneliness by Katherine Mansfield...but can loneliness be beautiful? Isn't it paradoxical? Well...here it goes:

Now it is Loneliness who comes at night
Instead of Sleep, to sit beside my bed.
Like a tired child I lie and wait her tread,
I watch her softly blowing out the light.
Motionless sitting, neither left or right
She turns, and weary, weary droops her head.
She, too, is old; she, too, has fought the fight.
So, with the laurel she is garlanded.

Through the sad dark the slowly ebbing tide
Breaks on a barren shore, unsatisfied.
A strange wind flows... then silence. I am fain
To turn to Loneliness, to take her hand,
Cling to her, waiting, till the barren land
Fills with the dreadful monotone of rain

Now, loneliness has perhaps become synonymous with our lives! There's a saying, " it's always lonely at the top...", but I guess it persists everywhere, all the time. The modern day life and lifestyle is aggravating it more. Then there are stress and tension at home and workplace, anxiety and various other factors contributing to feeling unwanted, neglected and empty inside. Many noted actors, musicians, writers and people from various professions today are victims of profound despair and depression. Several studies and researches today show that the feeling of loneliness and despair is spreading like a disease and it is quite alarming for our society! Chronic depression has now become a common syndrome among teenagers and many adults.

How can we deal with loneliness? It's easier said than done. I do not want to go into all those typical theoretical solutions and loads of commonly practiced methods. Sometimes, we feel dejected for no apparent reason. We need to be happy, need to feel loved, wanted and cared all the time. Loneliness should be dealt with love and compassion. Only that would heal loneliness in a slow and steady way.