“We are all just walking each other home.” — Ram Dass I was reading a novel set in the world of horse racing and came across a fascinating role… the pony rider . Before a race, a pony rider accompanies the racehorse, especially if it’s anxious or high-strung, guiding it calmly to the starting gate.…… Continue reading Pony Rider – The Borrowed Calm
Tag: Life Lessons
Blooming like Bougainvillea
While driving along the highway today, I noticed the bougainvillea plants lining the road, and it reminded me of something I once experienced in a counselling and life-skills training session. During one of the sessions, the trainer asked each of us to draw a mascot that represents who we are or who we aspire to…… Continue reading Blooming like Bougainvillea
Bangalore Traffic: An Unofficial Life School (Affiliated to Patience University)
Recently, I have noticed people using “Bangalore traffic” the way one uses metaphors or idioms… like Pandora’s box or Achilles’ heel! From random relatives in other states to friends across continents and even celebrities like Twinkle Khanna on Two Much show…..everyone invokes it confidently, as though they’ve personally survived Outer Ring Road at 6 PM.And…… Continue reading Bangalore Traffic: An Unofficial Life School (Affiliated to Patience University)
The Myth of “Making It”
“We can do our best and still not get what we want. That’s life, not failure.” – Alain de Botton Since childhood, we’ve been told that success is entirely up to us. Work hard. Want it enough. Believe in yourself. You’ll get there.It sounds empowering—and to some extent, it’s true. But it’s not the whole…… Continue reading The Myth of “Making It”
Clarity and Chaos – Listening Beyond the Noise
During one of our long drives recently, Ballelakka song started playing in the car. Usually, I’ve only seen it as that loud, colourful, high-energy song from Sivaji — full of dance, drama, and visual chaos. But this time, there were no visuals, just the song playing through the speakers. And wow — what a difference…… Continue reading Clarity and Chaos – Listening Beyond the Noise
Grow Through What We Go Through
Grow through what we go through.. one of my favourite lines.. As we move through life, we pick up more than just candles on a birthday cake—we gather little nuggets of wisdom along the way. Our perspective starts to shift. The things that once felt like a big deal somehow lose their grip, making space…… Continue reading Grow Through What We Go Through
Snowflakes and Souls: Unique, Yet Universally Beautiful
“No two snowflakes are alike.” – Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man I recently came across something fascinating: every snowflake has its own individual pattern. Isn’t that incredible? These tiny, delicate flakes that we often lump together as just “snow” are actually one-of-a-kind masterpieces. It got me thinking about how nature loves individuality. Snowflakes, people, experiences—each…… Continue reading Snowflakes and Souls: Unique, Yet Universally Beautiful
Scars That Shine: The Art of Mending and Letting Be
I think it’s good to take the time to fix something rather than throw it away. It’s an antidote to wastefulness and to the need for immediate gratification. You get to see a whole process through, beginning to end, nothing abstract about it. You’ll always notice the fabric scar, of course, but there’s an art…… Continue reading Scars That Shine: The Art of Mending and Letting Be
When Life Turns Us Into a Sugar Cookie
It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. It is easy to think that where you were raised, how your parents treated you, or what school you went to is all that determines your future. Nothing could be further from…… Continue reading When Life Turns Us Into a Sugar Cookie
What’s in Our Cup?
Imagine this: we’re holding a cup of coffee, and someone bumps into us. The coffee goes flying, and we’re left with a mess. Our first instinct is probably to blame the person who bumped into us. But hold up a second. Why did we spill the coffee? “Well, because someone bumped into us!” we might…… Continue reading What’s in Our Cup?
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