For the restless spirit!

I am not so sure ..... not anymore....  It was not like this before.  And it will not be like this for long, I know. But for now, I am not so sure there is somebody home....  The restless spirit has escaped, it seems. Sneaked out like a jolly young puppy gleefully running down lanes that it does not know, yet fearing nothing - simply enjoying the freedom of the moment, the joy of rushing ....towards.....well, just rushing for now!!!  I should be worried. A lot around me nudges me to be more practical, but I am still not fazed by my circumstances.... nobody's home and yet I am not worried.... I don't look beyond a point. And that's saying a lot for a control freak like me. I am gradually ceasing to care. The restless spirit deserves a break. It may come back, richer with its experiences and lead me to a new high or it may come back, tired and bereft of the enthusiasm it had while slipping out and seeking shelter again. I don't know....

The mind is indeed, everything.....  So what are you doing to keep it healthy, cleansed and in peace?  Last night, I spent a lot of time simply focussing on my mind. The day was over and I was ready to retire ..... but my restless mind was not ready to sleep. No, there was nothing specific on my mind that was bothering me - just a mental sense of "hello, may I get some attention here please?"..... my mind indicated that it wanted to "talk" to me.....  And I let it .... I let it go through its motions, a myriad of emotions unfolded as I sat with myself for almost 3 hours .....it was almost like a well planned gym workout. I sat like a close friend of my mind - simply listening, laughing, crying, comforting..... just being there, understanding. The wind played with my hair and I felt the affection in its ruffles; the waves crashed to the shores like the emotions that were coming forcefully into focus, only to fade away, in preparation f...

March 8 : International Women's Day  International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. I am a strong feminist. I believe we women, make this universe a softer, humane and more interesting place. Yes, we are nurturers by nature. But thankfully, today we nurture not only kids, but entire families, corporations, communities, even states. We, women, have come a long way. And it's no competition with the men, as often is  perceived. It's simply a statement that we need to be accepted as we are. I am proud I am a woman.... Despite often being treated as children of lesser Gods, not given equal opportunities at many times, we rise against all odds, shouldering responsibilities, protecting our worlds as fiercely as only a woman can. Salute! Despite often being taken advantage of, on the streets, in offices, sometimes, even in the so-called safety of our ...