Perception is like the lens of a camera…adjustable and can be utilized to view the whole truth.
I sit in the corner,
watching them from the kitchen window,
where the light falls soft,
like an old memory they don’t share.
My parents never hold hands
unless it’s in the gurdwara,
where the priest whispers in a language
I’m still learning to understand.
Continue reading ““What I Learned from Silence””
The garden had always been a sanctuary for Alice. It was a modest plot, tucked behind an old brick wall, where rose bushes sprawled lazily across the sun-warmed soil. Over the years, she’d come to know every inch of it, the way the lavender smelled after a spring rain, how the tulips would bloom with the first hint of warmth, and the gentle buzz of bees that seemed to follow her every time she knelt to prune the hedges. It was her place of peace, her small haven from the noise of the world.
Continue reading “Alice in the Garden”
From my place on the other side, I gaze down upon the world I once knew, my heart swelling with peace and joy. My name is Buddha, and while I may no longer roam the familiar paths of home, my spirit dances among the memories of my cherished life.
Continue reading “Buddha, Chasing Freedom”
The crackling fire cast a warm glow in the dimly lit room, the flames dancing like whispers between two women seated across from each other. One, with striking features and jet-black hair, leaned forward, her eyes reflecting both pain and determination. The other, an older woman with the same striking allure, exuded a commanding presence, her hair touched with silver yet vibrant as ever.
Continue reading “A Fireside Talk”
On a sun-drenched afternoon, Mia sat on a park bench, her fingers tracing the smooth wood, lost in thought. Across from her, Lilly watched the laughter of children playing nearby, a wistful smile on her face. They had been friends for years, but today felt different. An unspoken weight lingered between them.
Continue reading “Unburdened.”
It was the wee hours of the morning
And all through even the recesses of her mind
Not a single thought stirred
Not even a doubt Continue reading “Night Before Endings”
I’ve been honored by a story of a chance encounter. Now I’m going to share it with you. It all started with a serendipitous train ride…
The rhythmic hum of the train provided a comforting backdrop as Catalina settled into her seat, her mind still buzzing from a hectic day at the office. She watched the world outside blur into streaks of light and shadow as the train picked up speed, carrying her closer to home and further from the stresses of the day. Little did she know, this ordinary commute would soon become a pivotal moment in her life.
Continue reading “Serendipity”Let’s worship together, love, she said
I want to get lost in the hymns of your gasps
I want to preach your sermon
And baptize myself in the essence of your love
Take a bite of the forbidden fruit
In your presence, I kneel,
In awe of your glory
If it took the Almighty six days Continue reading “Oh Lord…”
Met a woman over a decade ago
Set my soul on fire
Unbeknownst to me
I traveled the world
A shepherd of my own
Wondering if this
Was how Santiago felt
Wanting to find the one
Who fanned my flames Continue reading “Compass Back Home”
It’s world mental health day. A couple of quick reminders.
Wishing you all the best!