Story keeps going. Colours for me on East Window brought hope. Peace and silence all around. Ceiling in contrast. West side and entrance of Ripon Cathedral. We chanced upon this beautiful cathedral in Ripon. Got taken aback by its charming windows and altar. The wooden carvings were ornate and decorated the doorways. Churches and cathedrals … Continue reading Dark and Light
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Satisfied.
Where does satisfaction stop? If there is no end to satisfaction then there is no end to unhappiness. 'Too much of anything is bad for you', this was a favourite line quoted by my grandmother in Sanskrit. I have been brought by these principles by my family and I still try to abide by these. … Continue reading Satisfied.
A wait game.
I kept waiting for an email all day today. By three in the afternoon, I could feel a headache and neck spasm coming on, along the right side. I now understand this type of headache , it comes mostly when I am stressed. I took myself away from my desk, made a cup of tea … Continue reading A wait game.
Railway Platform
Many a times have I been to the railway station It always excites me to see the people Some are leaving for new places Some will be leaving for old places. Hugs and smiles among mothers and students Sometimes a tear too Some of them will come out of the trains The twinkle in the … Continue reading Railway Platform
Holidays to Enjoy.
Wind and warmth swept the face The Sun kept going out of sight. The sky colours became more jubilant Quickly could feel the mighty night. The twinkling lights shining far beyond Queen’s Necklace adorning the Bay Skyline mesmerising the Arabian Sea. Mumbai looked alive and away. People walking, sitting and chatting, Little boats dotted on … Continue reading Holidays to Enjoy.
Connections
What are my connections? My life and yours too, needs the network around us to live a healthy life. It is important to make sure we take care of the surround system in our daily beings. Nature-I would like to connect more with nature but somehow not being able to. A friend goes running early … Continue reading Connections
Having friends!!
Friends seem to be my lifeline. Any opportunity to meet up and I try my best to get there. My husband is having a reunion with his classmates from medical school. To go from the UK to India is a bit of a chore but he is going. He had paid his share of the … Continue reading Having friends!!
A well.
I visited a farm house today which was amazing. It is a dream house by my standards. It has 30 acres of land surrounding it. There were stables and with it were horses that were grazing in the paddocks freely. A stream at the bottom of the hill with lush green trees was seen all … Continue reading A well.
Dancing
Bollywood dancing is catchy and energetic. As soon as the music starts I have to get off the chair to dance, be a small gathering or large. Most of the time I don't even know the lyrics but the music is tremendous. Completely carefree of who is around me, I take to the beats and … Continue reading Dancing
Dust and Ash
Varanasi is one of those places that I had always wanted to see and feel for myself. I had an opportunity to go there for a few hours on one of our trips to India. I went to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple which has been renovated. It was a very hot day and we reached … Continue reading Dust and Ash