“A tree’s most important means of staying connected to other trees is a “wood wide web” of soil fungi that connects vegetation in an intimate network that allows the sharing of an enormous amount of information and goods.” ― Tim Flannery, The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World The Hidden Life of Trees The Hidden Life of…
The Look Book Modesty and simplicity is important, yes! Extremely important at all times times. But it is equally important to look good, feel good and be able to present oneself to the world looking good and “well packaged”. Sheesh!! You are probably thinking I’m talking about you as a commodity – “well packaged” huh! But isn’t it important for you to look good, to be able to feel good within?…
“For after all, the best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The butterfly said to the sun,”They can’t stop talking about my transformation. I can only do it once in my lifetime. If only they know they can do it at any time and in countless ways.” -Dodinsky
“Let it be… Just be.” The pandemic and the world crisis at large has been tough on all of us, yet like I’ve said before nature continues to flourish and it’s for us to flow with the tide or get swept away. On days you find yourself struggling to stay afloat this little story on the Beatles song, “Let it be” may impart hope. The story behind Paul McCartney’s LET IT BE! In his…
“When the risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin
“Make your self-care wish list fitting for you and act on your wishes often in your new day.” – Jacqueline Pirtle, 365 Days of Happiness
“Grounded and free, Born to be a tree.” Lockdown has been a boon for nature. This is one of the small examples of how nature starts to breathe and flourish when we honour its spaces. In the last 9 years I haven’t seen so many vibrant hues in this season. Gurugram, in North India is a semi-arid city, monsoons are sparse, and it is pegged as the 7th most polluted cities in the world. Yet,…
“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.” – Joseph Campbell “For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.”…
Moira has stationed herself seductively on the chaise. The air hinges on love and smokes. It’s his first time. He won’t do anyone but her. Love’s true calling, as they say. “Paint my Love” plays in the background. She is no Mona Lisa, and he no Da Vinci. But the easel and paints are ready. “Hun, those lips; curve them into that sensuous smile, please.” The door swings open. It’s Uncle Fred and his hyperactive Cocker, Asher….