Nature is Home: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” – Gary Snyder
The Road Trip: #FridayFictioneers
The Harris family is on a much awaited road trip to the mountains. Amidst the Winding roads, giggly twins, the eighteen year-old plays Watermelon Sugar on a loop. Mrs. Harris lovingly passes around the cookies and sandwiches; she has meticulously packed. Mr. Harris deftly steers his van to the much awaited destination. The breathtaking snow peaks gleam against the golden light. As they savour the view and the crisp mountain air, the radio splutters back to life. A grim…
Being Vegan: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
May I do unto others, as they may do unto me. “Veganism is not a sacrifice. It is a joy.” -Gary L. Francione
Buddha Doodles: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
“True life happens, when tiny changes occur.” – Leo Tolstoy
A Night to Remember: #FridayFictioneers
The night was ripe. Smoke freely mingled with teen spirit. “Let’s drive to the terraces, and watch the sunrise,” suggested Tony. “Who the heck wants to watch sunrises, when we can spend the night grabbing a few more beers!” retorted Liz. “Liz don’t be a spoilt sport,” grimaced Marissa. “Come Marissa, we’ll go,” said Tony. Tony revved up the engine. This was his golden opportunity to impress Marissa. It was mostly falling apart with Liz. The car…
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on my Head: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
“Raindrops keep falling on my head But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red Crying’s not for me ‘Cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining Because I’m free Nothing’s worrying me It won’t be long till happiness steps up to greet me” – B.J. Thomas (7 August, 1942 – 29 May, 2021)
Shukr – Gratitude: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
Shukr (Arabic: شكر ), an Arabic term denoting thankfulness, gratitude. “It’s not joy that makes us grateful, it’s gratitude that makes us joyful.” Brené Brown
Sabr – Perseverance: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
Sabr (Arabic: صَبْرٌ, Perseverance or Persistence) These Bitter gourds (called karela in Hindi) were harvested on Monday morning. The planet continues to reels from the aftermath of the ongoing pandemic. While natures shows us how to constantly endure and bear the fruits of patience. The 12 year-old called these bitter gourds, Mango Karelas as they are actually shaped like raw mangoes. Ha! Ha! This little creeper endured a few storms, and now providing us its fruits of sabr/perseverance. Bitter,…
“I am Enough” – Blessings Amidst the Despair: #WordlessWednesday #WednesdayWisdom
” I am enough.” “You just have to believe, let go of control and flow.” – Master Oogway, Kung Fu Panda
I’ll be away on a healing break…
Taking a break from blogosphere. But #WordlessWednesday will continue to go live 2nd and 4th Wednesday.