“When a woman decides to cut off all her hair, she discovers something underneath that is liberating. It can be therapeutic because you let go of the idea that you need these superficial extras to feel beautiful.” – Emon Fowler It wasn’t a passing whim or a fleeting fancy I caught on to, when I chose to shave off my head on 11 October, this month.
“Ichi-go ichi-e” (in Japanese) translates to treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment. The term has been translated as “for this time only”, and “once in a lifetime”. “Mujud Roz” is a Kashmiri blessing and benediction that translates to (always) be in the present. It’s a reminder that life manifests in the here and now and to relish the present moment, as it passes in the blink of an eye.
“The rhythm of the weekend, with its birth, its planned gaieties, and its announced end, followed the rhythm of life and was a substitute for it.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Earth” without “Art” is just “eh”. – Demetri Martin
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” – Gary Snyder
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…
May I do unto others, as they may do unto me. “Veganism is not a sacrifice. It is a joy.” -Gary L. Francione
“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 (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
A spring morning spent reviving memories and making memories by a Bottle Brush tree.