Blame the Heat

Penetrating, absolutely piercing,

Beads of perspiration,

Trickles down my sweaty face,

Blame the heat, they say.

Perplexed, bewildering,

Why is the heat is on?

Earthlings that consume,

More than necessary?!?

Air-conditioning lessen the heat,

Minor relieve for the moment,

But major global warming,

Blame the heat, they say.

One individual's effort,

In trying to make the difference,

Will it count eventually,

For the heat simply gets to you too.

In trying we at least,

Forge ahead of others,

Who are simply short sighted,

And in the end,

Blame the heat, they say.

Trying to Slow Down

Goodness gracious me! It's been slightly more than a week since I've posted anything. The reason?? I was really busy with attending lectures and stuff that got me totally absorbed in my work.

It's the 1st of February already! I keep telling myself to slow down a bit. But I can't seem to do that. It's the habit of wanting to do things fast and keeps me moving that not only excites me but also gives me a strange sort of satisfaction.

But I know I must slow down. My body is saying this but my mind isn't.

Okay. Enough said already. I need to take a short nap.

ZZZZZZZZZZ

6 Sentences Story

I tried hard to get his attention. Even winning the art competition could not steer him away from his busy schedule. I wonder if I made a mistake in choosing him as a life partner. For too long I have suffered in silence. His work seems to take precedence over my very being. I have to choose and choose fast whether it’s him or a new life.

Hey, I’m starting to write a shorty short story in 6 sentences. Got this idea from krazymonkeytale.blogspot.com. I think it’s a great idea to practice writing.

xoxo

Your Own Reflections

I’ve heard many times how people say you see your own reflection in others and in your actions. I wasn’t sure about this fact. But the other day after attending a function, I think I can concur to this fact.

Well, the party was great. My friend and I got to meet a lot of our old mates. But in that crowd there this one girl who always gave my friend and I the cold shoulders. It was not something new. Although we have tried to talk pleasantries with her, we were not successful.

It so happened that there were long speeches as well at the party. And it was getting really late. I was not feeling hungry as I managed to get some quick bites before coming. But my friend wanted to head home. That’s when I suggested she pack the food.

One of the party organizers was packing the food and mentioned he could not give out the usual ratio as there were a lot of people. (The organizers did not expect a huge turnout). My friend smiled and said it was perfectly all right.

Just then, this girl with the cold shoulders (who happens to be a member of the party organizers), came over to my friend and said, “Hey, we have to be stingy. There won’t be enough.”

My friend’s container was really small. It was an ex-butter container. My friend did not say anything. The other guy quickly packed the food and we headed home.

Now that girl mentioned the word ‘stingy.’ I am thinking she is indeed such. All these years she’s been stingy with her smiles and actions.

I suppose you are your own reflection.

Doggone Life

I’m a bit worried for my girlfriend. The girl does not seem to have a life of her own. It all started when a cute little pooch just walked into her house one day. Into her life, literally! From that day on, her talks seem to revolve around her beloved pet dog.

If there was an all girls day outing, she would worry like hell about her dog. She knows that she has her freedom at stake. But she feels obligated to look after her pet. And only she can do so. (That’s what she strongly believes.) Finally she would not go out at all.

She is now a housewife and I think that sort of makes it easy for her to be with her pet all the time.

I did some checking about such behavioural patterns. Like why do we get so attached with a pet that the world seems to revolve around them? The answer is loneliness.

While pondering on the matter, my other girlfriends and I decided to pay her a visit. The poor girl looked so tired.

Upon further poking, we found out that she was indeed lonely. Her husband works long hours. Her dog is the only companion and she feels connected to it.

To cheer her up we decided that she should get away for awhile. She can always put her pooch in a reputable dog hotel. The suggestion did work.

Now my girlfriend and her husband are planning to get away to Bali. Their dog will be taken care of in an animal hotel.

You know what, if there is a will, there is a way. There is always a solution to a problem.

Art of Living

With much insistence from a friend, I attended a talk by Mr. T. Selva, Sunday Star columnist on Vashtu Sastra (better known as the Indian Feng Shui) last night.

It was a huge turnout alright. There was hardly any sitting place. Luckily a gentle lady pointed out two stools to us. Although we sat right at the back of the hall, we could still see the speaker clearly.

T. Selva first started off talking about his travels and his meeting with various gurus around the world. From the Pope in the Vatican to the Dalai Lama! How very interesting. I was thinking to my self what a charmed life he is living.

Then, came the part on “Art of Living.” Here, the speaker explained that we have to be in tuned with nature. We are capable of living a harmonious life. And with practise it becomes perfect.

He went to explain that there are 5 elements, mainly ether, air, water, earth and fire. If we can tap into these energies, we are on our way to becoming a happier individual.  

Now when we wake up in the morning it is best to play soothing music or devotional songs. No rock music! This will indeed calm our senses. And it is also a way to purify the ether or space.

Next is air. We have to smell wonderful aromas around the house. In order to do that, light aromatic incense or candles. A wonderful scent is definitely going to calm the senses.

As for water, it is advised to drink at least 8 glasses of water or more a day. Not only it’s good for health but it will wash out all toxins from the body.

As for earth, T. Selva asked the audience a question. “How many of you walked bare foot and actually felt the earth beneath?” (No one really raised their hands.)

Apparently, walking bare foot and feeling the grass beneath is very healing indeed. It’s like connecting ourselves to Mother Earth.

Lastly, fire. When we wake up early in the morning it is best to feel the rays of the sun on us. Just go outside and feel the sun’s warmth. Or for those into yoga, they can do the Sun Salutation pose.

If we were to follow these 5 basic steps, it will make us calmer, healthier and most importantly happier.

I think I’m going to give it a try. There’s nothing to lose.

xoxo

Keeping Promises

It’s funny how some people can be so persuasive. They ooze with sweetness that seems almost angelic. And again I got sucked into their mind game. They make promises that they themselves cannot keep.

A week ago I had a gathering at my place. So I did the obvious by calling up everyone personally. One such person I called was so appreciative of my invitation that she started talking about her New Year’s resolutions and so on. We made small talk over the phone. Soon she managed to dig something out of me which I really did not feel like telling. Then she promised several times she will come over to my place for the gathering.

Actually I’ve known her for some time. She seemed to be alright. But when the intended gathering day arrived, she was no where to be seen.

Instead, she smsed another girlfriend to tell me that she cannot make it.

How odd?! I was perturbed and irritated that she did not have the courtesy to tell me herself if she cannot make it.

It dawned on me that she was only interested in getting that little piece of information from me. Till today she had not called herself. Probably she does not have the guts to face me. Guilty feelings have no rhythm.

Well, I’m moving on.