Staring at the fire,I See You.In that raging furnace,I see those deep black eyes,I See You. Sitting by the river,I See You.In the water flowing downstream,A face stares at me that makes me want to swim,I See You. Dreaming at night,I See You.Your baritone voice in my ears,Your sensuous touch giving me goosebumps,I See You.ContinueContinue reading “I See You”
Author Archives: SRD
HAPPINESS IN LIFE
Below is the essence of what someone told me a while back about life and happiness. He had wisdom far beyond my understanding back then. As he isn’t alive anymore, and for some reason, I thought of him today, I wanted to share with you, what he told me about life and happiness. Hope youContinueContinue reading “HAPPINESS IN LIFE”
FINDING SOLACE
(Part 5) Going through life, He hit some crest; Happy and proud, He puffed his chest. — Then came the trough, And he wasn’t ready; Wasn’t very sure, How to deal with it really. — In the midst of chaos, He was feeling lonely; Trying to find an ounce of lift, He was failing dearly.ContinueContinue reading “FINDING SOLACE”
RETICENCE
(Part 4) Whenever he tried, His mind simulated disaster; Whenever he tried, His heart felt like a fish’s out of water. — Whenever he tried, His body started trembling; For he didn’t know, How all the heads were turning. — The meditative eyes, The intuitive mind; Always stopped him, From telling the one thing. —ContinueContinue reading “RETICENCE”
SEEKING CREDENCE
(Part 3) When he searched, He searched for a friend; One who could take away the strife, And give means to the end. — When he looked, He looked for a saviour; One who was braver than him, And in wisdom far superior. — But when you cast a net, Over a dry pond; YouContinueContinue reading “SEEKING CREDENCE”
REALISATION
(Part 2) While growing up, Things were a bit different; There was a lot of pressure. He was always expected to be at his best. — He was a good kid, Always busy studying; Never did he complain, About what the other kids were doing. — Slowly but surely, His senses elevated; He didn’t knowContinueContinue reading “REALISATION”
NASCENCY
(Part 1) Back in the day, There was a place; The grass was greener there, Slow was the pace. — One fine day, The doctors came running; A kid was born, Seemed weak, he was always crying. — The parents were happy, For they wanted a boy; Not because they didn’t want a girl, TheyContinueContinue reading “NASCENCY”
Stop Trying to Be Someone You Are Not
Deep inside the quagmire of our insecurities and vulnerabilities, lies a devilish voice. It feeds on our fears and whispers in our ears to hide who we are. It keeps gnawing away the part of our hearts that tells us to be our true selves. It convinces us that we need to become someone elseContinueContinue reading “Stop Trying to Be Someone You Are Not”
What To Do When Life Seems Out Of Control
We have all gone through phases in life where we feel incredibly helpless. Some problems may seem so insurmountable that you can’t quite figure out what to do about them. And in that moment, you may feel like your whole life has gone out of our control. It may feel like you are on aContinueContinue reading “What To Do When Life Seems Out Of Control”
Man’s Search For Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl
Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is more than just a book; it is a profound philosophical and psychological journey that speaks directly to the essence of human existence. Written in the aftermath of his harrowing experiences as a Holocaust survivor, Frankl’s reflections on life, suffering, and the search for purpose have a resonanceContinueContinue reading “Man’s Search For Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl”
The Quest for Essence 