Be discerning, when having relations,
With ones thriving in chaotic environment,
By indulging in negativity,
Or craving for entitlement.
They have good values,
But also have bad qualities,
Which influences the character,
From their daily habits,
Of how they invest time,
In contents or expressions.
It's natural to have disagreements,
having different perspective & preferences,
still, there are certain statements made,
evokes frustrations, being an irritant.
So, what makes us to react,
when we are minding our business,
is it some expectations we have,
or couldn't ignore the dangers inherent.
The world is complex, depends on contexts,
still people generalize, issue absolute verdicts,
it might bother us, how convinced they are,
being intellectually lazy, to prove their point.
Such declarations lack reflections,
their position final, demands submission,
making us evaluate, the said premises,
which stands on weak foundations.
We differentiate, performances from sincerity
if words not backed by actions with clarity,
being cautious of volatility & inconsistencies,
making it harder to commit for long-term.
Such rhetorics irk, even if we understand,
from disputed choices, to unsolicited advices,
still, every observation, have two sides,
as long as they are grounded . . .
Leaves room for reality to breathe!
A book with illustrations,
with colorful images & designs,
accompanied by few words,
which sets the rhythms.
The characters catch attentions,
and story is easy to understand,
for the naive, innocent hearts,
it becomes a gentle introduction.
The texts are short yet profound,
hold lessons, messages are found,
with humor, morality, social themes,
to teach children intended wisdom.
They build the foundations,
when adult involved in narrations,
being read aloud, adding expressions,
strengthens bonds with each session.
Picture books...
They help in expanding imagination,
with vocabulary enriching comprehension,
when exposed to various perspectives,
they develop thoughts, process emotions.
So, do bring these books,
from fables to modern outlooks,
let children listen, read and share,
these stories as part of upbringings.
You have worked hard,
focusing on the tasks,
devoting to your profession,
seldom taking breaks,
making them accustomed,
to your very presence,
that they started to rely on,
demanding your free time,
questioning requests,
for leaves or vacations,
making you feel guilty,
of using the provisions,
in the days of sicknesses,
in the months of festivals,
in your personal emergencies,
they dismiss as something trivial,
for, they are getting troubled,
of finding your alternatives,
so they give many excuses,
to prevent you from going,
and keep you occupied,
in the expected position,
acting as cog in the machine,
to play your part in this system,
that never pauses, never stops,
silencing protests & grievances,
with fear, guilt, shame, pride,
so, stand firm on your ground,
don't be too available . . .
It's subjective,
What we want to see,
With different aspirations,
Expectations we carry.
The definition of good life,
Changes from person to person,
What look like achievements,
Might be just another option.
We will have differences,
But few have the understanding,
As we ruminate, being self-absorbed,
We become blind to the surroundings.
Then again, that is our truth,
The path we chose to take,
For, no one decides for us,
It's our choices and intent.
So, it's subjective,
This awareness is liberating,
No one to blame for decisions,
That we have willingly taken.
Let those who are aligned,
Meet us in our path,
And one with different destination,
Find joy & satisfaction as they walk.
I went for a quiet walk,
passing by sweet shops,
crossing the crowded streets,
but the shop seems empty.
I remembered last time,
when I brought few sweets,
which taste stale, a bit sour,
lost my appetite for them.
So, I wondered what changed,
local halwai getting banned,
from our tea-time rituals,
limiting them to festivals.
Was it growing awareness,
how sweets or oily snacks,
damages health, summon diseases,
thus were increasingly avoided.
But there are other factors,
changing habits of people,
transitioning to nuclear family,
made them lose generations.
With fewer mouth to feed,
there's rise of spoilage risk,
modern homes prefer alternatives,
having higher shelf life.
Sweets & snacks, in changing times,
they need to reinvent their styles,
protect products from adulteration,
investing in marketing & portion size.
As I walked, my thoughts were lost,
feeling sad for traditional shops,
understanding the present realities,
making it difficlt to support.
We have known things,
which were supported by data,
as discoveries were made,
bringing it to the strata.
Still, people hold to beliefs,
deliberately promoting biases,
to further their cause,
by cementing their lies.
So, why disinformation succeeds,
audiences don't lack intelligence,
still falling for the narratives,
when repeated or emphasized.
For, brain mistakes familiarity for truth,
when claims are from multiple outlets,
information being simple, & frictionless,
making it easier to digest falsehoods.
They seek the vulnerable groups,
easier to manipulate, arouse emotions,
by accentuating insecurities & anxiety,
dividing groups for "us vs them" mentality.
Science is ever evolving branch,
as it relies on finding evidences,
but if it threatens present worldview,
mind reflexively deploys skepticism.
Disinformations act like glue,
consumers feels like enlightened ones,
having access to hidden knowledge,
inflating their ego, resisting corrections.
At the end of the day,
we want to hold on,
To things close to our heart,
Be it affection, be it resentments,
Be it ego, be it entitlement,
Everything else comes with conditions,
To be met before giving permissions,
We will surrender to deepest desires,
For the things we truly care,
Others were treated with lie & excuses,
Using sweet talks, to avoid commitments,
So, follow your heart, where it pleases,
That doesn't forces you to keep pretence,
For, in our relations, we could see,
The path taken, ones we wished to be,
Where we don't put prices for involvement,
The ones, that doesn't feel like compromise.
Be free, be devoted, where you are happy,
Where you are valued, and prioritized,
Having common goals and visions,
Every emotions finds convergence.
This journey of life,
has its high and low,
being lively most days,
sometimes feeling blue.
Getting tired is natural,
diseases being a blow,
crashing plans for weeks,
with a lackluster show.
In these times we could see,
consistency of friends & colleagues,
or being amazed by some leaders,
who don't seem to slow down.
Their responsibilities were bigger,
time packed with prior commitments,
still sparing moments for personal care,
living as an accomplished individual.
So, what makes them special,
sustaining high demand performance,
from daily habits to their routines,
they have optimized management.
It could be positive outlook,
with higher distress tolerance,
limiting moments of vulnerability,
cultivating patience & resilience.
Sustainable achievers . . .
There are many factors at play,
genetics and restorative practices,
help build a strong foundation,
for higher energy & fewer burnouts.
We are conditioned to see,
Realities through our lens,
Neutrality becomes a facade,
That we tried to play,
Because looking within,
Can be demoralizing,
For, accepting our flaws,
Puts a dent on mental image,
And, it can act as a blow,
To aspired perfections,
So we fuel our expectations,
Without making commitments,
And it showed, in our choices,
Of the lies ever spoken,
Of the excuses made,
we built scenarios,
To push the blame,
While promoting ourselves,
To gain some validations,
Then acting as a victim,
For perceived sacrifices,
When in reality,
Not a step was taken,
Just living a life,
Where interests are served,
And that's what defines us,
Even if are avert the gaze.
My imagination flourish,
as night slowly creeps,
inspirations lits the spark,
in the moments of tranquility.
Nocturnal visits . . .
I want to be rested,
but patience get tested,
ideas starts swarming,
like nectar seeking honeybees.
I opened the window,
gazing at the silvery sky,
hoping moon soothes,
being gentle to the eyes.
Yet, emotions doesn't let go,
silently lingers, and overflows,
ruminating actions, or lack of,
lamented choices & plights.
A bane of inquisitive mind,
still newer questions arrive,
to be pondered, to be explored,
becoming part of my reflections.
Nocturnal visits . . .
I dreamt of rendezvous,
but heart have other plans,
if reality aren't stimulating,
fantasies can bridge the gap.
You want to be the boss,
and not give a toss,
be the owner of your time,
never have to feel rushed,
as you live your life.
But businesses are not easy,
demands efforts and time,
overcoming setbacks & failures,
to truly make things work,
and sustain over the years.
They need strong foundations,
built over sacrifices & devotion,
from the leaders to employees,
showing unwavering concentrations,
to tide over difficult phases.
The company manages operations,
performances rely on motivations,
with budgets and resource allocations,
are essential for daily functioning,
bringing profits for stability & growth.
Yet, there will be troubled state,
when responsibilities were evaded,
passing it down to outside people,
not having skin in the game,
breaking down with risky decisions.
You want to be the boss,
but not prepared to bear loss,
just inherit the privileges,
enjoying all the perks,
till good things lasts.
Look on the brighter sides,
keep reminding every time,
your heart sank into sadness,
from the negativities of life.
The climb can be steep,
setbacks can slowly creep,
eroding your confidence,
gradually making you weak.
With no one to confide,
how can you survive,
but spirit of self-love,
can help us revive.
You need to cultivate discipline,
emotions can be an absolute whirlwind,
straying you from desired paths,
when your senses underperformed.
For, awareness takes time to activate,
need patience, persistence, receptiveness,
if we are stressed, conditioned to react,
how could we ever learn, and interact?
Look on the brighter sides,
even when your heart resists,
consider it as bitter medicine,
that can help your recover . . .
Your ideal state of mind.
