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Through the Glass, Beyond Time
The narrative explores change and continuity through the observations of a quiet balcony retreat. The author reflects on the transformations in their surroundings, observing the passage of time in both people and nature. Despite the shifts, a sense of stillness endures, highlighting the profound nature of simply being and witnessing life unfold.
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A Tale of Two Rivers: Awe and Belonging
This meditation on Kerala’s Periyar and Meenachil rivers moves between theatre and hearth, history and home. The Periyar evokes divine grandeur and shadowy dusk skies; the Meenachil carries hometown scents and unvarnished politics. Together, they become companions in memory, teaching awe, rootedness, and the river-like persistence of life’s onward journey.
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The Sermon of the Showers
In a reflective moment on his veranda during monsoon rains, the author contemplates nature’s cleansing power. The rain symbolizes renewal and impermanence, teaching patience and humility as it washes away yesterday’s burdens. This experience becomes a philosophical journey, revealing life’s cycles of abundance and retreat, and the importance of nurturing in quiet persistence.
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The Gentle Road
The author reflects on finding peace through surrender rather than control, shifting from a rigid life to a more relaxed pace. Emphasizing acceptance and the beauty of living in the moment, they note that happiness comes from witnessing life unfold rather than pursuing achievement, discovering serenity in simplicity.
The Sacred Detour
Where wandering meets wonder