Moments-Musings-Me

       Sunset's Soft Serenade Kaleidoscope of pinkish-golden hues  Gentle pastel to deeper blues The twilight sky, a v i brant display Heavenly palette's strokes at play Silvery purplish undertones unfold A riot of colours for the eyes to behold Dazzling symphonies across the celestial stage Sighing wondrous serenity beyond the age The dark night's veil descends As the sun dips below the expanse A brilliantly breathtaking canvas Stretches across the eventide skies This unison of day into night Weaving an aura of quietude Shrouded in mystical, enigmatic daze Leaves all spellbound in enchanted gaze This perfect blend of nature's artistry Eclectic lights, silhouettes and shadowgraphy  Crafting beauty that never fades away Filling hearts with wonder in every way The Collage: My Escape, My Sanctuary, My Photography - Through My Eyes, a Glimpse of Paradise ✨✨📸

Players every where.. All playing the same game.. This game called Life. Some blessed with a headstart.. Some pacing it slow.. Some falling behind.. Some acing it from the word go. Some taking their chances.. Some conciously stepping aside.. Some playing only to win.. Some taking failures in their stride.  We are all playing this game.. This game called Life. Each at different levels.. Living diverse timelines.. Winning unique medals.. Some grabbing them early.. Some way past their prime. Different lives.. Different struggles.. Different strengths.. Different 'tactical drills'.  We are all playing this game.. This game called Life. One thing at a time.. Each figuring out the way.. Patience, perseverance, optimism .. Relentlessly, obstinately keeping.. Frustration, pessimism at bay.  Garnished with sprinkles of positivity. Clearing one test after the other.. Vulnerable, yet resolute.. Steadfastly inching further.. Making individual strides.. In one's own distinct pace.. Ov...

"In a world where every one wears a mask, it's a privilege to see a soul"  This line set me thinking. A paradoxical situation indeed, this life we are living today, where 'putting on a mask' is no longer a figurative comment on someone trying to shield their feelings. Masking up has not only become important, but a life survival accessory!  Unfortunately, faces that are always half covered also obstruct clarity of expressions and emotions. Body language, gestures, eye contact and impactful words spoken in the appropriate tones, therefore become essential alternative mediums of effective communication.  But how many of us actually prefer this 'doubling up of masks' in real life? Chances are, many of us do..  Often the fear of being perceived and judged as weak, vulnerable, too sensitive, immature, unsuccessful and so on, conditions people to suppress their emotions. They don't want their raw state to be exposed and therefore always prefer to remain guar...

The school portal got updated last evening and we noted that Taarini has "Alumni 2021" status officially next to her name now.... A complete lump in the throat moment as we realise our first born has completed school life and will soon head to college. What an incredible journey its been from the moment our chirpy, chatty little 3 year old took her first step into school life in 2006 to this day in 2021 as she emerges out of it as a cool, collected, calm and confident 'soon to be adult'! A joyful adventure that we, as parents have also been part of, hands-on, enthusiastic and excited, probably even more then her at times. So this feels like a personal milestone crossed. Yes, we are a wee bit sad it concluded this silently, sans any of the  ceremonial frills, fanfare and the formal send offs thanks to the 'locked down' times we are living in, but we will always cherish her wonderful years spent here. The doting care every single teacher lavished upon her and al...

             The power of prayer  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली  किसी अजनबी के लिए..  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली  किसी और के अपने के लिए..  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली  किसी दूर की पहचान के लिए..  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली  किसी डॉक्टर की सलामती के लिए..  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली  किसी कर्मचारी की कुशलता के लिए..  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली  किसी सैनिक की रक्षा के लिए..  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली  अमन और शांति के लिए..  आज फिर दिल से एक दुआ निकली.. दुआ/prayer...  I read some where that " prayer is the the world's greatest wireless connection "!  Indeed. Though prayer is one of the most ancient expressions of religion, it does not  always have to be about religion. It could simply be the ability to connect and derive strength from an invisible yet supreme being. Personally, I like to term this as a 'conversation'. This consistent and continued mental dialo...

२०२० हर पल अपना रंग बदलता है गौर कीजिये, यह रोज़ एक नयी तस्वीर दिखाता है  कभी गुदगुदाता, कभी संजीदा हो जाता है  कभी मनचाहा  ख्वाब  पूरा करता है  कभी अनचाही हकीकतों से रूबरू कराता है  २०२० हर पल अपना रंग बदलता है  कभी कहता है जी भरके जी ले, यह वक़्त लौटेगा नहीं,  वहीँ घरों में कैद कर, महीनों मजबूर करता है यही २०२० हर पल अपना रंग बदलता है कहीं अपनों का साथ है, तो कहीं अपनों से दूरी,  अस्पतालों में भीड़, कहीं सड़कों पे वीरानी ढके मुँह निकले अब सारा शहर सुबह हो, शाम हो, या भरी दोपहर कहीं शोर, कहीं व्याकुलता, कहीं हाहाकार,  कहीं शांति, कहीं सन्नाटा, कहीं इंतज़ार शंख बजे, दीप जले, फूल भी बरसे हज़ार,  पर नहीं मिलकर मना पाए कोई भी तीज त्यौहार बंद रहे हर धर्म कर्म के द्वार,  और योद्धाओं ने लिए भगवन के अवतार शक्लें सबकी वही रही, बदल गए किरदार वीर सैनिक बन, यह कर रहे मानवता की सेवा लगातार उनका हौंसला, उनका त्याग, उनका समर्पण भाव अपरम्पार  क्या खुशियाँ आएंगी फिर लौटकर? क्या बच्चे खेलेंगे फिर खिलखिलाकर? क्या सब मिलेंगे फिर वह पहली सी मुस्कान...