“When we study a poem; we rewrite its intimacy with a space — the horizonless sky enclosed inlanguage capsules.”~ Janice Lee, from ‘The Sky is not Blue’ How much of yourself can you contain within cadence; within syntax, within sorrow? The cosmos sustains itself through simplicity — through the creative ‘grammar of resistance’ that every … Continue reading On the Practice; & Witness — of Poetry by Trishala Nira(njana) Vardhan
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Going Solo
She is unmarried, not unhinged; single, not stupid. If she chooses to roam alone, eat alone, drink alone, and have fun alone, she is definitely not unsocial, insane or unsuitable for ‘suitable boys’. She is independent, self-assured, and competent, and knows what she wants. And that’s something to celebrate, not disparage or be suspicious about.
The Pain of Social Rejection
“Rejection – and the fear of rejection – is the biggest impediment we face to choosing ourselves.” – James Altucher The good news is, a problem identified is half the problem solved.
Being Inclusive
If you are progressive, reasonably open-minded like me, and believe in letting people live their own reality, it is very natural to think of yourself as inclusive. Before we move on with this blog, let me clarify what I mean by being inclusive. – In short, it’s countless small things you can do to make … Continue reading Being Inclusive
Procrastination 101
Whatever be the reason, more often than not, procrastination is a hindrance towards achieving your Goal. If you’ve set yourself a goal/task and are sure, it is something that needs to get done, JUST DO IT!