That rare moment of feeling accepted

We are all born unique. And though in the beginning all we do is eat, cry and sleep, it is ironic that we are the most unique in our earliest years. There is no concept of society for a baby, and they know exactly what they want, and how to get it : just cry and […]

Madurai: Rural reflections

Expectations Our minds have the ability to almost instantly visualize the words we read. Pictures are recalled from memories that have been built with experience and knowledge. ‘Clear blue ocean’ might remind of you a beach you once visited, or a wallpaper. So when I first heard about having to go for a two-week rural […]

The unforgettable passenger

Wherever we go, we carry huge expectations and rejoice when reality comes close, or exceeds them. And as we know the rejoicing doesn’t happen often, and consequently quotes on the lines of ‘reality sucks’ and ‘expectations always hurt’ keep coming up.