I turned the knob and opened the door, but it refused to go any further. I pushed harder and heard something crack with a snap. All the drawers were open and things were spilling out…
Stranger in the Park
I noticed the old man sitting on a park bench sobbing his eyes out. I looked around and saw a woman near him look at him briefly and then turned the other way, like she…
Lock and Key
I know it’s difficult to accept! Believe me, it’s all for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or is just a stroke of good luck. The people we meet, the ups and downs of life,…
Be There
Behind her she heard laughter. Her throat constricted and unshed tears stung her eyes as she rushed out of the room. She felt his presence as he sat down beside her on the concrete step….
No Show
The guests have started arriving. Mom and Dad are at the main gate, welcoming them. Everybody is in awe of the grand decor. The wedding planners have left no stone unturned to give it a…
What Comes First – Success or Happiness?
Often we say, “I will be happy when…” This ‘when’ could be a new job, a hike in salary or weight loss or a successful relationship…” Are we saying that the way it works, first…
A Journey into Myself
For years, I had put the blinders on, as I continued to live up to the expectations of others. All these years as I pleased people, was I actually living? I think, I was merely…
A Little Hope Goes a Long Way
Do problems ever come alone? I guess not! They always came likeย bundled offers… ‘Feel terrible along with terrified’ or ‘Get scared and get scarred too’. It is so easy to have pity parties in head…