Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — Trees are endless source of knowledge. Last week as heavy rain battered Bangalore, a three-decade-old Eucalupytus tree standing tall at the entrance of our apartment complex was uprooted and crashed to the ground. It was sad to see this tree succumb to rain and storm. Fortunately, there was no damage to life and property, but we…

According to surveys, intermittent fasting has gained popularity and is one of the most popular diets. Intermittent fasting is more like an umbrella term that has many different approaches. One can choose an approach that includes periods of fasting and non-fasting over defined periods. I was introduced to intermittent fasting…

Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!” — Out of the world divine experience! Rishikesh, a quaint town situated at the foothill of the Himalayas, is known as the world’s Yoga capital. It is also famous for Ayurvedic healing and water sports. In Rishikesh , the Ganga aarti is performed on the banks of the river. It is a ritual of worshipping the holy…

“Be a sunflower in the garden where you’re planted.” I saw this message on a display board beside a vast sunflower bed. Bright yellow sunflowers were blooming and swaying under the sunlight and the gentle breeze. The sunflower message forced me to reflect on my circumstances. I was depressed because I had lost a major consulting contract. It was time to become a sunflower and flourish in what I was doing instead of wallowing in loss. I was working on projects my customers were happy about and gave me good feedback.

Six Word Photo Story: Free Style — Setback is not end of story. I have met some amazing people who have been through major setbacks in their professional and personal lives and have made it through them. Each of them has taken actions that have helped them power through setbacks. With grit and resilience, they have bounced back like the sprouting tree stump. …

Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers. — Silence has become a rare commodity these days. Electronic devices and equipment constantly bombard you with notifications, unknown callers pinging you nonstop, trying to sell you something or cheat you by extracting some information from you. Electrical devices like ACs, washing machines, and refrigerators are humming away and doing what…

Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!” — The golden city with eternal shine. What do you need more in life than good friends and great adventures? College friends reunited in the golden city of Jaisalmer after four decades. We decided to embark on a journey of adventure and travel together to experience the sand dunes of Jaisalmer and make shared memories. Our craving…

Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!” — Gardening teaches you calmness and patience. My balcony is my favorite place and plants are my loyal friends. Surrounding myself with the plants gives me a sense of peace and a feeling of tranquality. My morning ritual is getting up from bed and walking to my balcony garden.I bow to the sun and chant my Surya…