The Explorer of Miracles

Monday, 26 October 2026

Memories and Dreams

Time goes by, imparting lessons & memories,

We keep losing loved ones along the way...

Meet new folks, make new friends on journeys,

New memories and dreams every new day.

Source: Pexels; Pixabay

Do What Makes You feel Alive

"You're not stressed because you're doing too much. You're stressed because you're doing too little of what makes you feel most alive. "

Read this quote today and felt I had to share my views.

Usually, stress is ascribed to hard work.

Pending work, to-do-lists, deliverables etc. make us work, and worry.

We get stressed.

We invite ailments.

Do we even realise or think of the consequences?

Many are afflicted with and are dying of "lifestyle diseases" now.

This was not the case some decades ago.

How many were suffering from sudden cardiac arrest, diabetes, cancer, etc. then?

Why are diseases so prevalent now?

Despite all the technological advancements and modern means to make lives better and tasks simpler, we still get crushed under the burdens of hard work, stress, and diseases.

Source- Pexels; Nazan Akpolat

Golden Age

Why do things and people grow old?

Time is always ticking, and seconds and years go by.

Everything and everyone suffers the consequences.

Everyone grows old- including things, trees, birds and animals.

Old items like stamps, coins, statues etc are prized for their antique value.

But, can we say the same about pets and people?

Old pets and animals like dogs, cows etc. are abandoned.

Those people who are old, have stayed a long time and have gained precious experience.

But, do the young value it?

Far from that, some people have no qualms about discarding their old parents like garbage.

Wise and Light

They put their weight in my bag,

The silly person that I am, I let them.

I allowed the weight to hurt my back,

Still carried it as though it was a gem!

Source: Pexels- Daniil Kondrashin

The Heroine

They gave her poison- one drop each day.

Poisoning and killing her was their game.

Poison was served in a myriad of ways-

Like doubts, slander, negativity, blame...

The bricks & brickbats collection grew tall,

She felt choked & trapped, with no clue.

The mountain seemed insurmountable,

She did not know how to exit & what to do.

Source: Pexels- Aydin Kiraz

Silvery Moonlight

Under the full moon's radiance,

Walking on the street in full sense,

I feel the cool breeze caress me,

My mind experiences ecstasy.

Silvery Moonlight (1836-1893)- John Atkinson Grimshaw

Give Without Any Expectation

Giving is considered better than receiving.

"Be a giver" - my parents have always advised us.

They have been bright examples of giving without any expectation.

Someone needs something; then their needs are fulfilled by those who know.

Recently, we watched the Hindi blockbuster movie- 'Hanuman Ansh'.

I found it pretty awesom that Neeb Karori Baba knows eaxctly how many days the Doctor has been hungry!

He purchases several packs of Puri-Sabzi, and invites asks Doctor and his friend to eat well.

Being the clairvoyant that he is, he would have surely judged their negative feelings towards him; but that does not deter Baba from doing the good that he does. He feeds the two hungry men, inviting them to his home with great love and care.

The Muslim police officer, Nasir Khan, invites Baba to his home for food.

Baba's antics create a great impression, and he heartily invites him for a vegetarian meal that Baba readily accepts.

The one who hads been feeding people, agrees to be fed.
There is no expectation.

The world belongs to animals too.

Baba is found speaking to animals, and understands their language.

Some feed animals as they love them.

Source: Brahmakumaris

In the above poster, it is mentioned in Hindi- "Dete raho, bina yeh soche ki badle mein kya milega"-

The English meaning of these words- "Keep giving, without thinking about what you will get in return."

Spring In The Air, Spring In My Voice

Spring is in the air, and so much delight!

I feel like singing my heart out & share-

Buried melodies that should see the light!

Sweet new songs for all, expressing my care!

They may label me fol-de-rol or frippery,

Even complain about my voice or words!

Will it hurt my tender heart & bother me?

Spring in my step, I'll exercise my vocal-chords!

Linking with Poets & Storytellers United- Friday Writings#246- Light-Hearted Words For Spring

Prompt: fol-de-lol, frippery, tender, delight, singing, sweet, new

The Castle

The tourist guide showed the castle.

Anya instantly recognized it.

An overwhelming sense of familiarity gripped her.

"Do the red flowers still bloom in the garden?"

Before the guide could answer, she made her way via a secret door behind the cupboard.

Everyone followed her.

Photo Prompt- Sandra Crook

Some Common Words and Meanings

CIGARETTE:

                                             A pinch of tobacco
                                                 rolled in paper
                                            with fire at one end
                                          and a fool at the other!