What's in a heart and all that jazz...

Life is a funny teacher.... As one moves through life, one comes across concepts like heart ache, heart break, hearts joined in love, etc. As someone who has studied science, the heart is visualised more as a constantly working muscle, without which life, in the normal sense of the word is not possible.

It is only when faced with ones own mortality, does a person realise, that the heart is the centre of the being, of not only the person it belongs to, but for people who matter as well. It is then that one realises that maybe, the heart, our own or those of others, are not objects to be played with .....

Passion in a flower......

It's a pity really.... One need not be gay but one can understand the twin concepts of freedom of choice and freedom of expression. Religion is one thing but human existence is something that transcends religion. Persecuting anyone or for that matter anything in the name of religion, morals and accepted norms of society is hypocritical. Desmond Morris in his book, the Naked Ape has explained the human society and it's aberrations beautifully. I do wish the law makers of this land read it sometime....

Goodbye 2013

Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning�..

These lines from the prayers we used to recite in primary school (I studied in a Catholic Convent) are probably the best prayer that one can make for the New Year.

Like the image above, 2013, was a mixed blessing� some things were fruitful but more we disappointing or sad. 2013 was also the year that saw losses that affected one very deeply. Some were very personal, with loved ones passing away and leaving a unfillable void but others though not personal, affected one deeply�.  

It is hopeful that 2014, will herald new beginnings and shall keep all lamps burning till the end of time�.