A Void Within!

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Blemished thoughts

Disarrayed ideas

Unruly behavior

and loathsome persona

Are they a product of rising negativity around? OR

An absence of positivity within?

We would complain and whine

pointing out faults in others,

Choking over others’ lack of compassion

but tell me, are you generous enough?

We carry what others did to us,

We lovingly embrace the baggage

and let our spirit die under

And then go around screaming with bulged eyes

how nauseating the world has become.

We lend the onus on external affairs

to mar our mood and fortune,

but is it really so?

This is a question we seldom give a thought to

or perhaps we run from!

because truth has it that,

rather than the presence of anything futile

an absence of a vital creates more problems.

It is not the upsurge of indifference around you that kills

It is more about the ignorance you allow to sink in.

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vishalbheeroo says:

January 19, 2019 at 4:02 pm

This poem speaks the truth in a way nobody else would do Khyati and this baggage, nauseating negative is what brings negative energy deterring growth.

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1. Khyati Gautam says:
  
  January 20, 2019 at 8:24 am
  
  Thanks a lot 🙂
  
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मिलता तो बहुत कुछ है इस ज़िन्दगी में, बस हम गिनती उसी की करते हैं जो हासिल ना हो सका। .
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Kahlil Gibran's little book series collect some of his most profound works on love and life. His ability to see beyond the ordinary is expressed through his words. Also, these gorgeous editions by @amaryllispublishing are so enchanting that you really can't skip reading them. Add them to your collection! 
Happy Sunday!
Kahlil Gibran is considered to be one of the most profound writers of all times. He is well-known for his seminal work The Prophet. These new “little book” collections take a fresh look at Gibran’s words and wisdom, taking into account the major influences in his life: his middle eastern culture, nature mysticism, and the Arabic language in which he thought.

The Little Book of Secrets collects his writings on practical wisdom for daily life, both in community and solitude. Throughout Gibran’s writings, we find his yearning for the permanent, something that can be relied upon. His words though simple take us on a ride to life’s hidden aspects for us to unravel them on our own.

Gibran is a seeker musing about life’s paradoxes and its games of hide-and-seek. Gibran’s deepest-felt words point us towards answers to life’s biggest questions, answers that cannot be spoken aloud but only recognized and confirmed in our own unique life experiences. 'The riddles of life both bedevil and bemuse us. Without these puzzles, these games of hide and seek, would we find any interest in life, any reason to continue moving ahead towards life’s purpose?' Gibran has the ability to see the extraordinary in the disguise of mundane. He has the prowess to express it in a manner that would definitely strike a chord with our hearts. He brings out the truth of life in this book in a subtle manner.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires to read philosophy. Also, a few stanzas and snippets were a bit complicated so pick this book once you are comfortable with reading difficult prose.
I took unusually long to finish this book but once I am done with it, I could only be happy that I picked it up in the first place. This is one of those books which would continue to stir my heart for a really long time.

The Monsters Still Lurk is set in the Bombay when it was not named Mumbai. It takes us through Kerala, and to Bangalore when it was far from being christened with a name ‘Bengaluru.’ Narrated in the first person, it is a moving tale of shifting family dynamics as the modernization is making its way in our ordinary Indian lives. The book, replete with a richly dense narration, is a compelling story of our middle-class families which live by aspirations, weaved in the string of love and care, and takes pride in being connected to its roots. The story beautifully makes us peek into a life that comes to an end after a long journey.

We look for our answers revolving around life, we seek counsel, we rely on predictions, we make grand plans, we spin fairy-like dreams but do we really have an inkling of what is there in store for us in our destiny? 
Nambiar displays the ability to bring out subtle characters and portray them with their flaws and eccentricities. She exhibits a remarkable prowess at describing the humans in their raw forms. She can dig deep in a society, in a culture, in a country and bring out the best pieces to be strung together to present a spellbinding and relatable tale. I found this book pulling me towards it as I flipped the pages. The narration is excellent and the characters so real. I really could not stop myself from not feeling and visualizing what was happening right in the story. That feeling of helplessness as you inch closer to death shattered me as much as a mother’s love to take care of her despaired child softened something inside me. I would be underestimating if I just say that the book was unputdownable. In reality, I did close it sometimes to absorb what was being said and narrated. Towards the end, my eyes moistened as the truth dawned upon me. It took me to the flashback where I remembered my Grandma in her last days. All I could say is that I am grateful to @rupa_publications for this opportunity.
~Book Review~
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Kahlil Gibran is a phenomenal writer of his times known for his simplistic yet profound writing. This Lebanese-American writer has been influenced by his middle eastern culture, nature mysticism, and spirituality. His words flow seamlessly exploring the various aspects of the subject in focus.

Neil has done a good job at collecting Gibran’s writings on love and relationships to compile and present it to modern readers. We run short of the time of delving deep into an even deeper text and hence, this short breezy read serves its purpose well in indulging us with Gibran effortlessly.

This book consists of several short essays, anecdotes, poems, where Gibran explores the nuances of love. He talks about how love can lead to a larger view of life. He uses quite simple words to explain what is important yet unknown to our senses. Or perhaps we do know things but are unaware of our realization. A few quotes here and there was a telling account of Gibran’s life as he goes on to put forth his experiences in and with love. His explanation of love is not confined to lovers but goes beyond it to seep through our relationships with self, our neighbors, and fellow beings.

Some of my favorites are enumerated below: ••• When love becomes vast, love becomes wordless. And when memory is overladen, it seeks the silent deep.
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Love is more than an emotion. It is a sacred force that breaks our ideas of who we think we are and transports us on a path that extends through this life and beyond.
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Oftentimes I have hated in self-defense. But if I were stronger, I would not have used such a weapon.
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Love has many faces, many ways to play hide and seek. those whom we call family, friends, strangers, and enemies all reveal the fingers of one loving hand.
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You may have forget the one with whom you have laughed, but never the one with whom you have wept.
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Lovers embrace that which is between them rather than each other.
The vulnerability of precious things is beautiful because it is a sign of existence. Blossom of fruit-trees. In the same way, the vulnerability of the soul to cold, to hunger. - Simone Weil
#qotd ~ What are you reading this weekend? Or How do you plan on spending it? :

I would be reading a couple of books. One of them is going to be Mystical Tales for a Magical Life. The cover itself is so captivating. And this one being from @shubhavilas means that I am probably going to love it ❤️
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is one of the most influential Presidents of India. Also, he is well-known for his dedication toward developing the nation in all fronts equally. No wonder our Missile Man is loved by the young and old alike.

Ignited Minds is my first read by him and I am so glad to have read it. His profound wisdom reflects as we traverse through the pages and find it inspiring, motivating, uplifting – all at the same time. The book has been divided into chapters which are neat and comprehensible. These chapters contain the amazing experiences of Kalam Ji as he recounts his days from the past. Through his experiences and observations, he goes on to explain the importance of participation of youth in building the nation.

He was a visionary who saw a vast potential in the youth to bring out the best for the country. He believed in investing in the young to reap fruits for our Mother India. His ideas show how we could kindle the fire in them and then exploit their ignited minds to carry on with the nation’s development. He had a mission to see India as a developed nation and hence, he urges throughout the book that we must look at the bigger picture to realize our dreams. It is a book which should be read by the people of India especially children because they’d found his electrifying thoughts highly inspiring! Only a united vision launched with renewed vigor will bring the young force into action.
Happy Book Lovers Day, bibliophiles!

Book are the weapon to transform ourselves and reading them is one activity that has united us. We love books despite called nerds and have no shame in getting high on them. They are literally everything to us and we celebrate their presence each day. Reading has changed my thoughts beautifully. I can sense things, I observe better, I can understand the unknown and unspoken, and be at ease with the world around me. That is what reading has done to me, it has literally enlivened me. Books make you sharper, smarter and stronger but they also make you more humane.

#qotd - Tell me, how reading books changed you and your life?

Until the next time, happy reading :)
#qotd - What is your favorite recipe for life? Do you like more sweets or spices? -

I am a big fan of the high content of spices in my food. I love experimenting with them whenever I set out to cook. I am more drawn to spices than sweets. Applying them in the context of life, we really need spices to add flavor to our lives. We need a few pinches of challenges, setbacks, failures to make a way to our success. I strongly believe in the essence of experiments. I do advocate the necessity of the element of change to make our lives delectable. Don't you think having a monotonous life would rob you of so many colors? It is in the diversity of different shades of life that we must truly live by and celebrate it with open hearts and minds. We must not constrict ourselves to living in just one way but we should incorporate different styles to design the course of our lives. That would not only make living more enjoyable but also more satisfying.

So, the next time you find your life throwing stones at you, remember that you would have flowers as well. There's no absolute white or black. Life is indeed a mix of vibrant colors and celebration of diversity is the key to unlock an abundance of happiness.
Hello #bookstafam ,
Just a quick update that now I have a full-time job that leaves me with little time to update my account, read books or engage with other's posts. Still, I will try my best to be as active as possible in this community which is so positive and endearing. Also, #bookloversday is around the corner. What better way to celebrate than reading!! 😍
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#qotd ~ So tell me, what are you reading and what is your life update?
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Happy reading :)
~Book Review~
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Just Feelings is a brief account of how a troubled past comes haunting our present and affects the decisions of our lives. It tells how we are always afraid to venture into new opportunities, take risks because of something bad that occupied our past.

Reena loves Mark and so does Mark. But both of them are shy to admit their love for each other. Though Mark is willing to take a step forward, Reena’s reluctance frustrates him. Why is Reena hesitant to come in a relationship with Mark? Would their mutual love for music be able to unite them?

Just Feelings is a simple love story of two people belonging to different cultures. What binds them is their common passion – passion for music. The author has made honest efforts in bringing out the effect of a dark past affecting the present. How we humans become slaves to something in the past that we can’t move on to accept things. It is this which is explained through this short read. Ultimately, love emerges victoriously. One can definitely finish reading it in a go for its preciseness and simplicity.

I was a bit disappointed how the book ended because a bit more of work on its length and the central story could have been better. I found the ending cliche. A twist or two or perhaps, a little more depth might have worked wonders. I really look forward to reading a full-fledged novel from the author for he does know how to craft and narrate a story.

Thank you @r.p.man for the review copy.

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