We all have embraced a lot of changes as we live through this Pandemic. Our whole life has changed in such a dramatic fashion. It has not been easy, but it has not been that difficult either. It has caused death and financial hardships for many which is heartbreaking. On the brighter side, the daysContinue reading “Embrace”
Author Archives: Neil
Nepenthe
Nepenthe is a drug described in Homer’s odyssey which banishes grief or trouble from a person’s mind. There are days when I yearn for the golden urn, with the somber colored liquid, with the magic of Nepenthe mixed in it. There are other days, which I do not want to end as if there isContinue reading “Nepenthe”
Requiescence
We all look forward to a weekend of repose, quietness, inertness as if the rest of the week was an encumbrance. Requiescence is what we look for on weekends. Somehow once our our desire of a quiet weekend is fulfilled, it leads to a feeling of superfluousness and squandering away our life. Should our goalContinue reading “Requiescence”
Enigma
Everything I see, think, touch or feel is an Enigma to me. It is enchanting to smell a rose. However how the scent is created and evolved and is so unique is a mystery to me. Having a lovely dinner with family and friends irrespective of the quality of food is sublime to me. HowContinue reading “Enigma”
Petulance
There is an immense amount of Petulance in our conversations, discourse, media, and society at large today. It has continued to get worse all over the world over the last decade or two. Is this a symptom of a civilization in reverse? I can understand when kids exhibit petulant behavior when they do not getContinue reading “Petulance”
Tranquility
Tranquility is a state of mind. That is what we seek and want. The absence of it is attributed to is lack of the things we want in life or the cohesiveness we seek in life itself. When we think Tranquility, a lot of emotions come to mind which would lead us to a tranquilContinue reading “Tranquility”
Lullaby
I cherish the memories of singing a lullaby often to my children when they were young as they went to sleep they would at times lull me into peaceful sleep as I sang to my son and daughter. At first, there would be a hint of a smile on their face. They would visibly relaxContinue reading “Lullaby”
Idyllic
I woke up earlier than usual last Tuesday. I tried but could not go back to sleep. It was still dark outside. I made some mint tea and along with my dog sat outside awaiting the Sun. The birds were waking up too and the chirping got louder with every passing minute. The dog restedContinue reading “Idyllic”
Demise
I have been gathering the courage to publish this specific blog given its substance. I am told that I am weird because death does not make me sad. I do not dread or fear my own demise. Because of a promise I made to myself in Medical School, I have attended a lot of funeralsContinue reading “Demise”
Plethora
In this time of a brewing pandemic, we sometimes go online to order food. There are a plethora of choices which makes the process more tedious than it should be, as we narrow down the choices and expand our list beyond need. We have a plethora of viewing choices on streaming services and making theContinue reading “Plethora”