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Desire

We all have a list of things we feel is important, but somehow we could never express them as powerfully as we’d like to. What do you do when you suddenly find out that someone had already spoken (and damn well too) of almost everything on your list?

Sylvia Plath.

I can’t get enough of her. I’ve shared her words before, and I’ll do it again.

This is how we are, aren’t we? Think for a minute, what do you desire the most, and what does it do to you?

Apart from rum, of course.

Desire

Doing Nothing

I’m currently reading Paulo Coelho’s The Witch of Portobello and I just can’t understand why I didn’t get hold if this book earlier. It’s one of those books that need to be cherished, and every word experienced.

And I’m taking my time with it. And I don’t claim that this book teaches me something worth knowing. Nope, mostly, it just reminds me of things I know already, but haven’t thought of in a while.

doing nothing

And that’s why I’m enjoying every moment of this particular book.

The Retreat

I don’t know about your idea of a retreat, but mine surely looks like this. A comfortable (won’t say no to luxury either) roof over my head for the tired nights, and a bicycle to make the days worth living.

Of course, it all matters where I retreat to. In this case however, The Retreat is the hotel we stayed in during our visit to Pondicherry last year. I was nostalgically skimming through my photos when this caught my eye.

The Retreat

Let me know what you think of my editing.

Of Watching People

Cheryle Strayed

I agree with the woman. I recently realized how much people-watching inspires me. I conjure up stories based on characters I observe. The way people walk, the way they react in social situations. Sometimes it’s funny, but most times it’s interesting to observe and try to guess what’s going on in people’s minds. They all have different lives and different ways of responding to pressure and personal issues.

People-watching teaches you how not to react, and behave in public. Because it’s only when you see other people, that you understand how you might appear to others in similar situations.

Observing other people gives a lot of insight into ourselves. Don’t you think?