A moment in the moment
This is a series of my reflections, an articulation of my “manogat”. “Manogat” is a Sanskrit word literally meaning “that which has gone into or through the mind”; I have not found a more precise description of a thought. That’s what I intend this series to be – an expression of things that have crossed my mind – some raw, some formed; some short, some long; some studied, some reflex; some simple, some complex; some instinctive, some intentional; some personal, some more general. It’s my attempt to pin and pen down some of the frenetic action in my mind, my manogat. read more →
About The Author
The author, Ms. Vaishali Bhat, is a senior professional with over two decades of experience in the corporate sector. Whilst being a successful career woman, she is also family oriented. A multi-faceted personality, she has a diverse set of interests and hobbies. Well-read in several languages that she is also fluent in, she loves to travel and interact with people. Her ability to balance her work life has made her a sought-after mentor and a role model. read more →
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A moment in the moment
A bright, sunny, hot morning – I was sitting on one of the beach lounging chairs, feet put up, staring into the endless, azure expanse of the ocean stretched in front of me just across a small stretch of sand. I had been sitting here for a good part of an hour, just looking far out into the water. Sitting at a beach in this manner for hours is not a new experience for me; yet, it was different today.
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It’s the end of summer, and as the school year starts post the summer break, we find many of our friends going through the phase of dropping their kids to university for the first time. Emotions that are a part and parcel of this important moment in parents’ lives have been the topic of many…
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To Mothers and Motherhood
Tomorrow is Mothers’ Day. As I sipped my tea this morning, the thought of Mothers’ Day triggered a question in my head – what is motherhood? And this set off an avalanche of memories, ideas and thoughts, exploring the meaning of motherhood and how it has impacted my life. The outcome of this morning reflection is this ode (in prose) … to mothers and motherhood …
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