Inspiration
rushikeshgk2There is an intense struggle that ensues every morning. The struggle between one self with the other. What can be done. Who will win. The rational, disciplined self has accepted…
Oriole
At the window I stood today Looking at the trees And the traffic below Summer is here I sighed lightly. At that moment An oriole flew; into my sight. Yellow…
DJ Nights
I don't remember going to a DJ night in the recent past. Singing along and even shaking a leg to all the Bollywood hits. It is always fascinating to me…
Wonder Why
There are so many reasons why one must not quit. One must persist. Wonder why and where these ideas come from. Some endeavours are best quit as early as possible.…
Driftwood
Losing myself in this ocean Like floating driftwood A piece of wood which was Once a fallen branch of a Banyan Tree Or a broken hull of a capsized boat…
Looking up
Rushikesh KulkarniA greater purpose or a lofty mission is often enough to make you go above and beyond. What drives hard work is often that goal. Now that goal may vary.…
A hearth in a corner
In a corner of this cold desolate room There lies a hearth - warm and pleasant stoked with dreams and desires unfulfilled in the time that has flown by throughout…
wake up
Time to wake up From this slumber And face the harsh Realities of life Face problems beyond The spreadsheets and slide decks Over the figures and charts Away from recommendations…
sore throats and silence
Talk a lot and then your throat starts to hurt. It's a sign that you have been silent for too long. Silence is golden, but too much of it can…
A day without music
A day without music is terrible. But what happens when you go on for days without listening to music. I know it seems improbable but I didn't realise that I…
Time
They said to me Laziness is your enemy Get rid of it Don’t throw a fit Don't stay in bed Wake up and get ahead Those who hit snooze Always…
Ocean Currents at the Railway Station
The heart is a good indicator of your mind. Is that why they call some matters, the matters of your heart? Mostly they are related to how one feels about…
Powering Will
There are a few brands that I like. I am not a big fan of branded stuff. But there are a few standardised SST brands (Sasta - Sundar - Tikau)…
Sepia
Sepia hued streets remind me of the late nights that I spent wandering around the city which used to be my only home. When there was no end of the…
No time no time
Bangalore in bloom is a wonderful sight. But it also makes me nostalgic of the times that they have been. Spring for a Bombay person is an alien concept but…
In Flow
Seeking motivation and inspiration is futile. What one must pursue is the state of flow. When you are so immersed in your task that you forget to eat, sleep and…
Abracadabra
The wonder of magic tricks is a beautiful thing. Until the secret is revealed. Life is like that. All but a sleight of hand. That one clever hack. That one…
On a funny note
There's a genre in comedy called cynical comedy. I didn't know that. But then I watched the special by Ricky Gervais on Netflix. Then I realised that being angry with…
Night Time
There is a beautiful star in the sky which is not a star. Stars blink, this one doesn’t. It is a planet. It is Jupiter. The skymap app is such…
Monk Mode Wanted
At the end of a long day, there is very little to say and talk about. Often times one is so overwhelmed with the passings of the day that one…
Flying with the Moon
Mid air seems to be the only time where there is no escaping my thoughts. These are the moments when I miss the internet the most. From being an information…
It takes a village
It takes a village, they say. Lucky are those for whom the village is ready to band together for individual success. Often, a village is just a handful of people.…
In Vain Pursuit of the Ideal State
Writing is an ideal state activity or so I used to think. You need silence, a good medium and of course, uninterrupted mindshare to focus and craft your thoughts as…
Midair Musings Again
The mid-air time has returned once again. The last time I did this, it was a fortnight ago. The tray table has been upgraded on these seats and it feels…
Much ado about work
Work is essential. Rest is only meaningful if there is work. Only rest makes your muscles go weak. But overworking can lead to burnout. And burnout is real. I once…
So much to do
There is so much to do. There is so little time. There is a wealth of information to be gained. There are many courses to be done. There is a…
Iterative Living
If you are into version control then you know the number of drafts it takes before you achieve the V27_final_final.doc version of your document. The beauty of constantly iterating is…
Turning to Sant Kabir
Impatience is nothing to be proud of. But it is a weakness that I have come to openly acknowledge. Being patient is a virtue they say. You must wait. Good…
A Blank Page
I am not sure why but the white sheet in front of me seemed more welcoming to me today. It didn’t seem threatening or frightening. In fact it seemed more…
Morning Morning
The inevitable has happened. I missed my daily deadline. I knew that starting this challenge would have some challenges. It’s just that I didn’t anticipate to fail so fast. But…
Midair Musings
By the time this gets published, I would have landed at my destination. Typing on the flight is a strange experience. It makes me feel like Nassim Nicholas Taleb who…
An Ode to Orion
Many years ago a bunch of us would accompany a group of astronomy enthusiasts as they made their way to an open field in Vangani, about an hour and half…
A Post Everyday – Day 1
A post everyday. It seems obsessive. But I think this is a good way to build discipline. Otherwise I will put off writing until I strike inspiration. Which is what I…
Sunny Days – My Time at Samsung (SRI-B)
It was a chilly morning on the 3rd Sunday of November 2017 in Mumbai. About twenty of us were huddled up in our classroom at TISS for a Pre-Placement Talk…
Mental Health is Key
Mental health is underrated. You don’t realise its importance until it deteriorates. Mental wellbeing, like overall health, is not just the absence of illness. It is how well you handle…
In the Pink of Health – On Trying to Stay Healthy
Last week, just after I wrote my piece on pre-mediating evil, I fell sick. Thanks to some stale/spoilt mackerel (bangda) that landed in my frying pan. I was craving for…
The Write Way
Happiness can be found when you put your thoughts down on a crisp white sheet of paper. Etching your thoughts and ideas as they flow from your mind (and sometimes…
Crushing Creative Blocks at Work
Being creative at work is not only for musicians, writers, poets and painters. It is an important skill set to stay ahead of the curve at the workplace. Creativity is…
On Completing Four Years in HR
Some dates in the year hold more significance than others. Today is one such a day, for, it marks the beginning of my full time career in HR. Before TISS,…
My Tryst with UPSC
Last week my life took a major turn and yet continued to remain more or less the same. The Union Public Service Commission of India released the results of Mains…
On Reading
Reading has always been considered an important habit. No wonder that it is also a very valued skill in the knowledge economy. In fact, which is why it was not…