The growling of the wind broke the silence of the night. The children, in their warm beds, did not hear the crackling of the branches or feel the strength with which the air carried itself. Outside, nature was taking its course, bringing forth a new season. The countryside seemed to gain its own momentum and […]

I had this chance meeting with a man of wisdom. His features had aged beyond recognition but his eyes sparkled like two of the brightest stars in the sky. His speech slurred a little, which I found quite charming as it gave me time to digest and understand all that he was saying. This wise […]

She arrived from the land of sunshine and warmth of short rainy seasons that somehow never penetrate that atmosphere enough for the cold to set in. She lived a life taking decisions independently, directing the lives of her children and herself to the best of her abilities. She ensured that she gave all and more […]

The blade was blunt from years of disuse. The metal had lost its shine – the leather having worn its years with grace, even so, it hung from the wall with pride and dignity for having been passed down from generation to generation. Knowing that no blood that burst from the sword, no harm had […]

One is made to believe that we come to earth for experiences that vary from one extreme to another. To define an experience is not an easy task as no matter which end of the scale it weighs down, it is but just an experience. Pain, hurt and anguish are only different paths on this […]

There it was burning with a fever, unable to contain itself. I thought it would engulf its surroundings and gradually burn away all it could reach. What an exaggerated thought, as it was only a candle flame and not capable of causing such damage unless it was allowed to. Life is like that. You can […]

I stood in the middle of the desert with not another soul in sight – hot, tired, totally parched and losing that last thread of hope. My passion for antique had brought me here with nothing but a Sand scoop as a companion. The sand dunes seemed to grow larger by the minute and my […]

The easterly wind blew with a force that felt like it had a life of its own. The trees creaked – their roots holding on to the earth for survival. The owls hooted, perturbed by the commotion and the interruption of their nightly duties. The dogs howled in fear of the unknown. Children remained tucked […]

The waves hit the beach as though they would never come back. It was high tide and one could look and feel the strength with which the rush of the water left the sand totally drained before the next – like a never ending story. Nature, without doubt, intended this powerful union. As the hours […]

Do you know where this place is? Have you heard of or about it? I have not been there either, not physically anyway, as it is a spiritual place. It is a destination you start travelling to at a very slow pace initially and as you get closer and it becomes clearer you stop counting […]