Zens2Cents

Seeing this recent image of a whale washed ashore and obviously very dead, was a sight. But what was worst was that its mouth was open and inside it were dumps of plastic , be it bottles, carry bags, glasses, wrappers etc.  India's second most populous state, Maharashtra has become the 18th state in the country to ban plastic after the government issued the Maharashtra Plastic and Thermocol Products (Manufacture, Usage, Sale, Transport, Handling and Storage) Notification, 2018 on March 23. YAY! Kudos to Mr. Devendra Fadnavis, CM of Maharashtra to take this tough decision at this timely hour. Am sure there will be many detractors and critics, who will try to retract the ban, as they might lose the profits they were making. But me as an individual am welcoming the ban with open arms. Not that I am any social worker or miss perfect, but as a concerned citizen, who also happens to be a mother, want my children to enjoy the bliss and bountiful nature which we di...

I have always wondered what we are all here for? What’s our higher purpose? In this life with its never ending demands, what exactly satiates us? Material or surreal things? No one is satisfied in what they have. Everyone is just in a race to be first, and then after one race is completed we start preparing for another race, in which we lose the actual essence of Life. No one wants to congratulate a winner, as they are mourning their own loss. No one wants to feel happy for that friend who has amazing parents, coz they were not so fortunate in that department. And most of the sadness and emptiness amongst us is a result of lack of material things, which are now used to measure a person’s worth as against the goodness in his/her heart. A small attempt by me at Poetry, to convey my feelings and thoughts for the same. THE BEGINNING TO THE END From the age old myths and centuries forlorn Adam and Eve in this world were born From that time to this jet age We humans...

As a Girl who was married almost 12 years back by my parents who incidentally are in another city, I feel now like a matured married Woman. The transition from girl to this new status has been full of ups and downs, both good and bad memories. Somewhere along the way I felt I’ve lost my identity and individuality as I was busy playing Wife, Obedient Daughter in Law and then Mother. And then the social pressures of looking good and being perfect in utmost everything you do, was scared that sometimes I might even be judged on the number of my washroom trips ;-) slowly and gradually I started losing my individuality, wherein all the stuff I loved to do started taking a backseat. I don’t remember the last time I wrote a story/poem which is my LOVE, curled up in my favorite spot with a cup of coffee and a book in hand, put-on some Music and danced till I couldn’t stand anymore. Eventually all of this led to me becoming cranky and irritable, which affected my life and the people around ...

Woke up on Sunday to the horrifying news that SRIDEVI is no more. She was my favorite since i was kid and have grown up watching all her films. Death is a Reality. Who comes has to go. What was cruel than her passing was the speculation surrounding her death.it suddenly got me thinking, that an actor of her stature,so fit and beautiful, having the entire world at her feet literally was gone in a puff. Seeing the news coverage of her death proceedings and cremation got me thinking..she had a legacy of films, her fantastic work to keep her alive in our hearts forever. Even her children, would have something of their mom to remember by. but what about us? got me thinking and appreciating everything around me. it made me think that the least i could do to get myself remembered after my death is a smile on someones face when they think about me. i resolved to make it a point to dedicate some ME time to myself for the sole reason it makes the interaction with others much more enjoyable...