M----MIND

Mind, like a mirror transparent,reflects all
Mind projects the inner world in its true colours.                            
Mind can not be white for it can not hide,
Mind is a window with direct access inside.

Keep it clogged or drain it ,
Keep it simple, or complicate it
Up to you ,how you treat it.
Welcome the thoughts....
to rest a while and let  go.....
De clutter you must to make space for new 
Do not close your mind, expand it ....
Say.....

                                                                           

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L--- LIE

Lie is untruth
Lie is false but not imaginary....it exists.
Lie is empty, it yearns for confirmation.
Lie is needy, it needs reassurance.
Lie is fearful ..of enquiry.
Lie seeks support ...to exist.
Lie is difficult...a source of trouble.
A heap of lies can be burnt down by a tiny spark of truth .

K---Krabi

Krabi is a town on the west coast of southern Thailand. When I researched this small town for a quiet vacation, I was not aware that it had so much to offer. I have promised myself,at least one more visit to this beautiful town.

  Beautiful Buddha inside the Monkey temple cave.

Caves on one of the  islands.

                                                Deep inside the dense forest, a waterfall ..

                                                  A gentle stream flows inside the rainforest.

                         Majestic Elephants and a ride across the Rainforest, and Rubber trees.

                               A training session inside the pool prior to deep sea diving course.



                                 
                                                                       
                                    Canoeing through the Mangroves and Karst  formations

 I loved Krabi more than Phuket. The latter, I feel is more commercialized ,hence expensive. We packed as much as we could in a week's time without losing out on the relaxation bit. Planning your own itinerary helps  in spacing out various activities unlike a conducted tour . I mean, who wants to be pushed around on a vacation ? Breakfast gets over at 10am....who cares ! Hard Rock Cafe and a stroll around the bazaar in the evening instead of a theme parks. Snorkling ,deep sea diving, Thai cookery classes, paragliding, canoeing, kayaking, safari ..you name it and Krabi has that much and more to offer and very reasonably so.

J--- Journey

I'm traveling at present and can't help but associate the letter 'J' with Journey. Much has been said to associate life with a journey. Here are some of those quotes:

 Can you guess which one is my favorite?

                                                        


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I---Istanbul

Opening the gates of history...to a majestic city called Istanbul

Each square, intersection and roundel adorned with flowers and fountains..

These narrow lanes hide the best of shopping,cafes and residences..

Hammams give a character to this city.

The famous Blue mosque ....

The Hagia Sofiya Museum

H----Halo

                                                 

                                         
                                                      Basking in the glory of an acquired Halo

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G- Great Wall of china

 The Great Wall of China 

The first ascent leads to an opening in the wall
I catch my breath and wonder...
Left or Right...
Up or Down...
Much like facing the questions
that life poses in front of me..
Great decisions..life changing choices..
One ascends, the other goes down
Strength gathered, my mind made up,
I choose my path.....
                    and walk along...                      

Gone are those who toiled for this...

years hence,

I can smell the blood shed,

 their sweat  cements and   holds the bricks

with each small step,

the giant wall takes away my breath

The ascent leads  to a steep descent ..

those who chose to go down 

now face a great climb..

Embracing all,denying none,

come sleet, rain or shine

The old guardian stands

the  test of time.

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