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The Sea of Faith

I pour my happiness into a boatI let it sail on a sea of faith I hope it reaches its destination safely The ones who make me happyI pour my dreams into a boatI let it sail on a sea of faith I hope it reaches its destination safely The ones who make me dreamI pour my hopes into a boatI let it sail on a sea of faith I hope it reaches its destination safely The ones who make me feel hopefulI pour my…

The Sea of Faith

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9 years of My Random Ramblings

Yesterday, WordPress sent me this cute little notification. It’s official. My Random Ramblings (MRR) has hit the 9-year mark. 9 years! Wow. Time seems to be flying by so quickly. Looking back, I can see that I continue to be a highly erratic blogger but writing comes to me a bit easier these days. Going back into the archives of MRR and reading a few posts tends to have a cringe-inducing effect…

9 years of My Random Ramblings

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The Journey of Life

In this arduous journey called lifeOur choices can lead to harmony or strifeEach passing day brings forth a new battleProblems and choices intended to rattleThough we may stumble and fallWe try our best to overcome it allAt times we win, and at times we loseOur struggles are not for us to chooseAll we can do is to put on a brave faceTry our best and accept the rest with graceLife tries to teach…

The Journey of Life

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I'm back! (Also, it's my 7th blogiversary)

I’m back! (Also, it’s my 7th blogiversary)

Hello everyone. Remember me? It has been over an year since I announced I was taking a break from blogging. Honestly, I never thought the break would extend this long. But when you set certain things in motion, they take a life of their own and drag you along with their flow. Over the past year, when I was away from the blogsphere and this wonderful community, my time was mostly consumed by my…

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Food for thought #8: Why are we obsessed with time?

Food for thought #8: Why are we obsessed with time?

The clock keeps ticking. It has never stopped and it will never stop either. Seconds turn to minutes to hours and just like that, an entire day had passed before you can fully realize it. Time works in mysterious ways. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle that you can’t seem to complete. But then again, we humans are the only ones who are so obsessed with time. None of the other species wear a tiny dial on…

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The unexpected encounter - a short story

The unexpected encounter – a short story

The narrow alleyway leading to the wine shop was almost deserted except for a handful of people. With her nose buried deep in a book, Mia didn’t notice the bridge or the adjoining steps until she stumbled and fell to her knees. To her pleasant surprise, she found herself being assisted by a tall, handsome stranger. Henry, the stranger made sure that she didn’t hurt herself. With a slight smile,…

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100k+ views!

100k+ views! #ShwetaWrites

Look what WordPress informed me today! Yay! Earlier today, I was pleased to get a notification that My Random Ramblings has crossed 100k+ views. Thank you to each and everyone of you for making this happen. You’ve made my day. But that being said, I’ve always noticed that despite my high number of followers, many of my posts aren’t viewed by even half of them. I guess my irregular posting…

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One-liner Wednesdays #27 Thought (noun) An often time-consuming and brain-exhausting "process" which, if absent, tends to screw things up spectacularly and also tends to overcomplicate things if present in excess.