As a 5-year-old, I gingerly held my mother’s hand and entered Naru Aunty’s living room. That day is unforgettable, it was when I first encountered my lifelong companion and now best friend: Dance. The “dance class” was a small room, barely able to accommodate a few kids. I was apprehensive, not knowing anyone in […]
There are all kinds of flowers. Some need the bright sun to shine, others thrive in nurturing shade. Some flowers climb gracefully up tree trunks, while others bloom in the harshest deserts or the coldest mountains. Some rarely flower, and when they do, it’s a miraculous sight after a long wait. Others remain leafy […]
Slowly, the garden and light begin their tango, and I am merely the audience. I set the props here and there, just enough, and they come together and fade in passionate embraces, sunlight kissing leaves and flowers in delightful exchanges. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roopasri Vittal (@museonmagic) The point is, […]
Of the many avatars I have in this lifetime, this is perhaps the oldest. Before I was a lover, a wife, a mother, or a corporate lead, I was, am, and shall always be a dancer. I dance for no specific purpose, except that it chose me. We all think we choose an art form, […]
It’s always a choice, what we focus on. Choosing joy and goodness always makes the day better. But many people ask, “How can you focus on joy when there is so much pain around?” That’s exactly when choosing joy becomes most important. To stay healthy and make a positive impact on the people around us, […]
There’s something magical about the winter sun setting, casting a soft, golden glow through the evening light. Yesterday, my home was the stage for a photoshoot with @studioalaya_proj, and photographer asked me an intriguing question about my perspective as an artist. It got me thinking deeply about the relationship between skills, craft, and the emotional […]
So, it’s my birthday! And honestly, Valentine’s Day never meant much to me till it became a full-blown commercial circus. Now my birthday’s got this Overdose vibe, flowers that cost a bomb, red everywhere, packed restaurants, and those ridiculous heart-shaped balloons. But anyway, here’s the thing: birthdays make you stop and, for a change, celebrate […]
Sometimes, if we truly pause and look, we find a fleeting moment that quiets the mind. It’s just for a split second, but in that brief moment, everything feels perfect, like nothing more is needed. The mind, of course, quickly returns, rushing in with commentary about how beautiful the moment is, adding context, thoughts, and […]
Sometimes in life, we find ourselves holding onto seemingly random, disjointed experiences, moments that don’t seem to fit, choices we weren’t prepared for, people who came and went, or jobs that felt like detours. It’s easy to feel lost in the chaos, as if the pieces don’t belong together. But when we step back, when […]
The story of this Shivalinga is as unbelievable as a Disney movie. I’ve had a religious upbringing as a south Indian Brahmin, but I am not overtly ritualistic. My prayer practice is now at its sweet 17 and evolving… One Mr. A owed money to one Mr. B. Instead of the money, they offered this […]