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  Equanimity is a reflection of an everyday inspiration. Through this compilation, I aspire to find equanimity in the little things. As someone who believes in the power of a word, I see the value in stringing words that can connect emotions. A lot of what has transpired here is the result of my own observations and learnings along the way. Some may seem insightful, while others may seem irrelevant, but to me it's been an inspiring journey to craft this together. ISBN:  9789363314405 E Book: https://ebooks.bookleafpub.com/product-page/equanimity-an-inspiration Print: (India) https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Equanimity_an_Inspiration.html?id=uuHR0AEACAAJ&redir_esc=y https://www.flipkart.com/equanimity-inspiration/p/itm9afcc66a57cdc https://www.amazon.in/Equanimity-inspiration-Deepti-Belliappa-Ganapathy/dp/9363314405#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=Equanimity%20is%20a%20reflection%20of,words%20that%20can%20connect%20emotions. Print: (Global) https://www.amazon.com/dp/...

Equanimity is a sublime emotion for some, Neutral and aloof one may become.  But I see the warmth and glow that thrives, A state of being that everyone strives.  Equanimity gives a different sense of peace, Undisturbed and serene, unlocks life keys.  Often seen with patience for sure, There is no unwanted reaction or pressure.  Being driven by an inner calm, Mindfulness and balance allows no harm.  Surely equanimity is a life learning I see, In every direction, I strive till eternity.  Hoping for praises, quick to blame, Success or failure it's a tricky game.  Fame and pain see the same end, Attachment unfortunately has no mend.  Am I ready to find this equanimity in life, Thriving on deep emotion it's definitely a strife.  To have the same emotion towards everything that's living I hear, A long way to go for sure.  While emotions can be tricky I know, But having the same emotion for material show. Make memories of a life that is short, ...

Sipping coffee, sitting on my swing, It's the calm of a new day, my happy ring.  Many reports, contradict it's worth to health, But one cup for me is the greatest wealth.  Marching down memory lane with mom on a day Coffee in hand, makes it a perfect day. Every evening, with my husband has a deep tone, Of comfort and gratitude, with patience I hone.  Friends like family, check in now and then, Catch up over coffee is a perfect ten.  The forgotten conversations with an old friend, With the hope that time stands still, the cup must not end.  As a person that calms with the sea, Green nature is not my cup of tea.  But my roots have strong coffee vibes, Ingrained in the coffee plantation are my tribes.  The sight of the blossoms is a real treat, Lush green and white, it's a different beat.  Every plant has so much to share, Generations have reaped them with much care.  The rainfall, manure, price, labour is the daily buzz, Any other topic and the...

Promises are many, hard to keep,  Often to be reminded, much too deep!  I promise to be a better version of myself every day, An effort for sure, but that’s what I pray.  I promise to see a point of view that is not my own, Learn something new and not be blown.  I promise to be true to my heart, Cherishing moments from the very start!  I promise to be able to speak my mind,  Rather than hoping others will be able to seek my worries and find. I promise to learn to be open and be inspired, While striving to inspire and be rightly admired. I promise to find it in my heart to forgive and forget,  Letting go may be a challenge, but I must let.  I promise to admit I may be wrong along the way, Make amends and learn before the end of the day.  I promise to not judge on your past or present choice,  Respecting them, inspite of the surrounding noise! I promise to see you as your own person, Not trying to mould you into my vision for certain....

Years of experience is what they say, Many stories in this lifetime from black to grey! Learnings are many that’s for sure, With patience and joy they share with cheer.  Every year of their life has shaped homes with care, Raising men and women with values, integrity and flare! A prayer of gratitude for every guidance we get, Inch by inch we are moulded as a perfect set.   Things may not be found, because it’s kept so safe,  Need not worry; it’s probably not worth the chafe.  With peace they hope to hear,  There may be a struggle, but sense love for sure.  The grey hair and the wrinkles of the skin, Not a pattern in everyone, some age like gin. The mind and body has much might in some,  An inspiration to many, for generations to come.  The mind sometimes might forget a name, But every effort for sharpened skills in Sudoku or any number game.  Emotion and a soft heart can be a worry, Sometimes confuses, what might offend in a hurry. ...

Every day we learn something new We cherish and believe it all to be true.  We have learnt to live with hope and cheer, To be able to view life happily without fear! As time goes by, looking back as it was, It’s time to reflect with gratitude and a pause! We have laughed and cried, There will always be memories that can’t be denied. It's been a mixed bag but we will ride, With hope and love we will cross this tide. We had time to introspect and heal, Connected and shared that's how we feel. We cheered milestones in joy,  We learnt lessons in every ploy. We have faults and mistakes, A little change is all it takes. We cared enough to cry,  We feared enough to protect and try.  We believe in life, reality and hope,                                          We know tomorrow is our real scope.  We cherish this life with us, That gave us the strength to s...

Every day we learn something new We cherish and believe it all to be true.  We have learnt to live with hope and cheer, To be able to view life happily without fear! As time goes by, looking back as it was, It’s time to reflect with gratitude and a pause! We have laughed and cried, There will always be memories that can’t be denied. It's been a mixed bag but we will ride, With hope and love we will cross this tide. We had time to introspect and heal, Connected and shared that's how we feel. We cheered milestones in joy,  We learnt lessons in every ploy. We have faults and mistakes, A little change is all it takes. We cared enough to cry,  We feared enough to protect and try.  We believe in life, reality and hope,                    We know tomorrow is our real scope.  We cherish this life with us, That gave us the strength to see the plus. Wishing you love, cheer and the best, With loved ones through an...

Blessings, flowers, tradition and fun, Say cheers, come on everyone, A bond to cheer and treasure for life, Hurrah, Hurrah, it's time to be man & wife! The traditional arranged or the challenged love marriage can be, Both are tricky with much to learn and see.  The big celebration, the wedding day feels like a dream,  But living together, with both strengths and faults is a different scheme.  There is beauty, love and charm, This companionship can be your calm, Trust, love, joy and dependability, Be each other’s pillar till infinity, It's definitely not a bed of roses, Neither is it just romantic holidays and poses.  The challenge is real and so is the heartbreak, The compromise and adjustment has much in stake.  The balance is an adventure of its own, Extended families and relatives, it's a confusing zone.  But every equation won over with love and care, Will reward a lifetime of emotional wealth, forever rare.  Some fights may keep each other apa...

Blessings, flowers, tradition and fun, Say cheers, come on everyone, A bond to cheer and treasure for life, Hurrah, Hurrah, it's time to be man & wife! The traditional arranged or the challenged love marriage can be, Both are tricky with much to learn and see.  The big celebration, the wedding day feels like a dream,  But living together, with both strengths and faults is a different scheme.  There is beauty, love and charm, This companionship can be your calm, Trust, love, joy and dependability, Be each other’s pillar till infinity, It's definitely not a bed of roses, Neither is it just romantic holidays and poses.  The challenge is real and so is the heartbreak, The compromise and adjustment has much in stake.  The balance is an adventure of its own, Extended families and relatives, it's a confusing zone.  But every equation won over with love and care, Will reward a lifetime of emotional wealth, forever rare.  Some fights may keep each other apa...

First day first show is all we hear, The excitement and thrill is loud and clear.  The television, newspapers, internet, all scream the same, Everyone is chanting the same film name.  Is it the cast or the storyline that made the  news, Language can be any, sub titles are the cues.  The film thrives or flops, hard to say, But the celebrity is now an icon to stay.  Walking the streets, much to be done, Often there is a celebrity spotted in the sun.  Some make it more dramatic than others for sure, The guards and trailing contingent is a spectacle here.  The cameras click rapidly in all the chaos here, The crowd is eagerly pushing their might with cheer.  A small glimpse, or that selfie memory they hope, With that celebrity in awe they cope.  Their homes are a spot to tour in awe, Their lives no longer have the privacy law. All that spotlight and invasion might feel unsettling to most, A helpless cry, a platter hard to boast.  The gossip c...

The Colour Palette  The torrid rains, washing away the dust, Gather shade, everyone must.  A suddenly hot sunny day has changed now, Feels like a different season somehow.  Blue skies turned gray, The green trees with mighty winds sway.  Water flooding on the roads we see, Traffic is mayhem, the road to home feels like eternity.  The rains have cleared but the canvas has changed now, A stunning rainbow, it's a painting worth a wow.  Every color radiates with hope, Take your pick, colors are many in this rope.  A vivid blue purple, the deep violet they say, Wisteria blooms or Orchids, grab your glamour today.  Spiritual and creative will be your tool of choice, Empathetic and thoughtful is all in this poise.  Visualise the indigo night sky glittering with your chosen stars, Or sink into the juicy blueberry and transport with healthy powers.  The brush with tranquillity and mystery surrounds this hue, Dreams can be many and they do co...

The torrid rains, washing away the dust, Gather shade, everyone must.  A suddenly hot sunny day has changed now, Feels like a different season somehow.  Blue skies turned gray, The green trees with mighty winds sway.  Water flooding on the roads we see, Traffic is mayhem, the road to home feels like eternity.  The rains have cleared but the canvas has changed now, A stunning rainbow, it's a painting worth a wow.  Every color radiates with hope, Take your pick, colors are many in this rope.  A vivid blue purple, the deep violet they say, Wisteria blooms or Orchids, grab your glamour today.  Spiritual and creative will be your tool of choice, Empathetic and thoughtful is all in this poise.  Visualise the indigo night sky glittering with your chosen stars, Or sink into the juicy blueberry and transport with healthy powers.  The brush with tranquillity and mystery surrounds this hue, Dreams can be many and they do come true.  Is it the ...

Some words just stay in our hearts, With much depth as a whole or in parts.  Words have always been a guide and friend, Seeing life through inspiration till the very end.  Excerpts from The Paradox of Time defines it well, It says bigger houses, smaller families to dwell.  Focus on more convenience but less time, With emphasis on deep profits but shallow relationships in the rhyme.  It further elaborates on more degrees, less sense, With more knowledge, less judgement hence.  It explains how we reach the moon and come back, But don't take the time to meet the neighbour for a snack.  How accurately these words define this world now, It's time to pause and make corrections somehow.  Don't we learn from experts they say, This knowledge of Dalai Lama is true in every way.  Another poem that speaks to my heart, The words of Rudyard Kipling 'If' has a big part.  It holds the character I aspire to be, Growing as an evolved person amidst complex huma...

In a world of my own, I am perplexed to find, A life has been set, all fronts combined.  Often we ponder over aches of the nation here, Let's do more than pass an opinion and move into action gear. Inspire and be inspired is what they say, Been fortunate to have met some true heroes along the way.  In small ways I seek to learn every day, With small acts of kindness I hope and pray.  At the southern most point of India we stood,  Bracing for her on foot journey across India she would.  With a mission to connect with women in every town, Driving empowerment, independence, safety and a voice without a frown.  A mission that was the vision of one, But gathered wide support a reaction sure to stun.  With a voice in her head, she chose to be, A true changemaker for generations to see.  Who says heroes are only with capes, It's not Marvel or Batman changing shapes. People around us have a unseen cape for sure, Spot the hero and boost the champion cheer....

The mind boggling syllabus, exhaustive and more, The pressure is gripping, worrying to the core.  A little under 16, life decisions to be taken, Careers to be planned, decisions on subjects to be forsaken.  Burning the midnight oil, words are complex for sure, Chapters are many, there is a looming fear.  The strong minded courage up to face the war, The planners find study hacks much before.  The countless submissions, projects, assignments and more, Topics may be dated but to be tested for sure.  Hours in a day seem to pass by quickly here, Schedules are grappling, how do they clear.  The competition is gripping, its definitely a worry, Every small decimal percentage is grabbed in a hurry.  Why did the future of the generation peg on a number, Talent, personality, character is in deep slumber.  Generations are tested with these rigorous markings here, To produce a future in India or global shore.  Opportunities are plenty and much to choose ...

As I walk through life I see, To act in an instant happy and free.  Often impulsive and far from strife, Consequences can be happy or a heartache for life.  As I walk through life I see, A dream person, I hope to be. Highs and lows the journey is a test, It seems to take much longer to be the best.  As I walk through life I see, Last spoken words may not set you free.  A sweet or kind word to a loved one you must share, It may be the last time to show that care.  As I walk through life I see, There are miles to go even when the struggle  is hardly carefree.  Our own actions will penalise and hurt, Making impossible to possible is a worthy effort.  As I walk through life I see, Heroes come in shapes and sizes many, To do what needs to be done at the right time, Regardless of the consequences it's worth every dime. As I walk through life I see, The best moments with friends may not always be easy.  Sometimes the ones you think who might pull yo...

Holding you in my arms many years ago, The sentiments and joy, I can feel its echo.  Year by year you have moulded to perfection for sure, It's hard to express my joy and cheer.  Now 13 & 16, two peas of the same pod, Keepers of my heart honest to God. Every ounce of me, grips them tight, Letting them go is my own fight.  Growing up we defined your way, With values and life lessons within you to stay.  Now at this threshold of life, be a queen, Look forward to paving your own path as much is to be seen.  You are not a girl now, To be told or explained the details on how. You are not a woman yet, But with your wings to fly, you are set.  We will always hold you close, Hope to save you from harm that could pose.  But any time you don't see us with you, Find our strength within and that's your clue.  We are mighty proud of the person you are, Our kind of gem, a perfectly imperfect star.  Every lesson you learn on your own, Build on your char...

Have you ever wondered about the time gone by, A family we are born to gives you wings to fly.  As we learn about the world around us, Bitter or sweet they are always around to cheer or fuss.  A perfectly imperfect family I have with me, Ruffling through my fading memory of equations from heaven that can see.  Struggling with our own choices and balance to find the calm, Writing our own story and protecting from every harm.  Friends have no definition for sure, School, college, work  or home, in sadness and cheer.  Some equations walk the path for a lifetime of hope, Silently anchoring our journey to cope.  Along the way as we go, Some of our deepest bonds fail to show, How did we hope that nothing will end, Some friends like family don't find a way to mend.  Wise words I have been told to cure this broken heart, Some bonds are meant to travel only that far from the start.  Find your joy and learn for whatever time it may be, Be grateful for ...

New places we go far and wide, Every place has a mixed learning tide.  Some experiences just mark a niche in the mind, So unique and memorable that it's hard to find.  I am a hippie tourist ready to photograph and pose, A cheerful glee and my excitement shows.  Often frowned and disapproved of by my family for sure, Capturing moments is my cheer.  Remarkable experiences across journeys were many, Often thought worth every penny.  The cruise passing glaciers across the expansive sea, Or the trek to tucked away caves to find my inner me.  The cheerful amusement parks give me a high, Disney and other cartoons boost my wings to fly.  The walk on the calming beaches that lift my world, Every second connected with the sea is gold.  The soft cool clinched fist of snow, Ready to build the snowman with a plough.  The deep chord of the musical show, An applaud to every artist with a respected bow.  A grand dinner on a bus was such, Savored with ex...

The room was full of people coiled in emotion, Each one was shaken by the trauma displayed, bursting their bubbled notion. It was a reality no one could see, It opened eyes as we witnessed a silent plea.  Every photo taken in the war, Had a different turmoil from near and far.  There were stories of anger, rage, deception, bravery, suffering and more, Every chord of our being was hit to the core.  It wasn't just one war that they faced, It was the agitation and  misery of several decades that cannot be erased.  Countries were many, treaties were broken then, Promises made were simply forgotten.  It's heartbreaking to know the effect didn't stop with the war, With harmful chemicals, generations were left with several deep scars. While disability and mobility was missing for many, Diseases and suffering  from within left many edgy.  The brave soldier enters the battle field with pride, The enemy crossfire and attack often is a dangerous ride.  ...

The sparkling golden waves, that lash before me, Nature's miracle from my room I see.  The far horizon, I yearn to find the ocean end, It's an endless and expansive legend.  Cuddled in my duvet, looking through the glass, Blessed to see the sea from here not worth the pass.  The view was priceless and rare, But the touch of the ocean and the soft feel of the sand was my care.  The many surfers get there early to wave, Waiting patiently for the best tide to brave.  Fitness enthusiasts run the beach, While others seek fitness in dance to teach.  Basking in the morning sun, The radiance of this glory is no pun.  The calm that engulfs my mind with this sight, Water is my therapy and hope is my might.  The orange aura that transcends to pink by sunset, The colors are many, it's a confusing bet.  There are flowers blooming around with cheer, It's a magical feeling to have all year.  By evening the beach gets busier for sure, Adults and kids ga...

In the stillness of the night skies, high up here, The red light blinks on the flight wings so clear.  The sky is decorated with stars so rare, A painting in the sky etched with care.  The night seems long and so does the journey, Restless minds are naturally in a hurry.  But small boosts make a memorable flight, The weary mind is seeking a restful night.  The flight is steered by two women with the reins they sit, Such a treat to watch them take charge in the cockpit. The rest of the crew were charming women too, Makes an inspiring team far and few.  The dim lights in the plane soothe the guests to sleep, But disturbed by the shrieking child weep. The silence is broken by the tantrum of a toddler kick the seat, It's hard to get any sleep or eat. As we eagerly wait to explore new sights, With a schedule of our own, morning to night.  The pilot announced a plan to descend soon, The sound that felt like a boon.  Through these hours, as we tried to find o...

Sitting at the piano by the quaint street, Transported by the music, from head to feet.  The traffic, chaos and noise I find, Still grips me with a different vibe away from the daily grind.  I can feel the daunting steps I climbed that day, The path that felt like it was heaven's way.  Steep and many from the lagoon to the caves did I find, Every step felt like a test of my mind.   The calming waters as we found our way in the bamboo boat, Through the cave into a lagoon, the joy was plenty in a happiness float. Serene and peaceful it was a memory for sure, Definitely in my mind bank so dear. Surrounded by other boats and kayaks here, Finding their way with much cheer.  The teasing monkeys on the rocky facade did smile, The loud cheer of many nationalities was worth the mile. Inside the cave, it was like nothing I had seen, Every step seemed mysterious with a magical sheen. Three chambers did we cross that day, Nature's creation is spectacular in every way....

The news was a frenzy, it was a chatter of unknown, The fear was looming and anxiety had grown.  Symptoms that confused, doctors were unclear, Panic had struck, many a tear.  Lockdown, masks, social distance they said, Covid and it's variations has much been read.  Masks have left the face for many for sure, But stayed as a wardrobe accessory here.  Covered or not it's no longer a shield of fear, It's a human gap that's sadly very clear.  A generation went online and stayed hooked there, From offline to online, now actual friends are rare.  When restrictions were lifted, crowds didn't care, Losses were many, no one to spare.  Confidence crushed, a pandemic that made a lasting memory for sure, Businesses and marriages were tested with no cheer.  Kids and pets born in this feared time, Were protected in a bubble from the chaotic rhyme.  Too much noise or crowds created a worrying scare, Counselled endlessly to make a balanced fare.  Four y...

A year that numbed and stayed on my mind, Gripped with fear and anxiety, something I may not leave behind. The year 2020, a milestone for many, but a new learning to me, While I turned 40, a new normal is what we see. A virus they say, that shook the world, Struggling with the unknown, inside we hurled. An unseen monster is what it was called, It was quick to spread and hard to be stalled. To control the spread many have seen, Lockdown mandates is what has been. Stay home, stay safe is a widespread plea, It was a time for vitamins, immunity and hot tea. With symptoms that confused while treatments were unclear, Home or hospital was a chance of fear. The media shrieked, shortage of beds was definitely worrying, But for our front line workers, everyday this battle was alarming. Lime, turmeric, honey, spices and all, Tips and tricks are plenty hoping to stall. Washing our hands and sanitizing our homes we put our might, We had waged a war with the virus for which we fight. Vulnerable and ...