Comments in my graduation slam book (one which gets passed around among friends to leave their contact details in the final year) have one thing in common – that I am innocent and sensitive. I felt good about it, taking that as a compliment. Not quite sure when, but an interesting view point flashed across – Innocence is lack of knowledge/awareness (relative to age and social fabric) and being sensitive amounts to emotional vulnerability. We somehow tend to put a positive spin on these deficiencies. I now realize what a dumb cry baby, I was. Maybe I still am😊 My maternal uncle`s kid (aged around 13 at that time) was…

One of my ex co-workers used to always suggest me to get flowers for my wife, when going home after work. I used to wonder if this is an act of love or an act of habit in the name of love. It occurred to me that feeling happy about giving/receiving flowers is a programmed emotion which gives an instant high, just like a caffeine shot. It immediately tapers off, with any act/conversation that is perceived to be contrary to his/her feelings. Forget about flowers, even gifting a diamond ring would have the same effect. Emotions which would last long are similar to a healthy body and mind, which would…