Scribblings by Nancy

  "The Stories We Miss: Observing Life in a World of Distraction"      Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting a dear old friend after what felt like an eternity. As we reminisced about our golden days, a flood of memories came rushing back. Among them was one of my favorite pastimes— people watching . Yes, you heard that right, people watching. Before you judge me, let me say it’s not as odd as it sounds. It’s a harmless, utterly fascinating hobby, much like bird watching or window shopping. And I bet most of you have indulged in it at some point, even if unknowingly.      For me, this curious habit dates back to my childhood. Early morning bus rides to school were a mix of nature watching and people watching, a comforting blend of routine and discovery. I remember the sight of tea plantation workers heading to the fields with their tools, their laughter and chatter filling the cool morning air. These moments fascinated me—their camaraderie, their pu...

"  Clash of Titans: Navigating the battle between Heart & Mind!"  “Have you ever faced a decision where your heart says one thing, and your brain says another?” We all have, haven't we? The other day, I had a discussion with my husband about this very dilemma. I told him how my brain knows the logic and facts, yet my heart refuses to accept them or go along with reason. It's a constant clash of worlds, isn’t it? Sometimes, it's so overwhelming that we silence either the brain or the heart to make our choices—choices that shape the journey of our lives.      The heart’s world is chaotic, vibrant, and filled with emotional highs and lows. It’s the domain of love, creativity, and intuition. The heart whispers, “Follow dreams that seem impossible, chase love even when it hurts, and act on feelings that defy logic.” On the other hand, the brain represents rational thinking, practicality, and decisions based on facts, analysis, and long-term outcomes. It priorit...

  “Where time stood still: Life in Munnar”      Times change as years pass by. From carefree childhood to full on responsible parenthood, life has just changed so much. I still remember the days in Munnar where I was born and brought up. Life was just so beautiful. There was no Internet, mobiles and some times there wasn’t even electricity, but life felt like a dream and I was content. I used to treasure every season of Munnar. Right from the bright sunny summer mornings with the aroma of fresh lush green tea around to the crazy rainy days freezing and dripping with water every where, I loved every inch of it.             Memories cascade through my heart, a flood too powerful to contain. Life used to be hard in the mountains but the joy and warmth it brought would overweigh the hardships and cold we faced. Days usually began early for us, we wake up early and get ready to school. By 7 we would be picked up by the school bus. T...