When Rain Was the Constant Companion – Day 2 After a sleepless night, I was glad when the clock on my phone showed 5:30 a.m. I got out of bed to freshen up. As soon as the body set to action, the mind switched off. With our tummies filled with kadubu (steamed rice balls) served … More Weekend trip to Jog Falls – II| The Bespectacled Mother
When Rain Was the Constant Companion… Day 1 I went on a weekend holiday to Jog Falls, leaving early morning on the 15th of August and returning to Bangalore late evening on the 17th. This was my third trip with F5 Escapes, and my first with them spanning three days. What I love about F5 … More Weekend trip to Jog Falls – I| The Bespectacled Mother
Look Around: A List of Things Hiding in Plain Sight You never know what you have been living with until you really look. I am in a mood to have fun today. Let’s do this together.Pick a spot. A corn…| The Bespectacled Mother
There are days when sadness returns, reminding me it still lives within. For such days, I made a list of the things that bring me light — the simple joys that help me feel grounded and whole. At va…| The Bespectacled Mother
Over the past five months, I have embraced soto e—stepping beyond my usual boundaries, both in the world and within myself—to discover small joys and meaningful connections. These simple adventures have brought me closer to my ikigai, filling my life with purpose and hope. When the year began, I intended to step out more—mostly in … More Soto e: Stepping Out, Gently| The Bespectacled Mother
One quiet morning, a blooming hibiscus led me to reflect on the sadness I carry within. This post is a gentle conversation with that sadness—and the quiet beauty that still finds a way to bloom beside it. Yesterday morning, I stepped out onto my balcony and spotted a flower bud on the hibiscus plant. I … More Notes from the Balcony Morning| The Bespectacled Mother
A collection of reflections in free verse – The Sadness I Carry I have worked on myselfslowly, steadily, deeply.I am no longer as sad, anxious, or lostas I once was. But I know nowthat some sadness doesn’t leave. It settles in quietly,not as a burden,but as part of who I have become. I don’t even … More A Quiet Kind of Knowing| The Bespectacled Mother
She had wanted to feel loved.Deeply.But the love she longed for refused to rise inside her. It stayed locked somewhere far beneath the surface, unreachable. Her body had learned to shut down — inst…| The Bespectacled Mother
One kid, no lifts, and a mother who should have known better. “Mummy, while looking for my phone—which you took away and hid—I also found the TV remotes you had tucked away among your clothes in the cabinet.” Busted. I had grounded everything: his phone, the TV remotes, his Xbox, and restricted laptop use strictly … More Mission: 14th Floor| The Bespectacled Mother
What was bare minimum for me,Felt like a lot to you.You were high on my priority list.I was a challenge on yours. You reached out when you were free.I made time every time you did.You could love me.But you were the only one I could love. I was the first for you in every sense.You … More The final chapter| The Bespectacled Mother
Yesterday was the festival of Mahashivratri. I have never considered this day or any other festival as something to be celebrated. What matters to me is whether it’s a holiday from school and work …| The Bespectacled Mother
Today is the perfect day for us to get together over coffee and just chit-chat. If we were having coffee, I would tell you it is already summer over here in Bangalore with the day temperature touch…| The Bespectacled Mother
We were two pieces of a puzzle, I thought, perfectly matched. That’s what I believed, with all my heart, until this year. Now, the truth is clearer, though it stings. I realize it was my p…| The Bespectacled Mother
Crash!!! The glass jar of jalapenos tumbled,hitting the floor,shattering into a million pieces,spreading across the kitchen. “So much for the morning rush,” I cried out. But breakfast c…| The Bespectacled Mother
In the last week of September, I found myself with an unusual amount of free time. After two months of managing everything on my own, I finally hired a reliable housemaid. Plus, my husband’s work s…| The Bespectacled Mother
Is a boring life a good thing? A few hours ago, I was contemplating on the same lines. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com “My life is boring.” I had almost said it aloud but thank…| The Bespectacled Mother
June was a whirlwind of travel and family visits, marking the start of our summer vacation. The word ‘summer’ attached to the word ‘vacation’ is often debated by the boy sin…| The Bespectacled Mother
This morning I woke up feeling fine. I did my meditation and journaling followed by 5 minutes of scrolling the internet. I selected ‘Great’ to the question ‘How are you feeling to…| The Bespectacled Mother
