Archives for September 2022

Man’s Worst Nightmare

September 20, 2022 by SUMMER LOTUS Leave a Comment

has a remedy….

Sept 11th 2022 1 min read (Poetry)

Man’s worst nightmare — -aloneness

The feeling of being mentally incarcerated is the ultimate punishment

Even in the comfort of one’s home

Even if there is a loving partner

Even when peace reigns in the country

Compounded by the sight of a slight drizzle

Compounded by a slow, sad song

Compounded by the cover of the impending darkness

Aloneness is the most bitter pill to swallow

Aloneness is more painful than a deep wound

Aloneness is man’s worst enemy

One wants to break free but how?

Walk, read, write, exercise, socialize, laugh sing, dance, work, play, rest, sleep, learn, observe, keep a pet, pray…..do them!

Suddenly, the alone feeling fades away like the fleeting cloud that passes

Oh, it is just a feeling, one of the gamuts of emotions that inhabit the human being…nothing more

One has a myriad of choices when feeling alone

With decisive and purposeful action, aloneness is substituted with calm, peace, gratitude, laughter, awareness, enlightenment, energy, and even joy…

One must fight it with determination, grit, and realization

It is only a feeling after all, not insurmountable

Things begin to lighten up and another wondrous moment beckons.

What Do You Do When Exasperated?

September 20, 2022 by SUMMER LOTUS Leave a Comment

Random rambling in today’s world (Poetry)

Sept 9th 2022 (1 min read)

During times of exasperation

When you run out of solutions

As the world makes one unsettled

You are determined to stay unfettered

All troubles will come and go

History has always shown

Things will come to a head

Even the worst that we dread

When one feels perplexed

How to make life less complex?

The answer is to read

You will find the world at your feet

Books have the magic to heal

That can change your perspective and feel

Reading expands your cognition

At the same time, you develop your vision

Events may make us confused

But they need not make us obtuse

Reading makes us calm, charmed, and wise

On any occasion, we will rise

Reading allows us to achieve

Whatever your mind can conceive

If only deep down you believe

That you have a latent gift

Meanwhile, the world around us swirls in confusion

Yet reading is the best way to self-redemption

The answer may not be apparent immediately

But it will pave the way for you ultimately.

The Power Of Self-Analysis

September 7, 2022 by SUMMER LOTUS Leave a Comment

How I make reading more effective.

Sept 4th, 2022 3 min read

Things do not change until you change. It begins with self-analysis

Why do I know so little information?

Why do I get so little done?

Why do I not achieve the goals that I have set?

It’s because I don’t read enough. Why so?

A self-analysis uncovers the fact that I tend to be supine when reading which is not a favorable position to adopt. Most times, I would drift into a slumber and wake up a few hours later with time left to do my other chores.

My answer is that I need to sit at a desk or on a reading couch to engage in this activity. I would be better off taking a nap if it is really necessary than bringing a book to the bed. Since researching this common problem, my reading has improved markedly.

Now, I focus on time for reading. One should know one’s downtime when the mind is less alert. Reading more complex matters requires one to be fully alert while easy reading can be done when there is a challenge to mental retention. In this respect, I am a morning lark as well as a night owl.

Eating less helps physiologically as more blood is directed to the digestive system after eating a full meal. Hence, most people are less attentive after heavy meals. Snacking on some healthy snacks during reading may help keep one awake.

I found out that staying hydrated keeps one satiated and increases oxygen flow throughout the body. This makes me realize that I do not drink enough water in the first place.

One strategy that works for me is to regularly break the boredom of sitting down or the monotony of reading by going for a short walk maybe to the kitchen, around the house, or to a nearby shop to pick up an item. The action of walking itself sometimes generates ideas that can supplement my reading. Even a few minutes of stretching and breathing exercises refresh the mind and body.

I try not to break the monotony by using the mobile, a device of alluring colors and contents that can cause one to keep scrolling and lose the track of time. Moreover, it also tires the eyes.

One of the most effective ways that I sometimes use is to read aloud while walking around in the room with my reading material. Reading aloud also helps to etch the facts into my brain effectively.

Putting pen to paper to write unfamiliar words to decipher later or important concepts do engage my mind better and make reading more effective.

Playing some background music can assist in my reading. In my case, classical music helps. Relaxation spa music does the opposite but for some, heavy metal music is useful so it depends on the individual.

I am glad that I broach this subject as I feel that reading enriches my life and have explored ways to improve it. As a working individual, it leaves very little time at the end of the workday to imbibe the wisdom and knowledge found in books. Hence, I believed that the above steps adopted will see me reading happily into the future.

Reflections Of An Unexpected Episode

September 7, 2022 by SUMMER LOTUS Leave a Comment

Aug 26th 1 min read poetry

My cursor blinked repeatedly in the dark of the night

My mind was empty as I searched for an idea to burn bright

Would this be my last poem, I dread

Could my tenacity wear out, I fret

So I recalled the events of the day

It was generally quiet I would say

Someone hollered because things did not go her way

I stayed calm and tried to make her stay

She walked out on me and said never again

I left her to simmer down to become sane

The next day, she regained her composure

Obviously embarrassed for her unexpected hysteria

I am glad that I had remained at ease

Not knowing what had broken her peace

I am glad that I had not joined the fray

Or we would not be connected today

Everything that happened could become a story

Don’t feel despair, don’t feel sorry

Look around and notice the haste

Life must still go on at one’s sweet pace.