Radhika Ravindra

Through my Sunshades — A Guide to beat the heat

5th April 2019 By Radhika Ravindra6 Comments

As spring terminates by the end of March in India, the onset of scorching heat manages to capture everyone’s comfort zone. It’s necessary to keep your body and mind calm and cool. Here are few measures you can follow to make yourself at ease during this sweat-wrenching season of the year: (more…)...

Gathering Emotions

7th February 201912th September 2019 By Radhika Ravindra27 Comments

Now feel the words with a melodious playback! Presenting to the readers, a fine musical touch in the background while you continue reading. (Press Play) Some people own this magical aura that whenever you see them, a reflexive emotion of ecstasy builds up in you. You feel like spending a greater span of time with them. You wish that the moment should never cease. Their words feel like the melodies you can never get tired of listening. Their actions become a record of events that you can replay numerous times and still won't yawn out of boredom. And their slight touch can transform your dull day into a bright one in a matter of seconds. Somewhere in the depth of my mind, I knew, the feelings and emotions I was gathering will drift and hurt me after time. But where's the thrill if I don't try and just sit back having given up? Thinking that would only add up a dreary factor to...

New Year

31st December 201831st December 2018 By Radhika Ravindra12 Comments

Attending peg parties, Or hoping for new lotteries. Gazing at the clocks, As new year knocks. Fireworks in the sky, Or watching a TV show away from ply. Bottles of beer and barrels of wine, Some cliché parties which invite you to dine. Just a switch of the calendar someway, Admiring the undeniable, "Same old shit, different day." Counting down aloud or making a remarkable toast, A kiss at midnight and a new year resolution to boast. Materializing your mind to contemplate, By arranging ornamental cakes to celebrate. Is this all there is to the new year? Then tell me what exactly is new here? © The Honest Fabler — Radhika Ravindra © Image Source — Google Read more: Embracing Good Vibes: https://thehonestfabler.com/embracinggoodvibes/...

Embracing Good Vibes

21st July 2018 By Radhika Ravindra16 Comments

It's been a while since you had a light hearted conversation, A long talk with someone which intoxicates your soul, A discussion that disentangles your intertwined thoughts, With tales of hope being the small capsules of a hopeless day. It's been a while since you embraced the serenity, As you inhaled the scent of damp ground underneath, Exchanging rhapsodical gazes with your partner, While observing the beatific sunset as its colors blended gradiently. It had been a while since you gazed at the long stretch of oceans, Stirring the heart as it radiated good vibrations into your soul, The blowing wind on your face detaching your worries away, As you sat quietly devouring the good vibes and its majestic purity. They say Miracles happen when you do something without being asked, Maybe you should start by giving something to the world, Maybe a smile? A little compliment? A helping hand? You can’t harvest a field of good vibes if you don’t plant the seed of gratitude. Complain less, be thankful and generous. Don’t expect you will receive...

Dance

14th July 201814th July 2018 By Radhika Ravindra20 Comments

I dance to the rhythm of melodic hymns Feeling every movement of my body grasp the beat I whirl with grace to express happiness And swing with steadiness to portray misery. I perform, I breathe, I feel my pain disappear Spurging out my feelings in the most beautiful manner Balloons of ecstasy exploding in my heart Whirling, Twirling and sorting my worries apart. I tap my feet and jump and prance Grooving my shoulders to the music and dance I spin with my toes glued to the ground While cold air envelopes me as I roll around. It's like an escape from the real world Letting a sense of euphoria unfurl As I feel it in my flesh and bones That sends my soul into an amusement zone. I throw my hands up in the air Shake my head and close my eyes Twerk my hips or pout my lips Sending every part of my body into an astounding bliss. With Fire in the heart And Sparkle in my eyes Grace in the arms And dynamism in my legs. Pleasure in the mind Electricity in...

Best Friends

18th June 201818th June 2018 By Radhika Ravindra16 Comments

Best Friends Who knew we would become best friends, For I remember I used to hate you on the very first glance. But days passed and our bond strengthened in the friendly weather, When we shared both our grievances and fun together. Playing pranks on random people had its own fun, From painting unconscious faces to ringing doorbells and then run, When phone calls made us lose count of time, Sharing secrets and mischief made you my partner in crime. Hanging out devouring on a pizza or two, I would know I was having the best time with you, Teasing our mutuals or bursting out with laughter, Who knew those ecstatic times won't last thereafter. School life came to an end & we parted ways for our future, Promising to remember each other and leaving behind wonderful memories to nurture. Lifestyle got busy, days passed and we didn't meet, But the affection still remained the same when we again planned to greet. Doesn't really happen between just any set of ordinary friends, But only with those who needn't...

The Last Cigarette- A Diary

9th June 2018 By Radhika Ravindra11 Comments

THE LAST CIGARETTE I felt like a bad ass rebel, when I smoked a puff of cigarette for the first time when I was 17. You know how when you are forbidden to do something, you become more eager to dare the consequences and feel adventurous about it, especially when not caught in the act. And talking about adolescence? The spirits of adventures and experiments just seeps through the blood urging you to try all deeds that cause excitement. And in my case, I was lured by a smoking fetish: aroused by the sight of my other colleagues smoking, which kind of turned out to be a social cheat code to get noticed and make new friends. I hesitated smoking at first, apprehensive to digest the reality of creating a bad image of myself and being pertained to my non-smoking family background. But thanks to my asshole friends that I could never resist successfully. I finally decided to take the bull by the...

Recalling Love

28th May 2018 By Radhika Ravindra33 Comments

We met when we were Young, Neither of us having an idea that faith had brought us a sun, To light up the dark alcove of wrath and ache, To generate feelings of love as calm as a lake. You came as a blessing in disguise, To remove the clouds of hurt from my dreary skies, An ardency of romanticism was about to restart, As your euphoric love drizzled rivers down my tender heart. As the days passed one thing we knew, Time flew and our love only grew, Realizing your support would eternally come through, I had finally found my new comfort in you. The serenity of those late night talks, And tranquility of our long trail walks, That breathtaking night when billions of stars shined, Every single moment spent with you is still intact in my mind. When you kissed me like there was no refrain, Leaving my lips drenched in a beautiful patch of stain, All these moments still keep me engrossed, After all, some memories are not meant to be lost. © The Honest Fabler —...

Music to your Rescue

19th May 2018 By Radhika Ravindra14 Comments

From a sparrow's hymn to a mother's lullaby, I, music, become a significant part of your lives moments after you enter into this world. You come across a variety of my genres and wonder why some of 'em got an incredible power to uplift your mood. You begin sorting out your favorites into a new playlist that you later become damn proud of. Remarkable bands like Coldplay, Linkin Park or Queens make a special room inside your heart which bestows the utmost satisfaction whenever you reside into it. And that room acts like everything from a silent and romantic alcove to a groovy and rocking club, as per your mood. I stimulate your brain by opening your exhausted mind’s doors while accompanying you during tedious and tiresome routine chores. As every coin has two sides, I come with a yin and yang too. A particular music piece will be loved by some, while others will accuse them of having a choice so cumbersome. Every person has...

When We Believed in People

12th May 201813th May 2018 By Radhika Ravindra46 Comments

When We Believed in People It feels unusually weird to accept the rare fact that some of our beautiful memories are linked with people who are worst for us. With whom once, every breath, every hour and every single day used to be magically astonishing. Remember the time when we used to believe in every random homo sapien we came across? Many would imagine that time to be Childhood. However, the real period when such a deviant predicament persisted was the time when we were naive. When we flew within the boundaries of life holding a limited experience. When we interacted with only a few countable people. When we used to not fear the consequences of trusting someone. When we were completely unaware of the beastly demons hiding behind their godly conjectures. When we used to not fear if the promises made would be broken by someone. When we never allowed a second thought to keep feelings for someone. When we never felt like going on solo trips. When getting ignored...