Power Within Weakness

 It was just another morning when I boarded the cab for work. In my usual conversation, I noticed that the accent of the driver was quite European. Out of curiosity, I asked him if driving a cab was his passion or profession.

He smiled and gently responded—he works for a US firm and has been doing so for the last 22 years. The firm pays him once a year, in a lump sum. To function on the remaining days, he works as a cab driver. In one line, he summed it up: when you find strength in your weaknesses, nothing is difficult.

“I enjoy both my jobs, and life is great.”

It was time for me to inboard and leave with a positive note.

Find strength in your weakness.

Basha and Kallu: A Street Symphony

Every evening at four, the Commercial Street of Karnataka came alive with Basha, the street sweeper who sang while he worked. Dressed in shabby clothes but full of life, his songs brought smiles to strangers rushing by.

Always beside him was Kallu, a stray dog who never left his side. They ate together, slept under the stars, and shared the quiet comfort of each other’s company.

One night, Basha didn’t return. Years of hardship and drink had taken him away for good. But Kallu still comes every evening, waiting at the same red light, eyes scanning the crowd, hoping to hear Basha’s song again.

He sits there for an hour, then leaves quietly, as if whispering a promise to return the next day.

And he does. Every day.

I saw him once — sitting there in silence, eyes filled with both hope and grief. It was a sight that spoke louder than words: a tale of loyalty, love, and the ache of waiting for someone who will never return.

This is life.

And the moral — that’s for each of us to find in our own way. In simple words, — love, loss, and the hope that never fades.

10 Easy Ways to Practice Detached Attachment – From My Pages of Life

 A globetrotter, moving across countries and schools, I always carried a deep concern around my attachment — to cultures, people, history, and more. What helped me gradually overcome this attachment style was 45 years of introspection, distilled into a few meaningful lessons.

“Detached Attachment” may be a new, buzzing term, but its true strength lies in how we choose to shape our thought process. For me, it has been about learning to hold on without clinging, to engage without being bound, and to love without losing myself.

It may have taken me decades, but I’ve come to realize — it’s never too late to start again.

Detached Attachment, to me, is not about indifference — it’s about freedom. Freedom to love without fear, to care without control, and to walk away without bitterness.

• Introspect more than you interact. The best conversations often happen with yourself. Quiet reflection teaches you more than constant chatter with the world.

• Listen first, speak later. When you pause to really listen, you understand things far more clearly before jumping in with your own words.

• Travel light — emotionally too. As you cross borders, cut emotional chords that weigh you down. Carry memories, not baggage.

• Guard your speech. Not every thought needs to be spoken. Silence, at times, protects both you and your relationships.

• Understand the difference between love and affection. Mislabeling emotions leads to attachment. Be mindful of what you truly feel before you call it love.

• Stop the blame game. Blame keeps you tethered to the past. Letting go sets you free.

• Remember — everything is temporary. People, emotions, even phases of life pass. Holding on too tightly only brings pain.

• Stay connected, not attached. Relationships can be meaningful without being suffocating. The key lies in balance.

• Attach to yourself first. Dress well, eat well, exercise, and sleep deeply. A grounded self is harder to shake.

• Forgive, then move on. Forgiveness is not about others, it’s about your peace. Moving on is the final act of detachment.