Sonal Singh

I believe that life is a repertoire of anecdotes. The various situations that we encounter, the many incidents of every day, the people we meet, our conversations with them; all make life a melange of tales. And, that is what I attempt to capture through my writing. My cooking is no different! It reflects my love for travel and my love for innovation. The kitchen is my happy place. So, even though by vocation I am a recruiter (www.rianplacements.com), by passion I am a writer, home chef and a hodophile.

The lonesome sailboat

The lonesome sailboat went out today To battle, the wind and the sea’s waves. A tiny body, it has, of wood All brown and baked as the earth’s crust; And a massive red, cloth sail Always, at war with the gusty wind. The lonesome sailor, rides the high seas His …

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Thought

I HAVE MY OWN PERSPECTIVE FOR I COME FROM YOU BUT AM NOT OF YOU I AM BORN OF YOUR DEEPEST DESIRE YOUR WHIM, YOUR FANTASY, YOUR FIRE   I SLUMBER WITHIN YOU SOMEWHERE IN YOUR INNERMOST REACHES SOMETIMES I BEAR FRUITION AT OTHERS, I ASSIMILATE FROM WHAT LIFE TEACHES …

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Motivation

If your life is in shambles and things are falling apart, It’s only an indication to begin anew from the start.   If the winds of misfortune are blowing your way, Wait a while before you have your say.   If everything you touch is turning to dust, Don’t panic, …

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The yearning for life

It’s not easy to let go; To not feel the pain in your soul. It’s not easy to pick yourself up; To dust off, to take another step.   It’s not easy to smile in pain; To not feel alone, not feel strain. It’s not easy to open your heart; …

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I’ll be there for you

  When the path ahead is unclear and the going is tough, When the road ahead is strewn with stones rough, Hold my hand and trust my instinct, I’ll take you through life, on to paths distinct.   When you are depressed and are feeling sad When the things around …

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Life

Life is a story, lets read it out aloud Let’s share it with people that we care about. Let’s flip through the pages of each day And revel in the sunshine of today.   Let’s understand the language of love & living Let’s try and be a little more giving. …

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Women – work & life balance

For the past few months, I have been addressing working women on the topic of “Transcending Emotional Barriers”. In the sessions held, I have had the privilege of meeting women on a one-on-one or group session. The undercurrent of the discussion and the ensuing colloquy has always centered on the …

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Elevating the ME in YOU

“The most important thing in my life is – ME!” Sadly, although this is the truth, yet most women in India fail to acknowledge & subsequently embrace this truth. We are encumbered by societal viewpoints and bogged down by family constraints. As a result, we lose track of elevating our …

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