If Universe is the answer, what is the question? -- By Rama Ravindranathan


My daughter has been traveling with her school band this week and I have encountered a new feeling inside me. This is not the first time she has been away from home and a prompt from our writing blog made me think through this free style of writing. 

If waiting and wanting is what I crave, what's the inquiry? Is it the pursuit of fulfillment, the drive of desire guiding me in my journey as a mother? Or perhaps it's the yearning for meaning, the longing to be present and purposeful amidst life's chaotic routine. When we feel anticipation and longing, do we not confront the mystery of our ambitions, questioning the true nature of our goals and the paths we choose?

If experiencing both joy and tears simultaneously is the response, what's the inquiry? Is it the search for happiness, the endeavor to discover moments of joy amidst life's challenges? Or is it the exploration of the meaning of human emotion, the journey through sorrow and ecstasy that defines our collective experience? Ultimately, do we not all contribute to the tapestry of life, woven with the complexity of our emotions and the deep connections that unite us?

If laughter and chatter are the responses, what's the inquiry? Could it be the pursuit of connection, the longing to cultivate bonds of camaraderie and warmth that brighten our days with laughter and infuse our conversations with joy? Or is it the exploration of the human spirit, the celebration of our ability to find happiness in simple pleasures and unite in shared moments of merriment? Ultimately, isn't it about seeking solace in human connection and the beauty of shared experiences?

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  1. AtulApril 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM

    Very eloquent exploration, into the question, into life and all that it consists of. Nicely done

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