United States of America
A lawyer by profession currently volunteering as a content writer and researcher at two non profits. Aspiring to be a storyteller.
Story telling as an art has taken myriad forms over thousands of years, and a number of these coexist together in our world today. Creating a story that can keep readers and audiences engaged is a daunting task and more so if it depicts real life situations.
"I looked in anticipation, walking towards the gate where the car was parked. I had been walked and bathed, and had done my morning job just in time. As I wagged my tail in excitement, I was directed back into the house. Once again I wouldn't be able to make the journey with my family.
On a cold winter morning, tucked in a warm Indian quilt, you can smell tea brewing, aroma of parathas (Indian flat-bread), constant wake-up calls by mom which are more like threats, the newspaper right by your bedside, what seemed like a daily mundane routine then, is a luxury now.
"The road I tread today bleeds courage, drips with passion, and speaks volumes about a man's resolve to change the lives of his people single-handedly" - this sentiment must have been echoed by every person who traveled on the path cut across a mountain in Gehlour, Bihar.
As he walked through the sands, feeling the hot wind against his face, the vast expanse instilling fear, his feet sinking deep into the sand with each step he took, in the distant horizon there appeared a bright figure extending his hand with a magic wand.
"Please, sir, I want some more." This line from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens resonates with me every time I see a hungry person. The innocence, the helplessness and the bravery speak to you, asking you to show some kindness. Amidst all the struggles, Oliver does find a savior in Mr. Brownlow, who nurtures him.
The love for travel grew on me at a very young age. Though opportunities were limited, just the idea of outdoors excited me. Picnics, a small visit to my grandparents' home always made me smile. Train journeys became more and more about stories, food, meeting people, and less and less about reaching a destination.