creativity

Music for the Joy of It

You make music for the sake of music. Not for applause, not for approval, but for the joy of creating something beautiful. The artist who plays for the joy of performing brings a different spirit to the craft.

This music is free. It flows without restraint, carrying its tune far beyond the boundaries of an audience. It isn’t weighed down by expectations or shaped by what others want to hear. Instead, it’s a pure expression—spontaneous and full of life.

When applause comes, it’s welcome. But it doesn’t define the performance. It isn’t the point. The artist’s joy lies in the act of creation, the connection with the moment, and the resonance of every note.

Music made this way doesn’t just touch the ears; it touches the soul. It’s a reminder that the most authentic creations are born not from the need to please but from the desire to express. And that is what makes it linger, long after the last note has been played.

The Secret to Great Cooking (Hint: It’s Not Just the Recipe!)

There’s a joy in watching a chef at work—especially the weekend warriors, the amateurs who step into the kitchen with enthusiasm rather than obligation.

From scribbled recipes to sizzling magic, the journey is one of experimentation, creativity, and a dash of chaos. The dish must first delight the eye before it wins over the taste buds.

But here’s the thing—the best chefs don’t mind sharing their recipes. Because it’s never just about the ingredients.

The real secret? It’s in the hands, the instincts, the little improvisations that make every dish uniquely theirs.

(at Madurai, India)

Patterns. They are everywhere. For the trained eye, they are visible.

They tell a story. It is when you spot a pattern than you can luxuriously indulge in creativity. Weaving a new pattern is imagination at play. “The truth is outside of all fixed patterns” said Bruce Lee!

All of this is fine. I am repeatedly made aware of how important it is to stop and think of my own thought patterns.
I realise that the real fortune lies there

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When you stick your neck out, your neck will show.
When it does show, it has a good chance of it being a poor spectacle or holding a spectacular result.

But isn’t the very act of sticking your neck out, sectacular? Add a dose of courage, empathy and sprinkle it with some grace
You will bring smiles all around. Promise.

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