A Hundred Little Flames

by Preeti Shenoy

Many a time, things have a way of sorting themselves out. We just need to be patient,’

That was the thing about messaging. You could easily convey what you didn’t feel by typing a few emoticons.

A hundred little flames danced. It was a mesmerizing sight.

Those who can, do. Those who can’t, watch.’

‘Once a flame is lit, it can burn brightly and divide into a hundred little flames—or it can die down. Just like the connections we form.’

sometimes parents do things thinking they know what is best for the children, but they do more harm than good.

tapioca,

exruciating

The secret of staying young forever is to drown yourself in work that

recharges you,’

‘That is probably a problem of the present generation. I think you young folks are never happy with anything. You are not willing to give time to a relationship. You should allow it to breathe. To grow. You should nurture it. Above all, you should be patient.’