Breaking News: A Woman is Violated

One Nirbhaya makes breaking news
One Doctor Reddy rouses the nation's conscience
People march in indignation
Light candles to commemorate the violated
But what about the thousand's of women who are violated every day?
Violated by uncles, cousins, husbands, boyfriends
Sex is forced upon them
They experience sex without any pleasure
It is a painful experience
Does anybody cry for them?
Do we light candles for these women who are molested in the form of she wanted it?
Is it a crime to desire gratification?
Is it not important for the partner to fulfil the needs of his partner?
So which violation is more shameful?
The one Nirbhaya experienced?
The one a seven-year-old girl experienced when an uncle molested her?
The one a thirteen-year-old experienced when an older friend forcibly kissed her?
Or the one a twenty-three-year-old woman experienced when her boyfriend forcibly kissed her?
Isn't each violation breaking news?
What about a much older man propositioning a subordinate that he wants to meet her outside office?
Where do we draw the line?
As a nation, we need to awaken to the violation of women going on all around us
We need to give a sympathetic ear to a girl who complains she has been violated
And as for the seven-year-old girl, we need to make her aware of uncles who touch everywhere
For us Indians who have been labelled a nation of rapists
We need to become aware and raise our boys to be sensitive to girls
Otherwise, there will be one Nirbhaya on the roads and millions behind closed doors.

The Path of the Winner

Once you are finished
There is no looking back
The only way out is forward
There is no dithering from here
Just move on...
The heart or mind may want to linger on at the finishing line
May want to look back
May want to think about moments past
But lingering will only delay the bright future that is yet to come.
The law of attraction guides you to move towards a worthwhile goal.
Make goals and think about moving on
The past moments are only dreams of the night past
They have no place in your future
So, do not dither...
Push back any stray hair of memories that may linger on the face...
They will only disturb you from the positive path
Disturb your line of vision
Keep it straight and clear
Keep your eyes on the goal
And like Arjuna you will hit the fish's eye with your arrow.
Set sight on your goal
Remove any hindrances that may be there
Thinking positive all the time is a constant process
It is a Herculean task
It can be achieved with determination and dedication
Affirm your goals
Say your positive affirmations
And you are half way there
The other half is taking action
Once you are filled with positive emotion
You are more than eager to set on the path of winning.
Fill your heart, mind and body with the positive affirmations that you are saying to yourself
And you are on the path of the winner
Winning is only a moment
The journey is crucial
Make your journey enjoyable
Visualize your future
The abundance, the joie de vivre, the frolic
The path of the winner is yours for the taking
Just set your mind on it.