The Seventh Iron

“When I am silent I have thunder hidden inside.” Rumi Amidst the arsenal of a golfer’s weaponry, there exists a singular tool that whispers of ardor and longing: the 7th iron. This very club, often overshadowed by the striking drivers or the delicate putters, carries within its frame a story of romance and a taleContinue reading “The Seventh Iron”

The Enigma of the Lost Swing in Golf.

“Do your best one shot at a time, and then move on.” Nancy Lopez Amateur and professional golfers face a particular kind of anguish that surfaces every now and then: the sensation of a lost swing. What once felt smooth, effortless, and rhythmic can suddenly feel awkward and uncoordinated. Just like that, the shots startContinue reading “The Enigma of the Lost Swing in Golf.”

The Dance of Petals: Embracing Cherry Blossoms’ Delicate Symphony

In the realm of nature’s delicate embrace, Where spring whispers secrets with gentle grace, A spectacle unfolds, ephemeral and grand, The cherry blossom’s dance across the land. Awakening from winter’s tranquil sleep, The cherry blossom blooms, a treasure to keep, Its branches adorned with petals pure, Painting the world with beauty so sure. Like fleetingContinue reading “The Dance of Petals: Embracing Cherry Blossoms’ Delicate Symphony”

Hometown Friends

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” Rumi Playing golf is always an entertaining and revitalizing way to spend time with friends. Recently, I had the pleasure of playing with my hometown buddies, Dr. Bhati came from Texas and Dr. Masood fromContinue reading “Hometown Friends”

Love

“Only from the heart can you touch the sky?” Rumi Love, the most beautiful feeling in the world, can make you do things you never could. It can make you feel like you are on top of the world like you have found the missing piece of yourself that you never knew existed. Love canContinue reading “Love”

Surfing

“There is no need to control your mind. Your mind needs liberation.” Sadhguru Surfing through Facebook today, I came across this photo by Shahzeb Photography. It reminded me of a song by Led Zeppelin – Stairway to Heaven. “And as we wind on down the road Our shadows taller than our soul There walks aContinue reading “Surfing”

Wandering in Wayne

“Not all those who wander are lost.” J. R. R. Tolkien Wind gusts were blowing at 26 mph. The temperature was 41°F. It was partly cloudy. The sun played hide and seek. There were no placards on the tee boxes. Nothing was clear, neither the weather nor the path. We had to guess everything. IContinue reading “Wandering in Wayne”

Golf – A winter Sport?

The sun shone brightly. The temperature was 45°. I was in a sparkling mood. I set the time to 1:10 at Sunset Valley Golf Course, the only available off-season near me. I was in outdoor winter gear to challenge the steeps & slopes that were aided by the chilly winds of Pompton Plains.  I hadContinue reading “Golf – A winter Sport?”

Stimulation of the Simulation

“Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.” Ralph Marston Suitable weather is the utmost prerequisite for playing golf. This winter, I am stuck in New York. And the weather this year is unusually harsh here. That makes golfing out of the question. Although I am used to playing golf on almost frozen grounds, thisContinue reading “Stimulation of the Simulation”