A Lesson in Life

I always knew as a child that growing up to be an adult was a scary thing. And how true that turned out to be. One of the most terrifying things was that I had to carry responsibility on my shoulders and do right by others so my children would emulate my actions. That was truly the hardest part; however, of course, it is easier said than done. Adults make the most mistakes in life, not the children. Most of the time, children live with the mistakes of their parents. They go wayward when not given the proper guidance - how tragic. However, children are allowed to learn from mistakes, whereas an adult would have to bear the consequences.

How do we change the world for the better if not through our beloved children? They are our only hope for a turnaround, given the situations we are facing across the globe today. Listen to the children, see the fear in their eyes, and the sadness they carry on their tiny shoulders when fate plays a wicked role in their lives.

Recently, a child was killed by another schoolmate who carried knives in his bag. I can't for the life of me understand what possessed him to commit the violence against another fellow student, which turned fatal in the end. What about the victim? The poor child's fate was sealed by a schoolmate who had so much hate and anger in his heart. What is happening that even children are losing their minds and going out of control?

Published on SHOBANA - The Stealing Light 

-shobana-

It is that beautiful time of year - The festival of Lights, where good triumphs evil. May peace, love, prosperity, and happiness reign in the world.

Happy Deepavali to everyone celebrating. I hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends.

On another note: 

My children's book, The Adventures of Tiny Star, has been published on Amazon, Apple, Voxa, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, and Odillo. Please find the links and synopsis below. #GiftAchild a book today.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

-shobana-

#cosmos #universe #blogger #asterisks #sunsets #sunrise #phenomenon #nature #applebooks #Amazon #publishdrive #odillo

The Adventures of Tiny Star

New Publication by #PublishDrive - Read about the adorable Tiny Star who slips and falls from a cloud and what happens when it lands and gets stuck in the Earth's crust.

#The Adventures of Tiny Star is an adorable story I wrote for a very special young man. He turned six on 27th August. I was more excited for him, and began crafting this story a couple of weeks before.

It has everything a child will love - adventure, intrigue, and it will bring on that infectious smile with the antics of the forest animals. 

The links are below. Read the sample on Amazon. #GiftAChild a book today - and let's begin their first reading experience.

The Adventures of Tiny Star

Trapped in Earth's Crust

by Shobana Gomes

Book 1 - First Edition

Synopsis

Tiny Star slipped and fell off the clouds one day. Oh boy—what an adventure that turned out to be! He landed face down, burning a great big hole in the ground, and tumbled deep into Earth’s crust.

Nightingale and Owl saw everything. They trembled as the ground shook and spewed thick black clouds.

All the plants and animals of the forest were covered in soot and struggled to breathe. They heard Tiny’s cries for help... but who could save him?

Well, someone could. A mysterious black cloak of smoke circled Tiny and carried him away to the sea.

Read how Tiny Star was rescued and reunited with his friends in the constellation—an adventure full of wonder, courage, and cosmic magic.

The book is published on the following #marketplaces and is available to buy. @Publishdrive. 

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-adventures-of-tiny-star-shobana-gomes/1148138880?ean=2940182314671

Rakuten Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-adventures-of-tiny-star?sId=a153f963-e895-46b8-8c41-1628ee576844&ssId=i_1ZchbbEV94oS3VwyRVv

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-adventures-of-tiny-star/id6751627915

Odillo (US Marketplace)

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?id=08447378#recordCard 

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2B8Z84

Voxa

https://voxa.ro/ebooks/8e746109-4bb4-409c-92ed-988cc3f2dd3a

The Children of the Sun, an inheritance of the Incas, is a must-read.

An Amazon Bestseller in Indigenous Fantasy. Read it on Kindle, Free on KU. Paperback edition available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJWXDLRP

That haven of silence is broken

 

How long is a lifetime? A lifetime can be a day sometimes, given the circumstances you find yourself in. The never-ending agony of tragedies can start at infancy and be remembered for a lifetime - a lifetime experience it becomes.

People think of a lifetime as the number of years they have lived. I believe that lifetime refers to the experiences one has undergone and is remembered until death do them part. 

Death is a lifetime experience. Something as tragic as death is hard to speak about, and one tends to find a haven of silence to keep the emotions intact - unspoken though seen. They are in your eyes, your heart, your mind, and consume your whole being. At times like this, solitude becomes your best mate. When in solitude, you think better and REMEMBER. Those quiet moments are precious to recount and relive experiences. Lifetime experiences are never meant to be forgotten.

-shobana-

I wrote a poem titled, Haven of Silence, this morning, which spoke about cries from the heart. Cries from the heart are unspoken words that hide sadness and misery.

On another note: 

My children's book, The Adventures of Tiny Star, has been published on Amazon, Apple, Voxa, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, and Odillo. Please find the links and synopsis below. #GiftAchild a book today.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

-shobana-

#cosmos #universe #blogger #asterisks #sunsets #sunrise #phenomenon #nature #applebooks #Amazon #publishdrive #odillo

The Adventures of Tiny Star

New Publication by #PublishDrive - Read about the adorable Tiny Star who slips and falls from a cloud and what happens when it lands and gets stuck in the Earth's crust.

#The Adventures of Tiny Star is an adorable story I wrote for a very special young man. He turned six on 27th August. I was more excited for him, and began crafting this story a couple of weeks before.

It has everything a child will love - adventure, intrigue, and it will bring on that infectious smile with the antics of the forest animals. 

The links are below. Read the sample on Amazon. #GiftAChild a book today - and let's begin their first reading experience.

The Adventures of Tiny Star

Trapped in Earth's Crust

by Shobana Gomes

Book 1 - First Edition

Synopsis

Tiny Star slipped and fell off the clouds one day. Oh boy—what an adventure that turned out to be! He landed face down, burning a great big hole in the ground, and tumbled deep into Earth’s crust.

Nightingale and Owl saw everything. They trembled as the ground shook and spewed thick black clouds.

All the plants and animals of the forest were covered in soot and struggled to breathe. They heard Tiny’s cries for help... but who could save him?

Well, someone could. A mysterious black cloak of smoke circled Tiny and carried him away to the sea.

Read how Tiny Star was rescued and reunited with his friends in the constellation—an adventure full of wonder, courage, and cosmic magic.

The book is published on the following #marketplaces and is available to buy. @Publishdrive. 

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-adventures-of-tiny-star-shobana-gomes/1148138880?ean=2940182314671

Rakuten Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-adventures-of-tiny-star?sId=a153f963-e895-46b8-8c41-1628ee576844&ssId=i_1ZchbbEV94oS3VwyRVv

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-adventures-of-tiny-star/id6751627915

Odillo (US Marketplace)

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?id=08447378#recordCard 

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2B8Z84

Voxa

https://voxa.ro/ebooks/8e746109-4bb4-409c-92ed-988cc3f2dd3a

The Children of the Sun, an inheritance of the Incas, is a must-read.

An Amazon Bestseller in Indigenous Fantasy. Read it on Kindle, Free on KU. Paperback edition available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJWXDLRP

As September Closes...

 

As September draws to a close, I am grateful for the tiny blessings amidst a world of uncertainty. It brought to mind the adage that 'health is the true wealth' as I watch my mother suffer ill-health. It's hard to think of anything other than her recovery. Each day, as we watch her fighting spirit to regain her health, we think of the times when three of our family members passed in their prime. Too young, too beautiful to die, yet so courageous in their trying times, they lived to leave a lasting impression.

-shobana-

On another note: 

My children's book, The Adventures of Tiny Star, has been published on Amazon, Apple, Voxa, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo, and Odillo. Please find the links and synopsis below. #GiftAchild a book today.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

-shobana-

#cosmos #universe #blogger #asterisks #sunsets #sunrise #phenomenon #nature #applebooks #Amazon #publishdrive #odillo

The Adventures of Tiny Star

New Publication by #PublishDrive - Read about the adorable Tiny Star who slips and falls from a cloud and what happens when it lands and gets stuck in the Earth's crust.

#The Adventures of Tiny Star is an adorable story I wrote for a very special young man. He turned six on 27th August. I was more excited for him, and began crafting this story a couple of weeks before.

It has everything a child will love - adventure, intrigue, and it will bring on that infectious smile with the antics of the forest animals. 

The links are below. Read the sample on Amazon. #GiftAChild a book today - and let's begin their first reading experience.

The Adventures of Tiny Star

Trapped in Earth's Crust

by Shobana Gomes

Book 1 - First Edition

Synopsis

Tiny Star slipped and fell off the clouds one day. Oh boy—what an adventure that turned out to be! He landed face down, burning a great big hole in the ground, and tumbled deep into Earth’s crust.

Nightingale and Owl saw everything. They trembled as the ground shook and spewed thick black clouds.

All the plants and animals of the forest were covered in soot and struggled to breathe. They heard Tiny’s cries for help... but who could save him?

Well, someone could. A mysterious black cloak of smoke circled Tiny and carried him away to the sea.

Read how Tiny Star was rescued and reunited with his friends in the constellation—an adventure full of wonder, courage, and cosmic magic.

The book is published on the following #marketplaces and is available to buy. @Publishdrive. 

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-adventures-of-tiny-star-shobana-gomes/1148138880?ean=2940182314671

Rakuten Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-adventures-of-tiny-star?sId=a153f963-e895-46b8-8c41-1628ee576844&ssId=i_1ZchbbEV94oS3VwyRVv

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-adventures-of-tiny-star/id6751627915

Odillo (US Marketplace)

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?id=08447378#recordCard 

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2B8Z84

Voxa

https://voxa.ro/ebooks/8e746109-4bb4-409c-92ed-988cc3f2dd3a

The Children of the Sun, an inheritance of the Incas.

An Amazon Bestseller in Indigenous Fantasy. Read it on Kindle, Free on KU. Paperback edition available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJWXDLRP

Eyes that follow the trail of the fire...

Eyes that follow the trail of the fire in the sky are filled with astronomical distractions - shobana

A couple of days ago, when I stood at the window of my bedroom, I witnessed a magnificent sunset. As always, sunsets and sunrises are a phenomenon to me.

The phrase "Eyes that follow the trail of the fire in the sky are filled with astronomical distractions" is a poetic way of describing a person's experience when gazing at the night sky.

It means that while a person is focused on a single, striking event, such as a meteor (the "fire in the sky"), their attention is simultaneously captured by countless other objects and phenomena of the universe. The "astronomical distractions" refer to the stars, planets, and galaxies that become visible as we look up at certain times of the day or night, mainly during sunrise and sunset. A person's focus on one specific, fleeting event leads them to become engrossed in the vastness and complexity of the cosmos.

On another note: 

My children's book, The Adventures of Tiny Star, has been published on Amazon, Apple and Odillo. Please read the sample on Amazon here. #Giftachildabook today.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

-shobana-

#cosmos #universe #blogger #asterisks #sunsets #sunrise #phenomenon #nature #applebooks #Amazon #publishdrive #odillo

The Adventures of Tiny Star

New Publication by #PublishDrive - Read about the adorable Tiny Star who slips and falls from a cloud and what happens when it lands and gets stuck in the Earth's crust.

#The Adventures of Tiny Star is an adorable story I wrote for a very special young man. He turned six on 27th August. I was more excited for him, and began crafting this story a couple of weeks before.

It has everything a child will love - adventure, intrigue, and it will bring on that infectious smile with the antics of the forest animals. 

The links are below. Read the sample on Amazon. #GiftAChild a book today - and let's begin their first reading experience.

The Adventures of Tiny Star

Trapped in Earth's Crust

by Shobana Gomes

Book 1 - First Edition

Synopsis

Tiny Star slipped and fell off the clouds one day. Oh boy—what an adventure that turned out to be! He landed face down, burning a great big hole in the ground, and tumbled deep into Earth’s crust.

Nightingale and Owl saw everything. They trembled as the ground shook and spewed thick black clouds.

All the plants and animals of the forest were covered in soot and struggled to breathe. They heard Tiny’s cries for help... but who could save him?

Well, someone could. A mysterious black cloak of smoke circled Tiny and carried him away to the sea.

Read how Tiny Star was rescued and reunited with his friends in the constellation—an adventure full of wonder, courage, and cosmic magic.

The book is published on the following #marketplaces and is available to buy. @Publishdrive. 

Barnes & Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-adventures-of-tiny-star-shobana-gomes/1148138880?ean=2940182314671

Rakuten Kobo:

https://www.kobo.com/ww/en/ebook/the-adventures-of-tiny-star?sId=a153f963-e895-46b8-8c41-1628ee576844&ssId=i_1ZchbbEV94oS3VwyRVv

Apple Books:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-adventures-of-tiny-star/id6751627915

Odillo (US Marketplace)

https://marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?id=08447378#recordCard 

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP2B8Z84

Voxa

https://voxa.ro/ebooks/8e746109-4bb4-409c-92ed-988cc3f2dd3a

The Children of the Sun, an inheritance of the Incas.

An Amazon Bestseller in Indigenous Fantasy. Read it on Kindle, Free on KU. Paperback edition available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJWXDLRP