This is my personal journal — no photos, no videos, just simple thoughts that flow.

A Morning Blessed With A Drizzle

I woke up to a beautiful cloudy morning. The sky seemed wrapped in a soft grey shawl A fine drizzle fell all around. It has been long since we have had a proper rain. Even after the last snowfall, the soil remained strangely thirsty. Since the monsoon withdrew, the land…

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North Facing Orchard

Every land has its own temperament. My orchard here is at a moderately high altitude and sits on a north facing slope, and that single fact shapes almost everything that happens here. It is both a limitation and a blessing. The most obvious difficulty is winter light. The sun travels…

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Shaping Fruit Trees With Training

I have learned over the years that bending young branches into a more horizontal position plays a very important role in shaping a healthy and productive fruit tree. During the formative years of a tree, the way its branches grow decides not just its future shape, but also its strength.…

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Village life brings peace, though it comes at a cost. Finances become tricky, and job opportunities are scarce. Yet, there’s a unique happiness here. I can sit quietly, reflect, read a book, or chat with a friend, free from the internet and phone. Moments like these are priceless. This is my life in Natadol, this is my slow living and my search for peace and happiness. Read on !

Echoes of Thought – Writings inspired by my personal reflections on the world around me, slow living, and related musings.

Agriculture Almanac – A collection of my thoughts and writings on farming, horticulture, nature, and life close to the land.

The Inner Journey – Writings exploring philosophy, faith, happiness, and reflections on life’s deeper meaning.

Guestbook Chronicles – Writings inspired by my interactions with guests.

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