Summary

The website content reflects the author's journey on Medium, an invitation to join the 'Reciprocal' publication, and a celebration of personal growth and shared creativity within a community of writers.

Abstract

The author, an Indian Classical Dancer and Educator, shares their reflective journey on Medium, a platform they describe as a vast ocean of words and unique individuals. They emphasize the importance of personal growth through reading, writing, and engagement with the community. The author expresses gratitude towards Sahil Patel, a fellow writer, and introduces the 'Reciprocal' publication, which aims to foster a supportive environment for writers at all stages. The publication encourages members to share and read each other's work, promoting a culture of mutual support and discovery. The author also extends an invitation to join 'Reciprocal' and engage with a selection of articles written by passionate writers, highlighting the shared energy and collective pursuit of knowledge and creativity.

Opinions

The author views Medium as more than just a platform; it's a place for personal growth, learning, and shared experiences.
They believe that reading is a fundamental step towards writing and encourages members to actively engage with and support each other's work.
The author values the community aspect of writing, emphasizing the importance of reciprocal relationships among writers.
They express a sense of gratitude and connection with Sahil Patel and the 'Reciprocal' publication, which aligns with their personal pursuit of growth and learning.
The author sees the 'Reciprocal' publication as a positive space for writers to share their unique voices and stories, and to be part of a larger narrative of creativity and exploration.
They hold a positive view of the potential for personal and collective development through the act of writing and reading within a community.

Curlicues in a Blank Space

Let’s grow through the circles of reciprocal

Picture of the author, during a live Kathak recital at India International Centre, New Delhi. Photograph by Acute Angle

The florid expanse of possibilities,

Radiates in the wisdom of harmony!

Leaving the weighted drapes of scars,

Letting go of the cracks in the vessel,

Quieted with the chains of the days gone,

Rhyming into flares of hope,

Resting upon the perched positivity,

Embraced in the open world of dualities,

Checkered with the overlapping patterns,

Unwrap, the emptiness of limitless explorations on a blank canvas.

Subjected to paths crowded with judgements,

Search for your identity amidst the existence in quietude.

Walking the syllables of the countless chaotic trammelled leaves,

Witness your inner voice while in communion with humanity.

Abundant with the light of gratitude glowing within,

Carry your halo in a dance of shared energy.

Medium! An ocean of words. A forest of unique people. A lamp of creativity. An expansive sky of topics. A layer deeper than tips, tricks, discussions, towards a common pursuit of, personal growth. Medium! an overwhelming experience, specially for a member like me.

Before commencing my journey on this beautiful platform, I sat with myself for several days and asked,

“what will you bring to this platform?”

I might not still have the answer, for I am still discovering the tides of possibilities. All I can say is that in this moment, I present myself as a reader, diving into an ocean of alphabets. An inquisitive mind wanting to learn rather than judge. Create, share, engage with a community to keep the process of growing alive. Write, reflect, witness the world of fascinating stories of real people and experiences.

I am extremely grateful to have croseed paths with Sahil Patel, early on in my journey on medium. A wonderful writer, Sahil has recently started a new publication Reciprocal . Reciprocal is created with a view to engage, support and witness varied authors, at each stage of their own personal journey. It is a new beginning wrapped in positivity, to actually read various works. For reading is the first step towards writing.

A few points before you join Reciprocal publication

Anyone who wishes to join this publication needs to get added by Sahil Patel and then write a post tagging your connections after being accepted.
Anyone who joins, must share at least three articles from other writers, since this is an opportunity to direct and assist in discovering new stories and writers.
Before submitting ensure sensitivity and empathy towards all and. adhere to all Medium distribution guidelines.
While submitting make sure you use the tag “Reciprocal”.

I start this chapter of reciprocal with the hope that more and more like minded members will join the community, so that we can share, read, and grow in togetherness.

Let us together unfold the curlicues in a blank canvas, called Reciprocal.

I extend an invitation to some wonderful writers

Ali Danielle Hestand Ilam Padmanabhan Graham Cooke Myriad Mindspace Nandkishor Shingne

A few stories penned by passionate writers, please do read.

Four P’s of online writing, a wonderful article for all writers by Doran Lamb

Dear New Writers: You Will Fail Unless You Learn the 4P’s of Online Writing

Appearance is everything

medium.com

Dreams are meant to be lived, a thought provoking article by Kris Bedenian

Dreams Have To Have Love To Bloom

Dreams are meant to be lived

medium.com

A powerful poem on faith by Ali

I Believe Even Though I Have Not Seen

It’s because I have faith

medium.com

The author is an Indian Classical Dancer, Educator, Storyteller and Writer. For more works, do follow on Instagram And facebook .