This is in response to Rochelle’s Weekly Photo Prompt for Friday Fictioneers.
Word Count: 100
Holi terrified me. Cause unknown.
My friend suggested past life regression.
I had expected a plush recliner in a dimly lit chamber.
Choosing to meet me in this cafe was weird.
Moreover, she looked more like an over fed hen than a therapist.
She sniffed twice, wiped her running nose with the back of her hand and ignored the tissue holder completely.
Ugh!
Shifting a little she bent forward peering into my eyes, “Tell me how was your Holi with the Maharana of Mewar?”
And I was instantly transported five hundred years back in time…
95 Words
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Foot Note : Holi is a very important Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Spring. It is colourful, joyous and brings people together. This year it was celebrated on the 4th of March. It’s a two day festival beginning with Holika Dahan, a bonfire symbolizing the destruction of evil, followed by a day of playing with colours, sharing sweets, and strengthening community and family bonds.
The picture is of Holika Dahan celebrated in our Block.
AI generated image of playing with colours on Holi.
Mewar is in southeastern Rajasthan in India, renowned for its Rajputana history marked by indomitable spirit and valour. The kings of Mewar were known as Maharanas. The Mewar kingdom encompassed cities like Udaipur and Chittorgarh.
Image from Pinterest : Maharana Pratap , the ruler of Mewar from 1540 to 1597
Istock image of the historic Chittorgarh Fort
Thanks for the story and the lesson.
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Thank you James…
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Past life regression; sounds like a tricky solution to face up to your fears. What if the feeling gets worse.
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Yes, it’s tricky. Whether it is authentic is also doubtful.
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This is an interesting tale. I wonder if this therapy session will help or hinder his fear of Holi.
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Hopefully. Thank you for reading.
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I guess you won’t be visiting her again
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You are correct. Absolutely not …
😆😆
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Oh, yes. Well done, Geeta.
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Thank you so much Mary
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Excellent story, Geeta, but questionable therapist!
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😃😃 Wanted to break stereotypes. Thank you Nancy.
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A great story, Geeta!
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Thank you very much Chris
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culture-rich and layered, Geeta
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Thank you so much Yvette
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hugs Geeta
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Intriguing! Maybe the regression therapist was putting her at ease with how ordinary she looked and acted, only to swoop in and trigger a flashback. Not sure this practice is in the professional handbook, but if it works…
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We expect set formulas fed to us in any given situation…This is no exception.
Thanks Lisa for going into the details of the story which adds an extra spark and dimension to it. It good to know that a limited worded story can invoke evaluatory response and invest reader’s analytical energy
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You’re welcome, Geeta. Drabbles are not drivels.
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fabulous GC! I enjoyed your story and enjoyed reading about the hindu festival!
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Thank you very much Carol. God bless
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Fantastic story! And thanks for the history lesson.
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Thank you very much
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