Finding connections through words with Srividya Sivakumar

In this new episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Srividya Sivakumar, a writer, TedX speaker, teacher, and lover of words.

They could have probably spent all of this conversation talking about books and the magic of reading. But hang in there because that’s not all they talk about.

Conversations become connections when two strangers connect with the vulnerability of old, wrinkled friendships. That’s what happens here. A conversation. Make it yours.

Quote from the conversation

“Don’t wait for a particular moment to celebrate life.”

We discuss

• What it means to fall in love with words
• That D word called Depression
• How to find forgiveness
• On how writing can be cathartic
• On keeping a sense of joy, despite everything

Srividya’s bio

Srividya Sivakumar is the critically acclaimed author of two poetry collections – ‘The Blue Note’ and ‘The Heart is an Attic.’

You can find her book ‘The Heart is an Attic ‘on Amazon. You can also listen to her fantastic TedX Talk: Breaking Barriers One Word at a Time on YouTube.

When we asked Srividya for a bio, she sent us this beautiful passage, and we felt that is way better than anything we could come up with.

Bioluminescence

Whimsical. Vantablack. Dark energy. The axiom of equality. Flame-of-Burnt-Brandy. Groaning lantana shelf.  Kasuti. Feldgrau. Absolute zero. Drunk-Tank Pink. Ceramic dreams. Kolam. Five thesis drafts. Two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl. Snape. Guitar finger calluses. Love amongst the pepper sacks. Trier. Saltwater in the blood. Bed of roses. The allure of unavailability. Kalamkari. Flying over the cuckoo’s nest. Atticus Finch. Ajrakh. Military colors. Bol Hu. Tube down the nose. Interrogation. Scent of warm clean mud. Long distance. A purring cat. Chalkdust cough. Khaki and medals. Stone floors. Untranslated cinema. Coquelicot. Bow lips. Home in a hug. Poet.

Who I am.

For now.

Connect with Srividya

LinkedIn | TedX Talk

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