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Deepika Khatri's avatar

"I’m drawn to the soft curves of 69, the way the yin wraps the yang in a sensuous embrace, and how the numbers symbolize infinity - evoking a sense of continuity and endlessness." Sanobar, your presence was missed at Roshni's workshop last week but reading this I feel you were there all along! The imagery and metaphor! Love the cosmic blessing you're receiving (we all see it)

and can't wait to see more of you emerging as this unfolds.

PS- as a fellow (former) skeptic, I've been spotting 11:11 everywhere this past year and feel shy to even say that out loud! But since you have first...

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

I missed Roshni's session the same night I missed LWS' deadline by 3mins. This was written in response to their prompt, Signs & Symbols, Deepika. I was comforting a friend who had to put a resident stray to sleep :/

Essay likh liya tha toh socha ab share karein gang k saath :)) Thank you for all your love! I just couldn't relate my piece to Roshni's session but I'm so glad you made me see what I refused to see!

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Deepika Khatri's avatar

Sending much love, Sanobar. I can well imagine your being exactly the right person to hold space in that circumstance.

As for LWS, another prompt with come and knock on your door and ask to be spoken to. Tab tak yeh humein padhne ko mila :)

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

I do quite like their prompts! Will keep trying :)

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Nidhi Arora's avatar

Same Deepika! I see 11:11 all the time! My daughter says we must wish on it.

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Wish on it, girls! What have you got to lose?!

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Deepika Khatri's avatar

I didn’t know that detail but now will do exactly as she recommends :)

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Nidhi Arora's avatar

I love the magic and weirdness of this, Sanobar! How beautifully you've sprinkled meaning into the signs. Will be so fun to see if any of this actually comes to fruition, no?!

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Dost, we're weird and we are magic and I love that! I've found the magic I needed in my life, bas aur kya chahiye :))

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Natasha's avatar

Chuckled, smiled, nodded, sighed; reading this absolutely delightful piece.

I do believe in signs and why not.

Alice in Wonderland rightly said, “If you don’t believe in magic, you will never find it.”

You’ve given 69 a whole new dimension sweetheart. 😇😃😃🌼🤍

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

I believe in signs and magic, too :)

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Charulatha Banerjee's avatar

I have been swiping past this piece a couple of days, today I finally read it. How how well you express yourself. More power to you.

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Thank you, Charulatha! I keep missing comments...or may be I check them in my sleep and miss responding the next day :/

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a moving towards's avatar

Such a warm embrace of love and magic this piece is❤️🫂

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Thank you :) saath likhne se himmat mili :)

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Shreya's avatar

Oh this is sweet, slow love. It's such a respite from the way Gen Alpha views this number (look that up if you want)...

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Lol Shreya...it's not just Gen Alpha...I think the whole world (including me) saw it in a certain way only!

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Lani V. Cox's avatar

I'll never look at 69 the same! Thanks, Sanobar!

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Ha ha ha thank you! I see infinity when I see 69. I see it as yin and yang....the good and bad, wrapped into one - like twins in a mother's womb :))

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Lani V. Cox's avatar

My goodness, it's a heck of a lot better than its most popular incarnation. I feel like you've given me a refresh!

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

ha ha haaa! I hear you!

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Kulsoom Fatima's avatar

Amazing, Sanobar! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The way you write truly touches the soul. Your storytelling is both engaging and thought-provoking, blending humor with deep introspection beautifully. Although I don’t believe much in numerology, 69 or 96—I must say, your story is both impressive and humorous! Your ability to find meaning in everyday experiences makes your writing truly special. #Keepwriting #Keepinspiring 😊😊

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Thank you, Kulsoom :)

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Sanobar Sabah's avatar

Thank you for the share :)

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