Exploring life – inside and outside
As the year is unfolding itself, my reading list is growing. I have completed a book and started two books from the list. The third book arrives in my hand. A casual talk with my friend in an evening turned into a philosophical discussion that went on for hours. That's the beauty of face to... Continue Reading →
The new year arrived! As if external restrictions are not enough, year-end came with some infections that put me on medicine for the first week of the new year. I could manage to write a blog and an article. A reduced level of energy made me think about the matters we take for granted. i.e.,... Continue Reading →
The new year is a blank book. The pen is in your hands,it is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself.Happy New Year! The year 2020 that came with a bang a year back has moved on. Not sure whether the year has moved on or we are moving on by leaving the... Continue Reading →
It's not who you are that holds you backIt's who you think you're not.Hanoch McCarty Day 1 Wow, that's amazing. I want to work on it. I have the skills to accomplish the project. Let me go and ask the concerned person and work on it. Hm... Do I need to learn more about it?... Continue Reading →
Lonely is not being alone. it's the feeling that no one cares. Have you ever felt lonely, even when you are with people? Being alone and feeling lonely are two different worlds altogether, though sound similar. Being alone is quite natural if you are staying/living by yourself. Many times, people living with family or friends... Continue Reading →
One evening in our kitchen. I just went in and picked a spoon full of ghee and was eating slowly, enjoying each grain of it. My daughter watched me and asked me why I am eating plain ghee. I told her that whenever I eat ghee that my mom has sent, it feels like I... Continue Reading →
A rainy Sunday with mundane weekend tasks was pushing me down with a thought that I have not done anything worthwhile. Out of the blue, while surfing the internet, I came across this poem that made my day. Laura has written so well that the poem needs no further explanation. It boosted my morale and... Continue Reading →
To go or not goCan I do it or notDo I have time or notPending tasks are hauntingDuties are bounding.Want to go thereBut not able to startSo many reasons to goMany more reasons to not to go...How long can I stand here?Legs are in painFeel everything is a vainNot able to decideBackward or forward? ---Anitha... Continue Reading →
Why do we get into conflicts? We come across different kinds of problems with different people. Almost every day we face situations that make us get angry/upset/uncomfortable with people around us. It could happen with friends, neighbors, parents, spouse, children, colleagues, managers, subordinates, helpers, fellow driver on-road, and so on. What is the reason? Are... Continue Reading →
All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions. Leonardo da Vinci I came across a small story about a house with a golden window. Quite an interesting story and thought many of us could relate it with different things in our life. A little girl was living in a country house. She was quite... Continue Reading →
Gardening is a meditative experience for me that blocks my mind from external disturbances. It is a way of self-care to rejuvenate us, while the body gets some exercise, the mind becomes calmer without outer distractions. Sharing an example of the plant life cycle I witnessed in the past few months. It is an enriching... Continue Reading →
24th March 2020, A New Beginning “The promise of spring’s arrival is enough to get anyone through the bitter winter!”— Jen Selinsky In the days of uncertainty, only one thing is sure. We have to brave the 21 days of lock-down! We could be happy, sad, scared, anxious, or panic. We do not have any... Continue Reading →
When we have constraints to go out, we could do many things that are pending and we keep postponing as it is not urgent. That's how it happened to my little balcony garden. Though I was watering to keep them alive and appreciate the fruits and flowers, I could not spend more time to make... Continue Reading →
Happy international women's day! It’s a women’s day and an opportunity to look at the achievements, challenges, contributions, problems & issues, and many more things related to women.There are many women out there who are doing great in their professional or personal areas, many aspiring women to reach their goals, many more who are struggling... Continue Reading →
Old is gold! I found this gem of a poem from the 19th century in my daughter's English textbook. Its content is much needed today when we are lost in man-made complexities of life. Sometimes, people with bad behavior are compared with wild animals. Whenever I come across such a comparison, I think it is... Continue Reading →
Part of Reinvent Series A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart. 1989 There was a young girl in a middle school, who loved singing. The music was very close to her heart and she kept her interest in music as a secret. She was shy to disclose to her parents... Continue Reading →
