Exploring life – inside and outside
Photo: Prashanth Hegde This photo is from Purana Qila in Delhi. It is a location that reminds us of the history of many centuries and an array of rulers. The fort has seen it all, braved and survived. It is standing neutrally and giving us the options to see and think with an open mind. For me,... Continue Reading →
- Part of Little things of joy series What do you see in this picture? A bright image with beautiful mandalas overlapping each other? Observe this cheerful picture, try to focus on one mandala. Suddenly other ones start drawing your attention. It could become an overwhelming task to stare at the image for a longer... Continue Reading →
Early morning, Golden horizon and limitless soft bouncy clouds, gradually they moved away to enlighten us with a different view. There was a little time left for landing in Port Blair, just peeped out of the window. A breathtaking view! Rich green forests with the border of golden sands that laced with the white dashing... Continue Reading →
The stories with animals are enchanting and they take us back to our childhood memories. Here is a story from Panchatantra holds the tale of the crows and their enemy, the mighty Cobra. Image: Amarchitrakatha There was a big banyan tree in a forest. Two crows made that tree as their home and built a... Continue Reading →
At times, deciding on the topic for the blog could become exhausting and overwhelming. That's what I am facing now. Image: Pixabay It feels like different topics are bombarding me to pick up and write and my mind is going blank with too many options in hand. To make this task easier, I have tried... Continue Reading →
Part of Little things of joy When did you do something new? Any new activity triggers an excitement in us, adds much needed flavor to the daily life. There was a situation recently, where I choose to say Yes for the new experience. As I write in my blogs to explore the new avenues and... Continue Reading →
Look at the picture, what does it remind you? To-do list at work or the one on the fridge door? Or the shopping list or clothes/plates piled up for a wash or papers stacked on the table that should be taken care of or the major responsibilities that you are holding on your shoulders? This... Continue Reading →
—Part of Reinvent series Transformation and Reinventing could come from many different angles. Each one may have their own reason for reinventing. Last time I had written about Trekking where reinventing was to add more liveliness to life and to explore self-interest in a new area. However, this time I have a story where reinventing... Continue Reading →
Image: Multiple sources Stories are magical, they carry us to another vibrant world. They allow us to create wonderful characters and color them with our imagination. Stories are very important, especially for kids. Telling stories to kids is a nice experience that improves the bonding between kids and parents and opens up conversations. Storytelling could... Continue Reading →
Image source: pngtree It's what we whisper ourselves that has the most power. How do you talk to yourself? Are you talking consciously or in an autopilot mode? Whether you call it inner dialogues or inner critic or self-talk, do you pause and observe that talk? While working on mundane tasks and chores, it is... Continue Reading →
The strong find a way to survive...and THRIVE!Billey Cox During our recent visit to the Howrah natural bridge on Neill Island, my husband captured this photo. I could feel the sea breeze, salty-humid air, tickling touch of fishes, splashing waves on my feet, small scratches by the coral rocks on my legs. With warm people to... Continue Reading →
Model of the Cellular Jail in Andaman In the serene island of Andaman, surrounded by a beautiful beach and lovely blue ocean water, there lies an architectural marvel. It is a historic building that had seven wings, radiating from the central tower in straight lines. It has only three existing wing structures now. It is... Continue Reading →
This journey is yours, enjoy each and every step. Human tendency is to look for more—whatever we have, we want a little more of it. When this thinking applies to material things, it could be considered greed. However, when we seek a little more joy, inner peace, calmness, kindness, generosity, and other qualities that benefit... Continue Reading →
Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Charles de Montesquieu Image: Pexels Every living being has some or other problems to deal with it. Even the animals, insects, plants, and microorganisms have their share of issues to survive. Sometimes, we are a threat to many of them, though... Continue Reading →
-Little things of joy Many things in life bring us joy—often more than the bigger goals that require long-term effort. These could be hobbies for recreation, fitness activities, self-care routines, catching up with friends, cooking or baking, crafting, sewing, embroidery, spending quality time with family, helping someone, or simply being with yourself. Any creative activity that gives... Continue Reading →
Be glad, because you are here. You are here in a beautiful world; and all that is beautiful may be found in this world . - Christian D. Larson, Just Be Glad Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I came across this great poem on Goodreads. It is a good read indeed, with loads of learning. Though it... Continue Reading →
Resonance of Life 