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 →
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 →
It is okay to take a break! Just don't quit! It is easier said than done. Many times we feel like taking a break from what we are doing. When your body and mind are getting overloaded, you need to pause, think, and decide. It is important to take care of yourself and ensure you... Continue Reading →
Belief in yourself is more important than endless worries of what others think of you. Value yourself and others will value you. Validation is best that comes from within. - Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Dreams in a Time of War Social validation is more connected to the influence of other people that lead us to conform... Continue Reading →
“Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” — Deepak Chopra How frequently do we do this? Keep postponing the best and most important things we wish in our life! That one vacation, a relationship, a new experience, a hobby, an adventure, so... Continue Reading →
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” ― Suzy Kassem Rita wants to enroll in a dance class. Now, she is in her late thirties and thinks whether she can learn to dance at this age. Rocky is interested in starting a new venture that suits his passion and doubts about whether it is wise... Continue Reading →
A quote by Zig Ziglar says, gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more things to express gratitude for. With awareness, there comes the responsibility of implementation. Are you ready to do so? Let us see.Complaining about the... Continue Reading →
