Exploring life – inside and outside
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.Ronald Regan I was reading a small story, a Zen story. Once, two travelers in the desert had lost their ways. They were hungry, thirsty, and too tired to walk anymore. They reached an intimidating wall-like structure. It camouflaged in the dunes of the desert and was... Continue Reading →
When we are confined at home, socializing and meeting friends and acquaintances are remote things, virtual meetings and gatherings are the norms of the day, and it is natural to look for solace from the comfort of home. Apart from my plants, it is books and coffee that keep me engaged in their own ways.... Continue Reading →
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Over the past year, staying at home was a burden to many. Missing out on all the fun outside, eating, shopping, traveling, hanging out with family and friends. There were days I wished to go out and missed those things like everyone else. But after the dreaded encounter of... Continue Reading →
Where flowers bloom,So does HopeLady Bird Johnson The arrival of spring comes with hope. The earth presses the refresh button to shake off the blues of winter to welcome the baby leaves that would brighten the trees, the buds which would paint the world around us. Yes, the year 2021 is moving swiftly, and two... Continue Reading →
Let your joy be in your journey—not in some distant goal.Tim Cook Here is a brief poem that reminds us to enjoy the present and be thankful for what we have. It is a time to Count your blessings. There could be many things happening around us which we may not have in our control.... 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 →
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 →
Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul It's raining outside. I love the sound of rain, the smell of rain and the rain itself as it nurtures life on earth. Somehow the rain takes me back to my childhood days. Play in the water, hop on puddles, walk on the mud road, get drenched,... 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 →
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 →
This journey is yours, enjoy each and every step. Human tendency is to look for more...whatever we have, we want to have little more of it. This kind of thinking in terms of materialistic things could be considered as greed. However when we look for little more joy, inner peace, calmness, kindness, generosity and other... Continue Reading →
---Little things of joy There are many things in our life which gives us joy more than the bigger goals for which we need to work for longer duration. It may be some hobbies for recreations, activities for fitness, self care routines, catch-up with friends, cooking/backing, crafting, sewing, embroidery, spending pleasant time with family or friends, helping... Continue Reading →
Resonance of Life 