Exploring life – inside and outside
You have to feed your mind daily with the good, clean, pure, powerful and positive Zig Ziglar Do you feel scared while walking on a crowded street, traveling in a cab, waiting for the lift, or opening the door when the bell rings unexpectedly? Do you often suspect or doubt people, whether new or familiar?... Continue Reading →
Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. A A Milne A day after the lockdown period ended, I was sitting on my balcony, watching the garden. For a long time, no one had worked in that garden, but suddenly I noticed people removing the plants. I couldn’t understand why they were pulling... Continue Reading →
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Ronald Regan I was reading a short Zen story. Once, two travelers lost their way in the desert. They were hungry, thirsty, and too tired to walk any further. Eventually, they reached an intimidating wall-like structure, camouflaged among the dunes and difficult to recognize from a... Continue Reading →
It is time to say goodbye to 2021 and welcome 2022 with renewed vigor and hope. Was it a year to remember—or to forget? It’s hard to decide. We may carry its memory for years because of the disasters it brought. But should we keep revisiting those dreaded days and relive the fear we faced?... Continue Reading →
In 2018, I wrote about the masks, Are you wearing a mask? I had written it figuratively to indicate how the adults' camouflage to get adapt to the situations. At that time, I didn't even dream of situations where masks are worn literally by most of the population. Those were the days when we could see... Continue Reading →
We can easily count the seeds in an apple, but not possible to count the apples in a seed. -Unknown I came across this quote while listening to a recorded talk by Dr. Wayne Dyer. I was astonished by its truth and the simplicity with which it conveys such profound thoughts. We learned in childhood... Continue Reading →
March is a month of colors. When nature blooms with vibrant flowers and fresh leaves, we prepare to embrace the festivities that follow. The first big celebration is Holi—the festival of colors. Many mythological stories are associated with it. Holi symbolizes forgiveness, love, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. It serves as a... Continue Reading →
Where flowers bloom, So does Hope Lady Bird Johnson The arrival of spring brings hope. The earth presses the refresh button, shaking off the blues of winter to welcome baby leaves that brighten the trees and buds that paint the world around us. Yes, the year 2021 is moving swiftly—two months have already passed. I... Continue Reading →
As the year unfolds, my reading list keeps growing. I have completed one book and started two others from the list—and now the third book has arrived in my hands. A casual evening chat with a friend turned into a deep philosophical discussion that lasted for hours. That’s the beauty of face-to-face conversations! You can... 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, which arrived with a bang, has moved on. Or perhaps, we are the ones moving forward, leaving the year behind! What did we see in the year... 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 →
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! International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on achievements, challenges, contributions, and issues related to women. It’s a time to discuss these topics across various forums. We live in a diverse world. A small percentage of women are scaling heights in their professional or personal lives, while many aspire to... Continue Reading →
Resonance of Life 